Freshly inaugurated as Alabama’s new governor, Robert Bentley already is making national headlines — but not the kind likely to excite the Republican or his press office.
Rave review for a Raven
Greetings, GetReligion readers. Here’s your third-string quarterback with a post about a Baltimore Sun story on the Ravens’ Todd Heap, one of four Mormons on the Baltimore squad.
Please don't steal my quotes
The messy side of journalism
Done right, journalism can be downright messy, filled with complex subject matter and competing voices — all given a fair chance to explain their points of view.
When the melting pot boils over
I love visiting New York City. Riding the subway trains and maneuvering the bustling streets, I always am amazed at the diversity of people and languages. At the Manhattan Church of Christ, where I have worshiped a few times, the 43 birth nations of active members range from China to Cuba, Germany to Guyana, Japan to Jamaica.
The end of the world
Already, 2011 is shaping up to be a busy year for the Ross family. In mid-May, my son Brady will graduate from high school. Just a few days later, the end of the world will start.
Religious freedom and the TSA
Right-wing jihadist (and fun guy)
To fully appreciate The Dallas Morning News’ Texas-sized profile of Baylor University President Ken Starr, one must accept its basic premise.
Canada: Losing its religion?
In 2009 and the first part of 2010, I did a four-part series on Churches of Christ in Canada for The Christian Chronicle, reporting from Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver and a small town in Saskatchewan.
