“Every company in America should be on its knees thanking Jesus for being born. Without Christmas, most American businesses would be far less profitable.”
Are social media “thoughts and prayers” helpful anymore?
By Alan Rudnick In the wake of tragedy it has become an automatic response for many Christians: “Our thoughts and prayers are with…” I know, I said it on Facebook and Twitter after the shootings in San Bernardino, Sandy Hook, and…
The dangers of radical Islam and Christian hypocrisy
I’ll be honest. The sight of all those cheering Christians almost brought me to tears. I cannot bear the thought of a so-called “Christian” sanctuary filled with cheers and praise. The pastor says: bomb the hell out of them, just…
In light of the Paris attacks, is it time to eradicate religion?
Paris is where a long trail of blood and tears, meandering through the centuries and from continent to continent, has now stopped – for a brief while. The Islamic State has taken the responsibility for the 129 dead and more…
Ben Carson taps Baptist as Mississippi chair
Charles Pickering, a retired judge and Baptist layman, says the GOP frontrunner “has the integrity and moral authority to lead and bring America together.” A past president of the Mississippi Baptist Convention and member of a committee that attempted to…
Kentucky’s Southern Baptists hire lobbyist, Capitol chaplain
By Bob Allen The Kentucky Baptist Convention is placing a lobbyist, chaplain and journalist in Frankfort, Ky., in an effort to gain more influence in state politics. The new jobs are funded by a financial grant at no cost to…
Southern Baptists to be host for Bevin’s inaugural worship service
By Bob Allen Kentucky Gov.-elect Matt Bevin will break tradition by holding his inaugural worship service at a Southern Baptist church outside of downtown Frankfort, Ky. Hershael York, pastor of Buck Run Baptist Church in Frankfort, confirmed on Twitter Nov….
Supreme Court to hear religious challenge to Obamacare
By Bob Allen The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Nov. 6 to hear appeals from religious non-profits including Baptist universities and the Southern Baptist Convention’s insurance provider challenging required coverage of contraceptives under Obamacare. The high court combined seven cases to…
‘Our Brand Is Crisis’ offers good acting, bad story
By Michael Parnell Movies are supposed to be about something. They should have a guiding focus, an idea about themselves. Good movies can be described in a sentence. An example: The Godfather is a movie about family. Bad movies forget…