Songs are the surest way to teach theology. About 40% of the Psalms are psalms of lament. Even those that are not fully lamentations contain elements of the Old Testament’s language of protest in faith. Read full piece
The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to begin hearings today on the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court. In approaching the confirmation hearings, all senators should remember an important, constitutional ground rule: Do not ask questions that appear to impose
With the U.S. Senate’s Judiciary Committee starting its hearing Monday (Oct. 12) to consider the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett as a justice for the U.S. Supreme Court, a Baptist group that closely watches church-state cases sent a letter to the senators on the committee.
The Choral Arts Society of Frederick recently pushed ahead with its first group rehearsal in more than six months. The Maryland group was mindful of the tragedy that touched another choral group this year when several members became sick after a rehearsal.
We all use the word ‘justice’ but do we mean the same thing when we use that word? Columnist Greg Mamula reflects on the importance of listening to others to hear their perspective when they talk about justice and injustice.
Mexico’s president published an open letter to Pope Francis Saturday (Oct. 10) calling on the Roman Catholic Church to apologize for abuses of Indigenous peoples during the conquest of Mexico in the 1500s.
Pastors’ silence on racism and COVID-19 is driving Black parishioners away from their congregations. Read full piece
Former executive director of Ohio Right to Life argues the pro-life movement has shown itself to be too willing to trade moral character for power. Read full piece
It takes cruelty and brute force for human subjugation to work. Read full piece
Harrison Butker’s impact on the football field is tremendous. As the kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, he was a vital component to the team’s victory in Super Bowl LIV. But his faith also is important, and he noted that faith isn’t something only “reserved