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Christmas on a Sunday? What’s a church to do?

Bob Allen EthicsDaily.com Rather than singing O Come All Ye Faithful on Dec. 25, some mega-churches this year are opting instead for I'll Be Home for Christmas. Because Christmas this year falls on a Sunday, some of America's prominent evangelical…

Of fear and faith

Editorial for December 22, 2005 By Jim White What is your favorite Christmas phrase? If the reaction to Wal-Mart's plan to wish us a “Happy Holiday” this season is any indication, “Merry Christmas!” must be the expression of choice. I…

Letters for December 22, 2005

Immoral system of death I would like to applaud Daniel Bagby for writing “Re-examining capital punishment” [Herald, Oct. 27]. As a Baptist and a field organizer with People of Faith Against the Death Penalty, it was very encouraging to see…

The best gifts

Heritage Column for December 22, 2005 By Fred Anderson “For God so loved the world that he gave…” During this season we have decorated our Christmas tree with some of the many ornaments which we have been accumulating over the…

1st woman ordained in SBC church dies

Addie Elizabeth Davis, the first woman ordained by a Southern Baptist congregation, died Dec. 3, in her hometown of Covington, Va., after a brief illness. She was 88. Her ordination to the gospel ministry by Watts Street Baptist Church in…

Christian network schedules workshop

The Southwest Virginia Christian Leadership Network announces a workshop entitled “The Time of Your Life.” Facilitated by Bob and Judy Hetherington from the Roanoke Valley Baptist Association, laypersons and ministers can learn practical keys for using time wisely in order…

21-C to feature Lead like Jesus event

By Betty Surrency Lead Like Jesus To be or to do? That is the question! Lead Like Jesus believes that anytime, anyone influences the thoughts, actions or behaviors of another that they are engaging in leadership. So as a parent…

Heritage essay contest reminder

The Center for Baptist Heritage & Studies reminds high school juniors and seniors from Virginia Baptist churches of its Roots and Wings Young Scholars Essay Contest. The essay topic combines the Center’s dual purpose of remembering the past and imagining…

UPDATED: Federal court issues sweeping judgment against teaching of intelligent design

HARRISBURG, Pa. (ABP) — A federal judge has ruled that, while “intelligent design” may itself be intelligent, it isn't science — and shouldn't be taught as science in the public schools. The Dec. 20 decision by U.S. District Judge John…

Will Katrina-inspired compassion change long-term poverty fight?

(ABP) — Hurricane Katrina forced many people to focus on an often-ignored image — poverty in America. But will that awareness produce long-term solutions to poverty? Or will the attention fade away when the next big story comes along? “It…

Intelligent-design proponents say judge’s decision is overreach

WASHINGTON (ABP) — Supporters and opponents of teaching “intelligent design” in public-school classrooms were either appalled or thrilled at a federal judge's strongly worded decision condemning the practice. Federal District Judge John Jones III issued his sweeping opinion in Kitzmiller…

One year later, Fellowship continues redevelopment in tsunami zone

ATLANTA (ABP) — On Dec. 26, 2004, in an instant, a roaring wave and a rush of water changed life for coastal residents of South Asia. For some, the water took everything — personal belongings, houses, cities, friends and family….

‘Be careful of Scripture heavy in law but light on grace,’ Wesley warns

‘Show up and do something,’ ACLU leader urges

From the South Side to the South Lawn and back again

Democracy as a moral practice, not just a system