by Mitch Randall | Jul 3, 2019 | Opinion
There has been much debate about religious liberty lately. On one side, evangelical Christians argue that their faith is under attack from those attempting to reduce their influence in culture. On the other side, proponents of church-state separation contend that some...
by David Wheeler | Jul 3, 2019 | Opinion
The modern Baptist movement arose in England (and among English exiles in the Netherlands). Early Baptists, such as John Smyth and Thomas Helwys, proclaimed a simple evangelical faith rooted in Scripture alone and – in dramatic opposition to both the Protestants and...
by Merianna Harrelson | Jul 2, 2019 | Opinion
The U.S. will celebrate its freedom with barbecues, fireworks and time off work with friends and family this week. As we celebrate, we also will be faced with the stark reality of the reports of hundreds of children who are not free in our country. Children who are...
by Ray Furr | Jun 28, 2019 | Opinion
Editor’s note: This article first appeared on July 1, 2002. At the time of publication, Furr was a freelance writer and operated his own communications/marketing business in Poquoson, Virginia. It is reposted today in advance of the annual Fourth of July holiday. July...
by Roger Olson | Jun 27, 2017 | Opinion
Just a few blocks from my house stands a very large and active mainline Protestant church. I’ll leave the denomination unnamed. Throughout the year, it sponsors and hosts numerous special events including seasonal worship services attended by hundreds if not...