(Published in The Tennessean 9/15/2011) Evangelical Christians are increasingly under attack for their biblically-based worldviews. Shortly after graduation last spring, Vanderbilt University’s Office of Religious Life quietly deferred its annual approval of several mostly conservative Christian organizations. Groups affected included the Christian Legal Society, InterVarsity and the graduate chapter of Campus Crusade. These organizations face an uncertain future because of a new policy that prohibits religious organizations from requiring that… [Continue Reading]

I am a strong proponent of free speech.  Consequently, I get nervous when I hear of someone seeking to curtail dialogue on the important issues of our day.  In recent days, some members of Congress have incorrectly blamed incendiary political speech for the assassination attempt on Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) and the murders of six bystanders. I say incorrectly blamed because available evidence suggests that Jared Loughner, the accused gunman,… [Continue Reading]