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Hillsdale College’s shadowy fundraising and American exceptionalism curriculum

One month before the election, I was forwarded an email originally sent from an organization called “Backing America.” The email was presented by Backing America as “a message from our sponsor.” The sponsor, Hillsdale College, wrote asking for tax-deductible contributions....

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Central Seminary launches capital campaign

SHAWNEE, Kan. (ABP) — Directors of Central Baptist Theological Seminary have signed off on an $8 million capital campaign to upgrade the school's new campus and build its endowment. Meeting Nov. 13-14, Central's board of directors gave official approval to…

Discipline as a form of care

By Beth Newman Not too long ago, someone shared with me an instance of attempted church discipline. A pastor, on his own initiative, had approached a church member who had left her family to pursue a relationship with her “soulmate.”…

Seasonal mood swings

By James L. Evans At midnight after Thanksgiving Day, the Christmas shopping season officially begins. Many shopping malls will actually open at midnight. And even in this tough economy there will be folks who will be there when the doors…

Dear Michelle

By Amy Butler Dear Michelle: I’m probably supposed to call you something more important now that you’ll soon be our country’s first lady, but I’m not sure what I should call you exactly, and, anyway, we’re not much for titles…

Who is my neighbor?

ROANOKE — The Baptist General Association of Virginia, acknowledging an uncertain economic environment, approved a reduced budget for 2009 during a quiet annual meeting that drew about 1,250 people. At the Nov. 11-12 meeting, messengers also elected a retired public…