Posts by Jeff Straub
A Second Conservative Resurgence in the SBC?
As interesting as this may sound, that may actually be what’s afoot in the Southern Baptist (SBC) world. For the record, my roots are there. Before college, I was a member of an SBC church. I was baptized in one, married in another one, and earned a PhD from an SBC school. Much of my…
Read MoreOn the Documentary “By What Standard?”
Last week, the Founders Movement, a conservative element in the Southern Baptist Convention, released a long-awaited documentary “By What Standard? God’s World . . . God’s Rules” challenging current cultural trends within the SBC. Three issues, in particular, are addressed—Beth Moore and the role of women in pulpit ministry in the churches, the acceptance of…
Read MoreSeducing Society: The High Cost of Gambling
Jeff Straub As a new resident, I was struck by two types of commercials ubiquitous on Minneapolis airwaves. An example of the first features a Native American paddling a canoe down a placid stream. The ad highlights the virtues of one of the newest forms of economic development—Indian-run gaming. Millions in revenue create thousands of…
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