Opinion - Page 265 of 446 - Baptist Standard

Guest Editorial: Whites must take responsibility for racial reconciliation

To have a healthy democracy depends on us coming to terms with racism and violence in this country.

07/03/2015 - By John Rutledge

2nd Opinion: Care for Creation: An invitation to read Laudato Si’

The recent release of Pope Francis’ second encyclical, Laudato Si’—“On Care for Our Common Home”—might provide occasion for some Baptists to turn over a new leaf.

07/03/2015 - By John Rutledge

Down Home: A car, a warning system & a conscience

My car is neurotic. Or maybe it suffers from hypochondria. (Would that make it a hypocardriac?)

07/03/2015 - By John Rutledge

Arlington: Clarification of God’s calling

Student Missions Blog: The first night, we were leading a revival in an apartment complex with families living in poverty. As soon as I walked in, three young kids latched onto me.

07/03/2015 - By John Rutledge

Editorial: Changing culture, a drama in three acts

The stunning rapidity of American society’s shift toward homosexual rights—embodied particularly in the Supreme Court’s affirmation of same-sex marriage in Obergefell v. Hodges—sets the stage for a drama in three acts.

07/03/2015 - By John Rutledge

New York: Saturday block party

Student Missions Blog: I enjoy Saturdays. Every Saturday is “team day” for the interns at Metro-New York Baptist Association.

07/02/2015 - By John Rutledge

Canada: Sharing the truth with curious campers

Student Missions Blog: We’ve officially had our first group of kids come through Frontier Lodge Camp here in Quebec.

07/01/2015 - By John Rutledge

Letters: Learn from children

Updated: Words have consequences as we saw during the South Carolina massacre. Will our words keep people from believing our Christian message?

06/30/2015 - By John Rutledge

Wisconsin: Unexpected connections

Student Missions Blog: When I was placed on the Northern Exposure team to Wisconsin, I expected maybe one or two strange connections with people the entire time I was here. What I didn’t realize was this story really started 20 years ago in the small Texas community of Duffau.

06/30/2015 - By John Rutledge

Philippines: Seeing God at work

Student Missions Blog: Once my team and I arrived in Bicol, our team grew as we added two translators. We headed out to the field on a Saturday morning, to Apuao, a small island.

06/29/2015 - By John Rutledge

Kathy Hillman: Independence Day, political freedom & religious liberty

Brilliant red, white and blue fireworks lit the night. Strains of the 1812 Overture echoed across the water. The sky glowed as cannons volleyed and church bells rang. But that memorable evening, I wasn’t watching on television. Mother and I experienced the scene overlooking Boston Harbor.

06/29/2015 - By John Rutledge

Editorial for the Fourth: To restore America, humbly seek the greater good

Our nation celebrates its 239th birthday this week. Wave your tiny flag if you perceive the pow has gone out of the firecrackers and believe the boom has gone out of the bottlerockets. Something is wrong with America, and just about everybody senses it.

06/27/2015 - By John Rutledge