Opinion

  • Why Does This Keep Happening?

    Why Does This Keep Happening?

    Word&Way,

    Contributing writer Greg Mamula reflects on the recent shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, that left nineteen children and two teachers dead. If we are truly offering our thoughts and prayers to the tragedy that is the epic endemic of gun violence in America, we will have our hearts changed to want what God wants on this issue. If we pray and nothing changes, then we have not truly prayed.

  • Please stop using the 'C-word '

    Please stop using the ‘C-word ‘

    The Christian Post,

    When someone engages in mass violence, many factors will have created the perfect storm for them to act in such an inhumane manner. Every time we oversimply these tragedies and categorize the perpetrator as a crazy lunatic, we fuel the public perception that all mental health patients are dangerous individuals.

  • The face of this age

    The face of this age

    The Christian Post,

    As he spoke, I was conjuring all kinds of judgmental thoughts about Alex and sharpening my tongue for a good lashing of this individual. In three years, I would conduct his funeral... but not before wonderful things happened because of that afternoon meeting in my office.

  • 'Why did this happen?' Thoughts on the horrific shooting at Robb Elementary School.

    ‘Why did this happen?’ Thoughts on the horrific shooting at Robb Elementary School.

    The Christian Post,

    We have all been devastated by the unimaginable news that 18 innocent children and one teacher have been shot and killed on the campus of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The heart of America was ripped out this sad day. This is every parent's worst nightmare and our hearts are all breaking, but none are feeling the pain that those families who lost their precious loved ones are experiencing right now.

  • Southern Baptists, Sex Abuse, and Systemic Evil

    Southern Baptists, Sex Abuse, and Systemic Evil

    Word&Way,

    David P. Gushee reflects on the recent report outlining twenty years of Southern Baptist leaders mishandling sexual abuse allegations in SBC churches. He argues that a denomination that does not want to face the reality of systemic evil in society must now face the reality of its own systemic evil.

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