by John D. Pierce | Jan 26, 2021 | Opinion
From my own narrow-minded experiences, I know the problems with ignorance are enhanced by the fact that it doesn’t hurt – and tends to go unrecognized by those who suffer from it most. And, as the poet and novelist Charles Bukowski, put it, “The problem with the world...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Jan 26, 2021 | News
White Protestants in the U.S. are the least likely religious group to affirm a connection between violent rhetoric and violent actions, according to a Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) report published Jan. 14. Asked to respond to the prompt, “Harsh and...
by Jana Peterson | Jan 25, 2021 | Opinion
Amanda Gorman proudly declared that “being American is more than a pride we inherit,” in her brilliant poem written for President Biden’s inauguration ceremony. “It’s the past we step into and how we repair it,” she said. Her poem, “The Hill We Climb,” is both...
by Michael Chancellor | Jan 25, 2021 | Opinion
How can we help pastors and churches who have been drawn toward the destructive influence of Trumpism, Christian nationalism, conspiracy theories and the diminished value of truth? How can we return the focus to the Great Commission? Here are six suggestions that I...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Jan 22, 2021 | News
Racial reconciliation is a subject fewer U.S. Protestants seem interested in hearing sermons about, according to a LifeWay Research report published Jan. 12. Surveying 1,007 Protestant pastors through a combination of phone and online surveys, LifeWay inquired about...
