by David Balkum | Jan 14, 2019 | Opinion
If Johnny commits a crime and is found guilty, Johnny needs to be punished. We just take that for granted. As adults, we know how the world works. The system works the way it does … well, just because. Why even care about Johnny? Why should we even ask about why we...
by Steve Mayes | Jun 28, 2011 | News
OREGON CITY, Ore. (RNS) Brushing aside pleas for leniency, a county judge on Friday (June 24) sentenced two members of a faith-healing church to 90 days in jail and three years probation for failing to get medical care for their infant daughter. “Your prayers should...
by James L. Evans | Sep 25, 2009 | Opinion
In August, the national convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America met in Minneapolis. On the first day of their meeting, a freak tornado struck the downtown area. The storm toppled the steeple on the church hosting the Lutheran group. John Piper, pastor...