Why coercive religious politics undermine Christianity and democracy

Aerican society and even Christians, it seems, are surrendering to the insatiable desire to be entertained. Our quest for amusement has become not only a national pasttime, it has become an addiction. There is little about life in the United…

Heritage Column for May 4, 2005 By Fred Anderson There is a pretty brick house tucked away on a side residential street in a Petersburg suburb. There are signs of life everywhere-in the flower garden so lovingly tended, in the…

After they had observed the Passover in the upper room, as the end approached, Jesus allowed his disciples to overhear a conversation with his Father. How well they listened is evidenced by John's Spirit-assisted recollection of Jesus' prayer. Jesus prayed…

Another View for May 11, 2006 By Phil Boatwright Baptist Press In the recent theatrical release Take the Lead, a new teacher, waiting in the principal's outer office, rises to open a door every time a lady approaches. This causes…

Another View for May 11, 2006 By Philip K. Cooper I especially love the promises in God's word that tell me that I will be protected from lies and deceit that will come in the last days. I Peter 2:6…

Editorial for May 11, 2006 By Jim White Editor Two movies are making their debuts this year. Both have been critically acclaimed in film festivals, but I suspect that most of you have never heard of a South African movie…

Heritage Column for May 11, 2006 By Fred Anderson At Christmastide last year, we visited in the home of Alma Hunt in Roanoke. She placed a new book in my hand and enthusiastically said, “I want you to read this…

Brian McLaren (“Judas, Dan Brown and Jesus,” Herald, April 27) may be correct that the current discussions about Jesus might help us rediscover the real Jesus in the canonical Gospels. My problem is his assertion that the “religious right” presents…

By Gary Chapman Editor's Note: A number of pastors in Virginia are looking ahead to that time when they will step aside from the active pastoral ministry to pursue other interests in retirement. This week we begin a three-part series…

By Diane Smith Virginia Baptist Mission Board Sandi Moseley has many spiritual gifts of administration, teaching and mercy. She has a passion for children and families. Moseley has responded to the request from the Virginia Baptist Mission Board to serve…