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Do people still refuse to believe that politics and religion sometimes overlap? We pointed out previously that certain topics of a religious nature often find their way into the political arena. Is murdering someone a Biblical subject? Yes, and it also concerns the state. Christians have the right to speak
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[Editor's Note: Sometime during the year, 1991, Terry Hightower (who was then at the Shenandoah Church of Christ in San Antonio, Texas) asked me to write on "You Shall Not Commit Adultery," which became the first of about 100 manuscripts of mine to be published in
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The IRS does not want churches to use their voices to support or oppose political candidates. Some brethren take a dim view of it, also. But how is that logically possible in today's world? Oh, it is simple enough not to mention anyone's name or party
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On February 17, 2024, an article was posted by Natalie Grice of the BBC News. The article is about Betty Harper, who can’t find a church to fully accept her homosexuality; so, “she is planning to start her own.” What else is new? People who don’t like the
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In the twenty-first century, the atheist is still a materialist. He still rejects supernaturalism in any form because it does not involve the five senses. He might think he is more justified than his predecessors because during his lifetime he has not seen any miracles or been aware of
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[Editor's note: This exchange (between an older student of the word and a younger person who had suddenly become unsure about what he believes) is not dated, but the subject matter is of great importance.] Tyro, I don't mean to sound disparaging, but your first two
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An atheist is essentially a materialist, meaning that he believes only in what can be perceived with the five senses. Therefore, he rejects any possibility of a spiritual influence. He repudiates the idea of God, angelic beings, or any explanation for events involving the unseen. This attitude is on display
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[Editor’s note: Who knows how far back the following letters go? Most people today text, use snapchat, or make a quick phone call. Communication takes place swiftly, if not effectively. The writing of letters was a previous form of communication that allowed both parties the time to consider what
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Fran Itkoff believes in fighting against Multiple Sclerosis. According to an article on the Internet by Heather Hunter, Itkoff has worked as a volunteer for the National MS Society for 60 (yes, that’s right, sixty) years. She is now 90 years of age, and the cause has been dear
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Wes McAdams and his Radically Christian podcast seems to enjoy a good reputation in Texas (although sound brethren can’t help wondering why. He has championed the “heaven on earth” theory, indicated that the use of instrumental music in worship is not necessarily sinful, and now on Valentine’s Day
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“Poor fellow. He just couldn’t catch a break.” We’ve probably all heard words to that effect concerning some unfortunate person. Solomon states that one who may be described perpetually as a poor guy is the man without any money. “The poor man is hated even by his own
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Last week's article about the way news and events are reported in The Christian Chronicle first appeared in The Richwood Reaper (of Richwood, Texas) on December 3, 2023. That same publication also printed an article the following week (December 10), noting two responses to the "merger"