Our Children Know Spin When They See It What can we learn from our young-adult children? They know that just because somebody spins a product, organization or individual with talking points, it doesn't make those points true, believable, relevant or even factual.
Despite Abuses, Cross Recalls God's Love Early Christians were reluctant to use the cross as a symbol. From the Crusades to the Conquistadors, the cross has been a symbol of oppression. Still, the cross is a reminder of God's self-emptying love for the world.
We Talk About But Rarely Practice Ethics Two former governors, mired in ethical controversy, recently lectured on ethics at college campuses. Surprised? Don't be. Our culture praises moral discourse but is disconnected from moral practice.
Save Green, Go Green at June Luncheon in Charlotte Our annual luncheon during the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship's annual gathering will give you the chance to "Save Green, Go Green." Order your tickets today to this limited-seating event.
Evangelism and Ethics Are Inseparable Many goodwill Christians favor freedom of religion and oppose witnessing that is manipulative and coercive. Regrettably, other Baptists think their work is so important that they can be secretive and covert. Robert Parham
Lesbian Bishop-elect Clears Crucial Hurdle (RNS) A majority of dioceses in the Episcopal Church have confirmed the election of an open lesbian as a bishop. Daniel Burke
Muslim Woman Expelled from School in Veil Dispute TORONTO (RNS/ENI) A Muslim woman has filed a human rights complaint after she was expelled from a Canadian college for refusing to remove her face veil. Leanne Larmondin
"Blood Done Sign My Name" "Blood Done Sign My Name" is a mildly disappointing story that's been told many times about a town torn apart by racism. It seems better suited as a TV miniseries rather than a feature film. (Photo: Paladin) Mike Parnell
"Avatar" to "Up in the Air": Top 10 Films of 2009 A new best picture will be crowned at the Oscars on March 7. From films about the Iraq War to animation and romantic comedy, here's a look back at 10 of the best films from 2009. Roger Thomas
"The Book of Eli" What would a world devoid of faith and religion look like? "The Book of Eli" gives us a glimpse. As Eli, Denzel Washington is a man walking by faith in a post-apocalyptic land with the last Bible. (Photo: Warner Bros.) Mike Parnell
This clip, which does not appear in the final cut, features Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, Calif. Warren spoke at the annual convention of the Islamic Society of North America on July 4, 2009, in Washington, D.C. Click here to order this new DVD.
