By Starlette McNeill I am not recognized in, by or through race, and I do not want to be associated with others based on the social coloring of my skin. Instead I want to be identified by my Christian confession…
I do not identify with race
What’s wrong with gay marriage?
By Jim Denison President Obama made history with his recent endorsement of same-sex marriage. Several prominent evangelicals were quick to disagree. Why? What’s wrong with gay marriage? Space does not permit exploring such controversy in detail, but we can survey…
Study charts impact of Eagle Scouts
By Ken Camp The Boys Scouts of America long have noted the conspicuous presence of Eagle Scouts among astronauts, military officers, top athletes and high-ranking elected officials. But a nationwide scientific survey involving researchers from Baylor University provides the first empirical evidence…
‘The Avengers’ works for critics, fans
By Noel Manning It is rare when a superhero film can appeal to critics and comic-book fans alike, but The Avengers finds a way to do it. Some films transcend genre and are true art. Yet others take audiences into…
‘Blue Like Jazz’ not your father’s evangelistic flick
By Gary Furr “Blue Like Jazz” arrived at selected theaters this past week, an odd stepchild among usual movie fare of aliens, vampires, and things that go boom. Derived from Donald Miller’s book by the same name, “Blue Like…
Stand Your Ground sponsor sees no contradiction with his Baptist faith
By Jeff Brumley The state legislator and Southern Baptist layman who championed the Stand Your Ground law made infamous in the Trayvon Martin case was relieved when the killer was charged with second-degree murder. “I was redeemed by it because…
Gushee: Covenant best model for sexual relationship
By Bob Allen The co-convener of a conference on sexuality and covenant said April 20 that long-term committed relationships are the best model for Christians struggling to make sense of changing morals about sex. David Gushee “I believe that covenant…
Creatively outrageous congregations
By Bill Wilson I recently heard an interview with George Lois, a leader in the advertising world in the 1950s who helped revolutionize the industry. His innovations transformed advertising and made several of his clients into household names. I found…