By Christina LittlefieldGraduate Assistant A strong current of pacifism ran through the Churches of Christ in the 19th century primarily because it was a church on the margins of society. The restoration movement rose out of an early American Presbyterian background through Barton Stone and Alexander Campbell, and for much of its early years the church avoided all interaction … [Read more...] about The Church of Christ’s pacifist history
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Religious Write: Perfect love can’t be found in Hollywood
By Kristen LowreyStaff Writer John 3:16. Probably the most quoted verse in the Bible: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Most sermons I’ve heard on this verse focus on the redeeming value of Christ being sent to die on the cross for our sins, and although this is an essential … [Read more...] about Religious Write: Perfect love can’t be found in Hollywood
Surfers asking for cleaner ocean water
Waves beckon local surfers, but harmful pollution stirred up by recent rains wreaks havoc.By Rosy BanksStaff Writer As Santa Ana winds blow bigger, smoother lines onto Malibu’s shores, more surfers are grabbing their boards and hitting the waves. Better surf bring along infamous battling crowds, but with the continuing rain surfers must now be careful of an ever present hazard … [Read more...] about Surfers asking for cleaner ocean water
From the Cheap Seats
Got a lot of time to kill but little money to spend? Let the Graphic be your guide to Los Angeles. Each week, the Arts & Entertainment section provides hotspots and activities that will blow your mind but not your budget. Considered by some to be “the premiere place in Los Angeles for traditional ‘border souvenir shopping,’ ” Olvera Street is a famous and historic city … [Read more...] about From the Cheap Seats
MakingWaves
Joe Millionaire gives Zora the ring, money “Joe Millionaire” viewers got a surprise Monday night when Evan Marriott chose to give Zora Andrich the diamond ring and the victory over all the other contestants. But Marriott and Andrich got an even bigger surprise when the show’s butler, claiming “all good fairy tales must have a bit of magic,” gave the couple a million-dollar … [Read more...] about MakingWaves