Iraq – Baptist Spirituality

This Memorial Day, commit to waging peace

I was delighted when my parents told me that they had finally joined a Mennonite church in Pennsylvania. I was glad, but one thing was on my mind: I wondered how my dad managed to join a church known for its pacifism. “Seriously, Dad,” I said, “Your answer for every conflict in the world is,Continue reading “This Memorial Day, commit to waging peace”

Compromise is an important part of leadership, federal budget debate

(This letter was originally submitted to The Rockdale Citizen on May 11, 2011). Dear Editor, On May 10th, Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) unveiled a budget proposal that cuts national spending from 25% of the GDP to 18.5%. Like other plans, Toomey’s enacts restrictions on entitlement spending and healthcare reform. As I listened to the conference, whatContinue reading “Compromise is an important part of leadership, federal budget debate”