“Saying this year’s increase in baptisms is good news is like bragging your state moved from the 47th to 46th state in educational achievement. It’s better, but it’s not time for a parade.”
Ed Stetzer
The Southern Baptist researcher was writing on his blog about the latest statistics that show a slight increase in Southern Baptist Convention baptism rates after four years of decline. (RNS)
“Orphans and vulnerable children are not a cause. They are a biblical and social mandate we can’t ignore. A country half the size of the U.S. — that’s how many orphans there are in the world. We’re not talking about a small problem.”
Rick Warren
The pastor was speaking at a forum on adoption at his Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, Calif. (RNS)
“I haven’t gone for my, um, what do you call it, the bread thing, yet … Communion. I’m nervous about it.”
Anonymous Teacher
An anonymous teacher in Ontario was speaking about her application to teach in Catholic schools, which she said offer better security, though she is not Catholic or even particularly religious. Canadian media has reported a rush of would-be teachers who attend Mass and go to confession in an attempt to get jobs. (RNS)