by Donna Lee Schillinger | Nov 2, 2012 | Opinion
Political passions run amok can be self-destructive, and in this election, I have noted that passion’s target of destruction is often the Christian character of integrity. Integrity means adherence to moral and ethical principles, and soundness of moral...
by Larry Greenfield | Nov 2, 2012 | Opinion
How could he, after all these years, miss the point? You’d think, after 75 years in Christian ministry, after studying the Bible even longer, after preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ in every corner of the world, my Baptist colleague, Billy Graham, would have...
by Bill Wilson | Nov 1, 2012 | Opinion
Whenever I address a group about the work our organization does, I mention that one of our frequent calls is to help a congregation, staff, judicatory or organization manage conflict. Our conflict intervention calls are on the upswing. My colleague, Chris Gambill,...
by Miguel A. De La Torre | Nov 1, 2012 | Opinion
In 2004, the American Red Cross charged the U.S. military with intentionally using psychological and physical coercion tantamount to torture at the U.S. naval base in Guantánamo (Gitmo). Prisoners there were: chained in uncomfortable positions for up to 24 hours and...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Oct 31, 2012 | Opinion
With “Frankenstorm” Sandy finally dissipating and glimpses of sunshine returning to the East Coast, the most frightening thing remaining are the campaign commercials, each one an attempt to decapitate an opposing candidate through tactics ranging from...
by Colin Harris | Oct 31, 2012 | Opinion
Speaking recently to an interfaith dialogue group, Baptist historian Walter Shurden drew upon Jewish philosopher Martin Buber’s “I and Thou,” one of the 20th century’s most influential works on genuine relationship and communication. Shurden...
