by Larry Greenfield | Jul 13, 2012 | Opinion
The sordid story of John the Baptist’s execution boils down to being faithful to one’s oath. (See Mark 6:14-29 for the longer version; Matthew 14:1-12 for the shorter one.) Herod Antipas (son of Herod the Great) could be criticized for a lot of things –...
by Bruce Prescott | Sep 22, 2005 | Opinion
A recent controversy over which “Holy Scriptures” on which Muslims must place their hands when swearing to tell the truth threatens to shake the biblical foundations of the state of North Carolina. When finally resolved, it might also set a precedent that...
by Ken Massey | Aug 18, 2005 | Opinion
Church/state battles have been heating up, and now a local skirmish has erupted in our fair city (Greensboro, N.C.) Some Muslims want to donate copies of the Quran to our courts so they can place their hands on their very own holy scripture when they are sworn in as...
