International Humanitarian Law and Syria
With International Humanitarian Law not followed in Syria, should Christians advocate for the law's respect? Does supporting the law lead us to compromise our faith? Read More ...
Wissam al-Saliby |
As Dow Rises, Don't Forget Those Left Behind
The Dow breaks 15,000, and everyone starts cheering. Or are they? We must not forget the homeless, poor, elderly and children who suffer because of sequestration. Read More ...
Larry Greenfield |
Five U.S. Presidents, Five Great Americans
The photo of President Obama and the four former U.S. presidents is a reminder that, with all of their faults and virtues, these men represent what unites us as a people. Read More ...
Mitch Carnell |
What If Immigration Proposal Applied to Christianity?
The first-century church may have quarreled about who could be legitimate Christians, but let's be glad they didn't require all the steps proposed for undocumented immigrants. Read More ...
Larry Greenfield |
Governments Accountable to God for Poor's Care
Throughout Scripture, God pronounces judgment on Israel and her neighbor nations for oppressing the poor. Our government is just as accountable to God for our care of the poor. Read More ...
Jim Hill |
Opposing Prejudice and Intolerance Against All
On his trip to Israel, President Obama spoke against anti-Semitism, prejudice and intolerance. He could have taken steps to speak against injustice toward everyone, but didn't. Read More ...
Raouf J. Halaby |
Humanitarian Aid as a Weapon of War in Syria
Humanitarian aid should be unconditional, without manipulation for religious or political purpose. That's not the case in Syria. And the global church has been silent and disengaged. Read More ...
Rupen Das |
Democracy Demands Freedom, Liberty and Equality
Margaret Thatcher was described as a champion of "freedom and liberty," but what about of equality? All are essential and inseparable components in democratic life and community. Read More ...
Larry Greenfield |
Lush Lebanon Valley is Nightmare for Syrian Refugees
The Beqaa Valley in Lebanon is a picturesque setting. But at one point, you'll find hundreds of tumbledown tents filled with Syrian refugees trying to survive after a traumatic winter. Read More ...
Katie Harrison |
What Can Repair Our Broken Criminal Justice System?
The criminal justice system in the U.S. is like a nerve-wracking walk down a long, dark tunnel. If real prison reform happens, it will be because of a handful of advocates. Read More ...
Stan Moody |
Unjust U.S. Prison System Needs Reform
A disproportionate number of people of color face both prison time and capital punishment, leading groups like Amnesty International to conclude that our judicial system is discriminatory. Read More ...
Miguel De La Torre |
Cyrus Cylinder – Pointing Toward Human Rights
The Cyrus Cylinder has been called the world's first Bill of Rights. While Cyrus the Great was no human-rights advocate, he pointed us in the right direction. Read More ...
Tony Cartledge |
Selma: Sustaining the Civil Rights Momentum
Bloody Sunday, when hundreds of civil rights marchers were beaten at in Selma, Ala., roused support for the civil rights movement in 1965. Do we still need to sustain momentum? Read More ...
Martin Marty |
U.S. Hubris Fueled Iraq War, Drone Strikes
Hubris and erroneous judgment by top U.S. officials 10 years ago propelled us into the Iraq War. Today's use of drone strikes shows that our hubris is alive and well. Read More ...
Leroy Seat |
SBC's Evangelistic Claims for Iraq War Fell Apart
Southern Baptist leaders who promoted the Iraq War thought it would open heavenly doors. Ten years later, those efforts never materialized, and Iraqi Christians have suffered. Read More ...
Brian Kaylor |
British Churches Support Anti-Poverty Amendments
British Baptists and other denominations are joining the Archbishop of Canterbury's call to support government measures to prevent up to 200,000 children from plunging into poverty. Read More ...
Baptist Times Staff |
Advocating for Migrant Workers' Rights in Lebanon
Migrant workers in Lebanon are governed by a system prone to abuse and that gives too much power to employers, but churches offer reconciliation between Lebanese and migrants. Read More ...
Wissam al-Saliby |
How Gov't Sequester Will Affect God's Kingdom
With $85 billion in federal spending cuts taking effect, vital services will be cut or curtailed, people will lose jobs. The good news? God doesn't depend on federal funds. Read More ...
Jim Somerville |
What Basketball Teaches Us About the Common Good
Our highest calling is to put the good of the whole above our political preferences. While this noble ideal is hard to put into play, two basketball games put it in perspective. Read More ...
Joe Phelps |
7 Ways for Churches to Address Culture of Violence
Three sources – an entitlement attitude, media and poverty – fuel our nation's culture of violence. Here are 7 ways your church can make a difference to reduce the violence. Read More ...
Mike Harton |
U.S. Christians Unfazed by Civilian Deaths in War
How do U.S. Christians respond to the death toll of innocent civilians, whether a few dozen in Somalia or hundreds of thousands in Iraq, in our wars? For many, they don't. Read More ...
Larry Greenfield |
Will Baptists Become Advocates for Climate Change?
With a few exceptions, churches and denominations have been silent about climate change. Since the issue isn't going away, what will it take to move them to action? Read More ...
Aaron Weaver |
Putting Pressure on Tax-Avoiding Companies
One of the ways to help bring an end to poverty is to put an end to tax-evading companies. When companies avoid taxes, poor nations lose money for schools and hospitals. Read More ...
Alasdair Roxburgh |
Laws and Morality: Changing Hearts Over Time
They say you can't legislate morality. While laws may not change people's hearts, they can create a climate where moral progress can happen and hearts can change. Read More ...
Colin Harris |
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