by Laura A. Cadena | Aug 5, 2009 | Opinion
I watched the Sonia Sotomayor hearings, not so much because I am interested in politics, but because as a professional Latina I wondered if I would have anything in common with her. I am a seminary-trained Latina who has worked in primarily Anglo Baptist movements. ... by Larry Coleman | Jul 27, 2009 | Opinion
Authority presents itself as an interpretative lens in the gospels over two dozen times. Jesus speaks with authority. Jesus sees the centurion as one who understands authority. Jesus stands before those with authority. Our understanding of the authority of others,... by Robert Parham | Jul 20, 2009 | Opinion
What does it say when a Southern Baptist Republican senator leans toward endorsing Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor two days after the Southern Baptist Convention’s chief lobbyist opposes her confirmation? Here’s what has happened: Sen. Lindsey... by Miguel A. De La Torre | Jun 18, 2009 | Opinion
No sooner did President Obama nominate Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court than racists began to make derogatory remarks based on her ethnicity. Judge Sotomayor should not be confirmed just because she is a Latina. She should be confirmed using the same... by Tony W. Cartledge | Jun 12, 2009 | Opinion
I’ve recently been reminded of the importance of perspective. The issue – by another name – became a national discussion recently when a comment by Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor came to light. In 2001, she reportedly suggested that there could be...
