By Zachary Bailes The New York Times shares the story of Jessica Ahlquist, 16, who lives in Cranston, R.I., enjoys Harry Potter, and is an atheist. She also happens to be on the winning side of a lawsuit against the…
Can conservatives welcome the stranger?
By Zachary Bailes As GOP presidential candidates make their final plea in South Carolina, and as one Texas governor resigns from the race, Christian evangelicals are making their rounds for endorsement. James Dobson and the Family Research Council endorse Rick…
Could there be a Muslim president?
By Zachary Bailes With the New Hampshire primaries behind the GOP and South Carolina on the horizon, Mitt Romney seems the likely presidential candidate. Perhaps surprisingly, Romney’s Mormonism has yet to be a major stumbling block, and as time passes…
Mississippi Baptists hot on the trail of abortion
By Zachary Bailes The Mississippi Baptist Convention is hot on the trail of abortion. Off to the legislature and voting populace they have turned to end the reign of abortion in Mississippi. With a mighty arm and swift sword they…
Whom shall we kill?
By Zachary Bailes Troy Davis has been denied clemency by the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles. Our country witnesses, once again, a flawed system at work. From the pope to Jimmy Carter, leaders are calling for a stay…
A letter from Adam And Eve
By Zachary Bailes Dear Albert Mohler: We hope this finds you well. First, we offer our congratulations for making it on the Colbert Show. That’s a fantastic show, and we tune in often. Second, we offer gratitude for fighting for…
Same old battles, same old demise
By Zachary Bailes Good for Bailey Nelson, and good for Flat Rock Baptist Church. Their expulsion from Surry Baptist Association demonstrates a commitment to the call of Jesus, not the call of a Baptist association. Their situation reflects the same…
Debt-ceiling compromise doesn’t fix economic injustice
By Zachary Bailes Well, the ceiling has been raised. While compromise has been reached in Washington D.C., the debate is not over. For months the debates will rage, and pundits will continue to put on their boxing gloves for the…
Religion should build up, not destroy
By Zachary Bailes No words, no labels and no blame can provide solace for the lives lost and families tragically affected by the bombing and shooting in Norway. For Norway there remain only prayers to be sent up and hopes…
A letter to fellow Baptist Michele Bachmann
By Zachary Bailes Dear Michele Bachmann: Seriously? You left the Lutherans and now want to be Baptist? Calling yourself “Baptist” doesn’t equate to much – there are as many definitions as there are Republican presidential candidates. I’m not sure you’re…
Christian convictions are not the law of the land
By Zachary Bailes “That is aimed, number one, at Sharia law,” Land said. “The imposition of Sharia law as an alternative at any level of the American legal system –- let me be clear about this -– violates the Constitution…
A letter ‘from’ Roger Williams
By Zachary Bailes Dear America: I hope this finds you well. It has been some time since we last spoke. I can’t reveal my whereabouts, as the Church of England is still fairly displeased with my separatist ways. In any…