Baptists, of all people, are qualified-and should be motivated-to speak words of peace, reconciliation and encouragement to the religious divisions plaguing our world. Disenfranchisement is part of our DNA. We support free speech and free expression. We value religious liberty….
An open letter to all the people writing open letters about what’s wrong with the church
I’ve read them. I feel like I’ve read them all-the letters from well-meaning, well-written peers of mine. Posts penned by young (well, relatively young) people unhappy with and enlightened by the woes of the Church.
The city in 2050
Freedom of the press trumps respect for religion in a new survey
Missionary: Boko Haram behind attacks on churches, religious in Niger
Methodists to offer M.Div. in Liberia
Maryland diocese asks bishop accused of killing cyclist to resign
Religious and secular advocates urge IRS to clarify rules on political endorsements from the pulpit
Super bowl idolatry
Thus, I may not watch any of the Super Bowl-mainly because with all of the hype it seems to border on being idolatrous. Consider the cost of attending the Super Bowl. Five days ago I checked to see what it…
Make room for young people
Like any committed churchgoer these days, I’ve long known that the church is graying fast. But even so, I was taken aback recently when a friend said to me, “You and my grandmother are the only people I know who…