by Miguel A. De La Torre | Mar 7, 2013 | Opinion
One of the unexamined assumptions of the Christian faith is a theology based on hope. And yet, I find hope problematic because among the disenfranchised, the ultra-poor, the least of the least, I discover an ethos where hope is not apparent. Over the past several...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Mar 6, 2013 | Opinion
In Washington D.C. for a meeting of the Baptist World Alliance’s executive committee, I made a brief pilgrimage to the U.S. Capitol — not to convince Congress to act like adults and compromise for the good of the country — but to apologize to Rosa...
by Aaron Tyler | Mar 6, 2013 | Opinion
I recently reread a favorite story of mine about three religious teachers: one Jewish, one Christian and one Muslim. Taking a break from their studies, they meet for a walk and conversation in the park just outside the city. They ask about each other’s health...
by Trevor Barton | Mar 6, 2013 | Opinion
Sam Swope is one of my favorite writers. His book, “The Araboolies of Liberty Street,” was published by Clarkson Potter in 1989. It became an “underground” classic, a favorite for people who live and move and have their being outside of the...
by John D. Pierce | Mar 6, 2013 | Opinion
By John Pierce Episcopal priest, church consultant and Religion News Service columnist Tom Ehrich posted a column today about the challenges and, therefore, new ministry opportunities some churches are discovering. Specifically, he wrote about the findings of a focus...
by Griff Martin | Mar 5, 2013 | Opinion
As a boy, I spent a great deal of the summer at my grandparent’s ranch. It was a child’s dream – endless space to roam, all sorts of animals, ponds to swim in, trees to climb and stars to count. One day, I was running around the yard instead of doing what...
