T. B. Maston–As I Knew Him

by | Jun 9, 2006 | Opinion

Editor’s Note: The Baptist Center for Ethics’ 15th anniversary luncheon, June 22 in Atlanta, honors the legacies of T.B. Maston and Henlee Barnette. This week Joe Trull, a former student, profiles Maston. The first time I met Thomas Buford Maston is a...

Women and the SBC: Carter vs. Land

by | Aug 12, 2005 | Opinion

Does the Southern Baptist Convention discriminate against women? President Jimmy Carter says, “Yes.” Richard Land, SBC’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission president, says “No,” and adds a few disrespectful remarks about the former...

Baptist Ministers and Taxes—W.W.J.D.?

by | Jun 10, 2002 | Opinion

A Baptist minister is making news. At issue is the “parsonage allowance” for clergy, which is sheltered from federal income tax. Pastor Rick Warren of the 18,000 member Saddleback Community Church in California is depicted as a hero by most religious...