Opinion — Page 786

  • We must not capitulate to China

    We must not capitulate to China

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    He explained further, “China wants to dominate the world’s economy and to have the ability to cripple the economy of the rest of the world.” And, my colleague commented, it is very possible that China could succeed.

  • Influential Southern Baptist leader resigns

    Influential Southern Baptist leader resigns

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    The Christian Post received a copy of Rod Martin's letter of resignation from the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee. We felt that amid the continuing controversy in the convention over waving attorney-client privilege, it would be helpful for our readers to have the context and the perspective provided by this letter of resignation.

  • The power and necessity of the nuclear family

    The power and necessity of the nuclear family

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    I don’t think I’m taking it too far to say that the main way we rescue the next generation is to answer this heart cry of our children. “Dad. Mom. Be with me. Come here with me.” It is the answer, truly, not only for our children but also for our nation.

  • Faith-based education and the Sewanee syndrome

    Faith-based education and the Sewanee syndrome

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    Given the laudable goal of rectifying past racial inequities, one couldn’t help being struck by the irony of replacing “Otey” with “St. Paul,” who, critics have argued, was an apologist for slavery, instructing slaves to obey their masters, and making no explicit call for liberation when declaring that we are one in Christ, whether slave or free.

  • 3 truths for moving closer to God and others

    3 truths for moving closer to God and others

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    Ultimately, God is the only right answer. He is that thing you've been looking for. Until you find your identity and meaning in God, you will always be looking for satisfaction in other places — money, social media, a job or other relationships.

  • Cultivating a spirit of thankfulness

    Cultivating a spirit of thankfulness

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    When we’re struggling with trials and difficulties, this sounds like a strange command, especially since we live in a culture that encourages us to act on the basis of how we feel. But God knows that when we focus on our blessings, it’s easier to keep our problems and concerns in the right perspective.