by James L. Evans | Jul 1, 2024 | Feature-, Opinion
I came to the Baptist faith as a 21-year-old without real ambition or direction. Among Baptists, I was introduced to a loving God, a challenging savior, the comfort of God’s spirit and a fellowship of warm-hearted, sincere people who genuinely cared about me. I also...
by Jennifer Hawks | Mar 1, 2023 | Christian Nationalism, Feature-, Opinion
The newest attack on public education began last month when Florida rejected the AP African American Studies course. Next, some Florida officials questioned the value of all AP classes and considered an alternative provider to the SAT college entrance exam – one which...
by Jack Moline | Aug 20, 2021 | Opinion
The promise of the United Nations and its remarkable Universal Declaration of Human Rights cannot be denied. For all of the rhetorical excesses and political gridlock that seem to stand in the way of the aspirations to a world at peace and in collaboration, there...
by Imad Enchassi | Aug 19, 2021 | Opinion
The Qur’an declares that “there is no compulsion in religion” (2:256). For the last three months, I have been in Lebanon, doing relief work and visiting family. I spent my summer in the same refugee camp, Sabra and Shatila, that I grew up in. My mother still lives...
by Scott Stearman | Aug 19, 2021 | Opinion
Jesus consistently taught his followers to expand their circle of empathy. Central to the ethic of Jesus is expanding the center. Any teacher who talks in terms of “hating your mother” and “loving your enemy” is attempting to radicalize our notions of who matters. It...
