History shows that authoritarian movements often present themselves as champions of equality, justice, and compassion while quietly rewarding allies, silencing critics, and dividing people into favored and disfavored groups. Two recent stories illustrate that pattern. One reports allegations that a senior official connected with the Southern Poverty Law Center, which designates hate groups and says […]

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As America approaches its 250th birthday, a question hangs over the nation that goes far beyond politics: What kind of people are we? Ironically, the debate recently played out in America’s pastime. Several San Francisco Giants players wrote Bible verses on their Pride Night caps. Major League Baseball warned the players for violating uniform rules, […]

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Political disagreement has always been part of the American experience. What has become increasingly common, however, among Democratic officeholders and leaders is the replacement of disagreement with personal destruction. The latest examples came in rapid succession. Former Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean compared supporters of President Donald Trump and the MAGA movement to followers […]

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Our church is searching for a full-time Youth Pastor to lead the student ministry of a vibrant church in eastern North Carolina. The ideal candidate will be a gifted communicator […]
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