By David Gushee In January, a California woman named Nadya Suleman gave birth to octuplets through in vitro fertilization. These eight babies were added to six others that Suleman had also conceived through in vitro procedures. Nadya Suleman is an…
In vitro industry out of control
Lutheran task force proposes process to allow gay relationships for clergy
CHICAGO (ABP) — An ad hoc panel for one of the nation’s largest Protestant bodies is recommending a four-part process to begin allowing members of its clergy to live openly in committed same-sex relationships. But both supporters and opponents of…
FCC to churches: Don’t throw out your wireless mics — yet
WASHINGTON (ABP) — Churches: Don't throw out your wireless microphones — yet. With the shift of the nation's broadcast communications from analog to digital, early indications were that wireless microphones might become outdated or even illegal. A Federal Communications Commission…
Christian ethical values and government emergency spending
By David Gushee Every major public-policy decision involves arguments about facts, interests, and values. All three have been on display in the fierce debate over the massive $789 billion economic stimulus plan that, as of this writing, was about to…
Kay Warren: Following Christ means being ‘seriously disturbed’
WACO, Texas—Becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ means being willing to say “yes” unconditionally to God, knowing he likely will lead his followers into uncomfortable places, Kay Warren told a group at Baptist-affiliated Baylor University. For Warren, it meant becoming…
Wayland senior defines future, call with semester in Africa
PLAINVIEW – Jessica Riemersma has believed since she was a young girl that she would one day visit Africa. She just didn’t know exactly when that would be. So, when Wayland Baptist University afforded her the opportunity to spend a…
It takes a village to renew community and build healthy society
WACO—On a corner lot in Shreveport, La., where dealers once sold drugs, flowers bloom and vegetables grow in a community garden. More significantly, a sense of community has blossomed in the Allendale neighborhood after neighbors recaptured an ancient idea—the village….
Darwin controversial in life and death
Two hundred years after his birth on Feb. 12, 1809, British naturalist Charles Darwin remains controversial. His theory of evolution became the linchpin of modern science, but a majority of Americans believe God created humans in their present form. And…