David P. Gushee I chose to tweet my way through the first presidential debate in the company of a number of students and others who have joined that virtual world. The perspective of this cohort of 20-somethings definitely affects my…
What I saw at the debate
David Gushee I chose to tweet my way through the first presidential debate in the company of a number of students and others who have joined that virtual world. The perspective of this cohort of 20-somethings definitely affects my own…
The polling place vs. the pulpit
By Amy Butler In general, it’s probably not a great idea for the preacher to get too political in his or her day-to-day life. For one thing, waxing poetic on one’s own personal positions can be mistaken for public endorsement…
Groups support people with disabilities
By Bob Allen As values voters both left and right weigh in on special interests from immigration reform to same-sex marriage in an election season, a lesser-known religious coalition is speaking up for Americans with disabilities. The Interfaith Disability Advocacy…
Ethicist questions Obama’s faith
By Bob Allen A gap between President Obama’s professed Christianity and the policies he supports raises questions about both his faith and his commitment to immigration reform, a Baptist ethicist said in an online commentary Sept. 24. An EthicsDaily.com article…
Missouri Baptists join Akin bus tour
By Bob Allen Missouri Baptist leaders were on board Sept. 25 when embattled U.S. Senate candidate Todd Akin embarked on a four-day bus tour launched on the day of his deadline to withdraw from the Nov. 6 election over controversial…
Missouri Baptists join Akin bus tour
By Bob Allen Missouri Baptist leaders were on board Sept. 25 when embattled U.S. Senate candidate Todd Akin embarked on a four-day bus tour launched on the day of his deadline to withdraw from the Nov. 6 election over controversial…
What I would ask the candidates
David P. Gushee It’s the political silly season, when the daily campaign news concerns mainly swing-state strategizing and gotcha gaffes. But soon the debates will begin. The quality of these four encounters between the contenders for president and vice-president depends heavily on…
Following Jesus in a politicized world
By Mike Smith Have you noticed some of your Facebook friends taking a sabbatical from social media during the remainder of the 2012 election cycle? The number seems to be growing. For the most part, they do so because they’re…