by John D. Pierce | Feb 13, 2016 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce A college introductory course in sociology of religion was very mind opening for me. It helped me to see how belief systems and institutional religious practices are shaped by cultural contexts. Factors other than the movement of God’s Spirit are at...
by John D. Pierce | Feb 4, 2016 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce The late humorist Lewis Grizzard once explained common Southern vernacular regarding nudity. “Naked,” he said, means you don’t have on clothes. “Nekkid,” however, means you don’t have on clothes — “and are up to something.” A lingering Puritan...
by John D. Pierce | Feb 1, 2016 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Words can lose much of their meaning when they get repeatedly misused. The words “university” and “clearance” come to mind first. Some small colleges, even those in decline, will take on the university name in an effort to enhance their reputation....
by John D. Pierce | Jan 28, 2016 | Opinion
By John Pierce A new study from Pew Research, released yesterday, sheds light on what has become rather obvious in this and recent election cycles: a candidate’s religious identity and commitments don’t mean as much as they once did. Of course, that doesn’t keep a...
by John D. Pierce | Jan 25, 2016 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce After many months of careful contemplation, wise counsel, creative thinking and roll-up-your-sleeves crafting, the inaugural Nurturing Faith Journal is in the hands of the printer. Soon it will be in the hands of readers far and wide. Blending the...
