BUIES CREEK, N.C. (ABP) — The “Baptist Manifesto,” a theological statement that emphasizes the role of community to counterbalance individual freedom, has been misinterpreted by critics as opposing freedom of conscience, say seven Baptist theologians. “We believe with early Baptists…
Church & People News for February 2, 2006
Staff Changes Tom Reynolds, to Bybee's Road Church, Troy, as interim pastor. Bob Wayne, to Vinton Church, Vinton, as minister to senior adults. Phil Carpenter, to United Church, Falls Church, as part-time minister of music. After serving for 17 years…
ANOTHER VIEW: Honoring God by living within your budget
Another View for February 2, 2006 By Howard Dayton Baptist Press When there doesn't seem to be enough money to make ends meet, it can be very frustrating trying to live on a budget. But a budget's even more important…
The day the Russians came
Heritage Column for February 2, 2006 By Fred Anderson There was a time—50 years ago—when Americans and Russians were not the closest of friends. And then along came Theodore Floyd Adams, whose very touch and presence changed the way some…
ANOTHER VIEW: Connecting biblical and modern worlds
Another View for February 2, 2006 By Todd E. Brady Union University In the fast-paced world of flashy journalism, thoughtful fans of the television program Nightline found themselves frustrated when Ted Koppel announced his departure from ABC last fall. Immediately,…
EDITORIAL: Beyond tragedy
Editorial for February 2, 2006 By Jim White On January 25, Ed Scott, chairman of deacons at the Ochwilla Baptist Church in rural Hawthorne, Florida, learned that seven grandchildren, aged 20 months to 15 years, the children of his two…
Letters to the Editor for February 2, 2006
Evolution vs. Intelligent Design The two letters printed in the Jan. 19 edition of the Herald, by Albert Mohler and Brent Walker, were the benchmarks for either side of the evolution/ID debate. I respect both these men, especially Walker, for…
Texas pastor’s open letter suggests all IMB trustees should be dismissed
ARLINGTON, Texas (ABP) — As debate escalates over the Southern Baptist International Mission Board's effort to remove one of its trustees from office, a Texas Baptist pastor has warned that he might seek to have the entire board dismissed. Benjamin…
Senate vote on Alito reflects country’s division on issues
WASHINGTON (ABP) — A new era began at the Supreme Court Jan. 31 when Samuel Alito took a crucial seat on the panel, little more than an hour after a close Senate confirmation vote — a vote that reflected the…