by John Finley | Apr 24, 2017 | Opinion
The word “holocaust” derives from a Greek word that means “sacrifice by fire.” The genocide known as The Holocaust refers to the systematic, state-sponsored persecution and killing of approximately 6 million Jews by Adolph Hitler and the Nazi...
by John Finley | May 21, 2015 | Opinion
The U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. sponsored an ecumenical worship service on May 7 titled “The Holy Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide: A Prayer for Justice and Peace.” During a horrific...
by EthicsDaily.com Staff | May 4, 2015 | News
John Finley is senior minister at First Baptist Church of Savannah, Georgia. John’s articles that have appeared on EthicsDaily.com are available here. 1. Where did you grow up? St. Louis. 2. What is your favorite verse, book or story in the Bible? Why? Hebrews...
by John Finley | Oct 29, 2003 | Opinion
Alabama Gov. Bob Riley’s $1.2 billion tax proposal, designed to improve the state’s educational system and to shift tax burdens away from the poor, was soundly defeated last month by a large majority of Alabama voters. Even more surprising to some was how...
by John Finley | Jun 23, 2003 | Opinion
There are many persons of goodwill who continue the important work of mutual understanding and cooperation, but more than any other factor, it was Vatican Council II that opened the door to ecumenical and interfaith dialogue. If you want to thank someone, thank a...
