By Randall MaddoxContributing Writer In her article in the Feb. 21 Graphic, Dr. Marilyn Misch argues against acceptance of homosexuality. I am compelled to respond, for it seems to me that these arguments derive from faulty premises and loaded terms, and they misrepresent or ignore altogether the tough questions we must consider concerning the matter. The entire foundation … [Read more...] about Finding answers on a journey of faith
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New generation of fans could learn a lot from fallen country star’s life
By Kyle JorreyOpinions Editor This past Wednesday country music star Waylon Jennings at age 64 lost his life to diabetes. And while his passing was hard-felt by the millions of fans who loved and respected his music for the past 50 years, to others, mainly the new generation of music fans, it might have gone completely unnoticed. And that is the real tragedy. Because far … [Read more...] about New generation of fans could learn a lot from fallen country star’s life
Mah World: Hurry and quit school before the apocalypse
Nick Mah Yesterday I had my first experience with a true locksmith. While I stood by acting as if I might help at some point in time, I watched Steve disassemble my steering column, remove the lock assembly from the ignition assembly and proceed to hand cut a new key for me. I asked him if he liked locksmithing and he said, “it’s all I know.” So I said to myself, “What do I … [Read more...] about Mah World: Hurry and quit school before the apocalypse
Pro-Con: Does the Bible accept homosexuality?
Literal interpretation makes little sense in the modern world.By Jared StuartContributing Writer Pandora’s box was opened Wednesday night when Pepperdine’s Convocation dealt with the issue of gays within the church. Dr. Larry Keene, the pastor of Church of the Valley, a Christian Church in the San Fernando Valley, and a proponent of gays within modern church life, undertook … [Read more...] about Pro-Con: Does the Bible accept homosexuality?
Why Selig dropped the ball: Terrible timing and poor aim
By James RiswickAssistant Opinions Editor Things were really looking good for baseball for a while. An incredible World Series was capped off with a nail-biting, come-from-behind victory in Game 7 by the Arizona Diamondbacks to defeat the all-powerful New York Yankees. It looked like baseball was finally recapturing the hearts of the many fans put off by the 1994 strike. … [Read more...] about Why Selig dropped the ball: Terrible timing and poor aim