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I’m all for freedom of religion, but a recent Oregon school ruling questions us to reconsider, “When is enough enough?” The problem arose during what is known as the December Dilemma for public schools–What symbols or expressions are okay and which are not? Because of complaints about the religious nature of a school Christmas tree…

In the buzz surrounding last week’s reports regarding the latest in the ongoing saga of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) in the US military, one under-reported story are the views expressed by military chaplains. To begin, we would expect chaplains to be more informed and likely more vocal regarding moral issues. This has certainly been…

Turnwater’s 2A semifinal victory included, well, a semi-confusing call for running back Ronnie Hastie. Following a 23-yard touchdown run, Hastie knelt briefly with one hand pointed to the sky as a quick moment of thanks to God. He promptly received a penalty flag for unsportsmanlike conduct. When interviewed later, Hastie stated, “I do that to…

Jesus lived in occupied territory. His mother, Mary, grew up in Nazareth, a small village that included a Roman bathhouse used by occupying forces. Jesus was born in Bethlehem, also occupied by Romans. He was dedicated at the Temple in Jerusalem, again, under foreign control. He grew up in Egypt, then part of the Roman…
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