by Stephen K. Reeves | Dec 22, 2020 | Opinion
Christian faith is under attack in America. No, I’m not talking about the annual fabricated “War on Christmas.” I’m talking about the deeply held faith of millions of Black Americans who worship in churches aligned with a prophetic, liberating gospel. The type of...
by Mary Alice Birdwhistell | Sep 28, 2020 | Opinion
I can hear helicopters circling over my city as I write these words. It’s a few hours after the attorney general’s announcement about Breonna Taylor here in Louisville. Sickness settles in my stomach as I begin to digest the news that one officer was indicted because...
by Terrell Carter | Aug 13, 2020 | Opinion
What do I think about the overwhelming support that has recently been shown by white people who have willingly participated in marches and public protests that highlight the value of Black lives in the United States and the need for greater police accountability in...
by Barrett Owen | Aug 5, 2020 | Opinion
John 11 is a perfect, biblical example for those looking to protest. I’ll explain. In the story, Lazarus gets sick and dies. Martha’s enraged as she mourns her brother’s death, so she marches to the edge of town and waits for Jesus. Four days later, Jesus arrives and...
by William Brackney | Jul 27, 2020 | Opinion
The Black Lives Matter movement has reminded me of some ghosts in the Baptist history closet that need addressing. Our denominational tradition has some reckoning or at least revisionism to deal with as we come to terms with present realities. As I have written in the...
