Cemetery a glimpse into past, comfort for the future
This column appeared June 18, 2011, on the Faith and Values section cover of The Commercial Appeal in Memphis, Tenn. By Bobby Ross Jr. | Special to The Commercial Appeal CEDAR GROVE, Tenn. — The name and the dates on the tombstone jumped out at me immediately. Danial Ross. Born: 1791. Died: 1842. My grandfather, father, brother and I drove out to this middle-of-nowhere cemetery in rural … Continue reading Cemetery a glimpse into past, comfort for the future
Future looking brighter for Rochester College in Michigan
Future looking brighter for Rochester College in Michigan (reporting from Rochester Hills, Mich.). Page 1. ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. – Each semester, Rochester College President Rubel Shelly teaches a required freshman course called “Introduction to the Christian Faith.” At a college where less than a quarter of traditional undergraduate students identify with Churches of Christ, the class exposes some 18- and 19-year-olds to the Scriptures for the … Continue reading Future looking brighter for Rochester College in Michigan
States’ license to pill increases conflicts
States’ License to Pill Increases Conflicts Rise in state licenses prompts conscience clashes. June issue. Should a pharmacist be required to dispense the morning-after pill? Should a cab driver be forced to transport passengers drinking alcohol? Should an attorney be prohibited from rejecting a client whose beliefs conflict with her own? More and more professions require state licensing—from child-care providers to marriage counselors to retailers … Continue reading States’ license to pill increases conflicts
In tornado-ravaged South, stories of hope emerge
‘Dear Lord,’ please help us: In tornado-ravaged South, stories of hope emerge as churches, ministries launch disaster relief efforts (with Jeremy D. Smith, reporting from Tuscaloosa, Ala.). Page 1 lead. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Moments before a tornado wiped out the Central Church of Christ building, six students huddled in a small cinderblock closet at the church. Carl Naylor started to pray, but he managed just two words … Continue reading In tornado-ravaged South, stories of hope emerge
May 2011: GetReligion
Faith and hope amid the ruins. Published May 3. Same-sex debate in New York. Published May 6. It won’t be long now. Published May 7. Religion angles twist in Tornado Alley. Published May 10. What ‘new banner’ do you mean? Published May 12. Ghosts in Haiti earthquake feature. Published May 13. ‘Something’ explains humble Thunder star. Published May 17. Thou shalt read these stories. Published … Continue reading May 2011: GetReligion
Bible Bowls: Textual preparation or trivial pursuit?
Bible Bowls: Textual preparation or trivial pursuit? (reporting from Walled Lake, Mich.). Page 1. WALLED LAKE, Mich. – It’s no secret that today’s young people value hands-on ministry: feeding the hungry, painting houses for the elderly, providing coats for the homeless. Youths go on international mission trips and seek to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus. But do they devote themselves to in-depth study … Continue reading Bible Bowls: Textual preparation or trivial pursuit?
April 2011: GetReligion
The Army’s evangelical atheists? Published April 4. The b-i-b-l-e without a capital B? Published April 5. Muslim Night at the ballpark? Published April 8. Journalism vs. stenography? Published April 11. Fun, fun, fun … at Ghanaian funerals. Published April 14. Passion of the amusing Christian dude? Published April 21. If it bleeds, it leads. Published April 22. ‘Doing church’ at home. Published April 25. No … Continue reading April 2011: GetReligion
Saving Sin City
Saving Sin City: West Coast meeting draws preachers, leaders to Las Vegas (reporting from Las Vegas). Page 1 lead. Second Place, Convention or Meeting Coverage, Associated Church Press By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle LAS VEGAS – Go ahead. Snicker. Leo G. Gay has heard all the jokes. When fellow Christians find out he’s from Sin City, the wisecracks start. “I get questions like, … Continue reading Saving Sin City
March 2011: GetReligion
Shake your ‘booty’ out of the Bible. Published March 2. Tennessee’s Shariah waltz. Published March 4. Judgment Day for CNN. Published March 8. Big Easy and the paddle. Published March 11. Religion and tragedy in Japan. Published March 15. Crystal Cathedral’s controversial covenant. Published March 16. More than a sex covenant? Published March 17. To toast or not to toast during Lent? Published March … Continue reading March 2011: GetReligion
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