April 2010: GetReligion
Could’ve been so beautiful. Published April 2. Big controversy, little reporting. Published April 5. Big red hat for a Latino? Published April 7. The reporter who hit ‘send.’ Published April 9. Too much barbecue, too little soul. Published April 12. A father’s war against Westboro. Published April 14. AP: Predator priests sent globetrotting?. Published April 15. Glass-ceiling puff piece. Published April 17. Northern exposure for … Continue reading April 2010: GetReligion
Politics vs. persecution
Politics vs. PersecutionPush for Iran sanctions concerns missiologists. April issue. The high-profile group Christian Leaders for a Nuclear-Free Iran is demanding increased economic sanctions against the Islamic regime. But other Christians worry that sanctions could backfire against Iranian believers. Richard Land, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, readily acknowledges the clash of perspectives. “That is why Southern Baptists deliberately separate … Continue reading Politics vs. persecution
Beyond believers
Beyond Believers Religion is now the hottest topic for American historians. March issue. The study of religion is too important to be left in the hands of believers. So claims David A. Hollinger, a professor of American history at the University of California at Berkeley, in his response to religion emerging as the hottest topic of study among members of the American Historical Association (AHA). … Continue reading Beyond believers
March 2010: GetReligion
Bobby Ross Jr. drops in. Published March 8. AP evolution story lacks intelligent design. Published March 9. Ultra-soft ultrasound in LA Times. Published March 11. A Brit’s ode to Joel Osteen. Published March 13. Until null and void do us part. Published March 15. Hands of God? Hard to tell. Published March 17. The good book of smut? Published March 18. Got reform; what about … Continue reading March 2010: GetReligion
Trends in freshman enrollment
Trends in freshman enrollment: Member numbers down at Christian universities. Page 1 lead. A decade ago, a majority of freshmen at Rochester College in Michigan, York College in Nebraska and Abilene Christian University in Texas claimed membership in Churches of Christ. That’s no longer the case. An increasing number of colleges and universities associated with Churches of Christ draw more freshmen from outside the fellowship … Continue reading Trends in freshman enrollment
Personal: Oklahoma SPJ honors Philip Patterson
Me, Steve Lackmeyer, Tamie, Linda Patterson, Murray Evans and Philip Patterson at Saturday night’s Oklahoma SPJ awards banquet. • • • By Bobby Ross Jr. The Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists honored my friend and mentor Philip Patterson as Teacher of the Year at its annual awards banquet Saturday night. My friend and fellow Oklahoma Christian alumnus Christy Watson, an editorial writer for The Oklahoman, … Continue reading Personal: Oklahoma SPJ honors Philip Patterson
More precious than gold
More precious than gold (reporting from Vancouver, British Columbia). Currents. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle VANCOUVER, British Columbia – For two weeks, the world’s spotlight will shine on this coastal metropolis as athletes from more than 80 nations compete in the 2010 Winter Olympics. Long after the Games end in late February, however, the Pacific Northwest city will retain its international flavor, as … Continue reading More precious than gold
Less aid for AIDS?
Less aid for AIDS? Groups fear impact of Obama administration’s PEPFAR stance. February issue. Leaders of Christian organizations that fight AIDS in Africa are expressing fears that the U.S. government is slowing its fight against the disease. The Obama administration is shifting its global health emphasis from putting more people on AIDS drugs to combating less-costly diseases. “There seems to be an AIDS funding fatigue … Continue reading Less aid for AIDS?
Orphans on deck
Orphans on Deck Adoption steps to the front lines of the culture wars. January issue. Adoption is arguably one of the Christian social ministries most central to evangelical theology. It has—to a greater extent than church positions on issues such as abortion and marriage—avoided becoming entangled in politics. Until now. A foster dad’s court challenge to a Florida law banning adoption by gays and lesbians … Continue reading Orphans on deck
Faith. Family. Fastballs. 