Letter to the Editors
Departments
Rose Marie Berger, Alexis Vaughan 9-01-2008
Roman Catholic Ingrid Betancourt made herself a wooden rosary while held captive in the Colombian jungle (above).
Rose Marie Berger, Alexis Vaughan 9-01-2008
Successful democracies, according to Thomas Jefferson, require an educated citizenry.
Richard Tillinger 9-01-2008
More disappointing than the cheap sarcasm in Ed Spivey Jr.’s column, “One Man, One Clip” (“H’rumphs,” June 2008), was his ignorance of gun owners, evidenced by
Rose Marie Berger, Alexis Vaughan 9-01-2008
Access to quality health care has been hindered more often for America’s racial and ethnic minorities than for whites, according to a 2008 report “Lifeline to Health Equity.” Peop
Alexis Vaughan, Rose Marie Berger 9-01-2008
The U.K.-based child protection agency Lucy Faithfull Foundation and the social action wing of the U.K.
Lisa Clark 9-01-2008
Slavery is a lingering scar on North America. Lives were destroyed. People were mistreated. Some died at the hands of cruel masters.
Chandy C. John 9-01-2008
Praise God for all things green
Lime jello, blades of grass, emeralds
Chameleons, the neon river frog
Heavy papayas begging to be picked
Rose Marie Berger, Alexis Vaughan 9-01-2008
“Awake, ye drunkards, and weep” (Joel 1:5) for the hour of the Lord is at hand!
Rose Marie Berger, Alexis Vaughan 9-01-2008
On June 9, armed groups of Zimbabwe’s police, military, and central intelligence raided the Ecumenical Centre in the city of Harare, which houses several Christian organizations.
Rose Marie Berger, Alexis Vaughan 9-01-2008
Congress passed legislation in June removing Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Mandela and other members of the African National Congress from the Department of Homeland Security’s “terro
The Editors 9-01-2008
You may recall that the cover of our August issue featured Elizabeth Edwards, spouse of John Edwards, one of the subjects of this month’s cover.
Rose Marie Berger, Alexis Vaughan 8-01-2008
In a retrial in May, a Brazilian court acquitted Vitalmiro Bastos de Moura, one of two ranchers who allegedly ordered the killing of 73-year-old Catholic Sister Dorothy Stang three years ago.
Lucy Fuchs 8-01-2008
It is encouraging to hear how the new generation is approaching religion (“Making Their Mark,” June 2008). They seem to want authentic religious experience and service.
Harrison and Marilyn Roper 8-01-2008
The May 2008 issue on “Putting Your Money Where Your Heart Is” suggests many fine ways of doing just that. However, investing in tax-free municipal bonds was not mentioned.
Alexis Vaughan, Rose Marie Berger 8-01-2008
In May, representatives from more than 100 nations met to forge a global agreement to ban cluster bombs, aerial weapons that release tiny “bomblets” over a wide area and kill indiscrimi