“The liberal arts school was named after 19th Presbyterian missionaries named Whitman who were killed by Cayuse Indians enraged by measles inadvertently spread by newly arrived settlers. There are no plans evidently to rename Whitman, which was originally founded as a Congregationalist seminary but long since has shed any church affiliation.”   Whitman College in... Continue Reading

After ignoring the warnings signs about Ketcham (which, according to ABWE’s policies, could have resulted in his termination in 1974), ABWE compounded its error by questioning the girl extensively over two days to confirm her story and encouraging her to “confess,” according to the Pii report. Other errors, according to Pii investigators, included ABWE’s choice... Continue Reading

This latest evidence of Trump’s questionable character and judgment forces us to face a serious question. How would Trump respond to critics if he were to assume the presidency? What if those critics were making a religious case against some policy President Trump wanted to pursue? And what if those critics began to sway public... Continue Reading

“Through reading the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave by Frederick Douglass I learned several lessons. The most significant lessons were on conviction and resolve. Douglass’ life along with the life of other African-Americans can contribute to our understanding of the Christian life and theology.”   Black history is part of the... Continue Reading

I wish Hybels hadn’t tried so hard to ride the fence as closely as he can. What does he mean when he says “gay Christian?” Specifically, when dealing with such a topic it’s helpful for our church leaders to clearly define their terms. What does an “open embrace” look like? What does “inclusive” mean and... Continue Reading

Infertility is a lonely place. Even if you do know the statistics and have a support system, it’s impossible to not feel that everyone around you is getting pregnant when you are not. When you’re constantly reminded, when friends and family, and sometimes even your husband, are unable to understand, when you’ve long ago used... Continue Reading

Kristyn and I, we’ve actually never had a night apart. We’ve been married 11 1/2 years. Never had a night apart, but we can do that because we work together. … Rooms, cars, and elevators, you can’t be alone with a man or woman in the room. They have to reorganize all the cab schedules... Continue Reading

The resurgence of Calvinism indicates that America hasn’t changed so much as some might suppose. American Christianity has splintered in myriad directions since the Puritans settled New England. But the God they worshiped—attested in the Bible, sovereign in all things, and merciful toward sinners through the self-sacrificed Jesus Christ—still captivates believers today.   On a... Continue Reading

Jamaican police on May 2 said they have no suspects and are searching for a motive for the murders. But Jamaica is plagued with high violent crime rates. The island of about 2.7 million people suffered 1,200 killings in 2015, a roughly 20 percent increase from the previous year.   (WNS)–Jamaican police are looking for... Continue Reading

“The Colorado Civil Rights Commission soon piled on, requiring the baker to submit quarterly reports (for two years) which detailed the name of any person he refused to bake a cake for and on what grounds the refusal was made. The reports were also supposed to document steps Phillips had made to end what the Commission deemed... Continue Reading