by Merianna Harrelson | Feb 26, 2019 | Opinion
Sunday mornings in many Southern Baptist churches reveal a powerful picture of patriarchy with the male leader standing in the pulpit offering reflections and interpretations of the Holy Scripture while the congregation listens in silence and reflection. But the...
by Michael Cheuk | Feb 26, 2019 | Opinion
Black History Month has taken up new meaning for me this year. In the past, I intellectually understood why we need to set aside time to remember, acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of black people and culture in the United States. However, for most of my...
by Terrell Carter | Feb 26, 2019 | Opinion
One of Paul Harvey’s most famous radio segments was titled “The Rest of The Story.” It began being broadcast during World War II. During these segments, Harvey would tell stories about ordinary people, who, after overcoming certain events, became someone important in...
by Shannon Fleck | Feb 25, 2019 | Opinion
Anytime I take a public action, there is community feedback. It is part of the job. Therefore, I know the drill: The onslaught of friend and follow requests, the messages appearing in my Facebook Messenger, the barrage of “discussion” in the comments section of news...
by Bryan Carey | Feb 25, 2019 | Opinion
A few days ago, over coffee, I enjoyed a good conversation with a Muslim friend whom I met on my first trip to Bosnia. He shared with me how much he loved a recent message from Pope Francis calling Christians to focus on simplicity, charity and love instead of the...
by Mitch Randall | Feb 22, 2019 | Opinion
The number of civilian-owned firearms has surpassed the U.S. population. With a population of 326 million people, there are now 393 million civilian-owned firearms. The U.S. must face a stark reality: A segment of our society is obsessed with guns to the detriment of...
