Breaking church-state news in Oregon. Published Nov. 1. The nut’s guide to media attention. Published Nov. 6. The biblical case for spanking. Published Nov. 7. The politics of religious liberty. Published Nov. 15. The Baptist pastor said WHAT!? Published Nov. 16. Pod people: Religious liberty, inflammatory quote. Published Nov. 18. In atheist blitz, where’s the other side? Published Nov. 22. A layered portrait of hate. … Continue reading November 2011: GetReligion
Interpretation Sparks a Grave Theology Debate Apologist’s questioning of Matthew 27 creates theological war of words. Christianity Today November print issue. A fiery debate has erupted over a leading Southern Baptist apologist’s questioning of Matthew 27. The question: whether Matthew’s reference to many saints rising from their graves after Jesus’ resurrection might not be literal history. The theological war of words, spurred by high-profile open … Continue reading Interpretation sparks a grave theology debate
Healing a wounded town: After a string of suicides, a minister helps bring answers to a small Oregon community (reporting from Alsea, Ore.). Second Front. First Place, Feature Article, Associated Church Press Finalist (part of three-story portfolio), Magazine News Religion Reporting, Religion News Association By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle ALSEA, Ore. – At the little white church off the two-lane blacktop, the front door … Continue reading Healing a wounded town
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