THE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury Dilemma horns seemed to gore when I contemplated this week’s piece. I could have ridden (written?) off in either direction and still wound up with words to spare. Would I write about what I miss most–sights or sounds–that now seem permanently closeted in yesteryear? I yearn to ask readers for directions to a place
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Most Americans say it’s not necessary to believe in God in order to be moral and have good values, according to a spring 2022 Pew Research Center survey. About two-thirds of Americans say this, while about a third say belief in God is an essential component of morality (65% vs. 34%). Read survey article
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Wendy KilmerACU Director of Communications and Media Relations ACU will award 833 degrees in three commencement ceremonies taking place at Moody Coliseum Friday and Saturday. The Friday, May 12, ceremony at 7 p.m. will award 261 master’s and 43 doctoral degrees. On Saturday, May 13, 529 bachelor’s degrees will be presented in two ceremonies – 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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Students in Abilene Christian University’s Strategic Philanthropy course have spent the semester learning about philanthropy, grant proposals and grant making. On Monday, May 8, the students dispersed $50,000 among six local nonprofits, thanks to a partnership between The Philanthropy Lab, the Community Foundation of Abilene, ACU’s Advancement Office, and the Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship in ACU’s College of Business Administration.
Read moreBy DANNY MINTON The story of Hachiko represents a heartbreaking story while at the same time possessing a heartwarming lesson. Born in 1923, Hachiko was an Akita dog adopted by Ueno Hidesaburo, a professor at Tokyo Imperial University. For months Hachiko would walk with his master to Shibuya Station, where Uneo would board the train for the city and his
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By LORETTA FULTON A decision to introduce himself to the president and chief executive officer of Hendrick Health System back in 1985 led to a long and distinguished career for Bruce Lampert, which is ending with his retirement in a few days. Lampert was serving as pastor of First Baptist Church in Stamford in 1985 when he visited one of
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By LORETTA FULTON As if being named a T.B.Maston Scholar weren’t enough, Madison Lewis added another significant award to her resume at Hardin-Simmons University. She recently received the Altom Christian Service Award, named for the first recipients in 2001, Bill and Janis Altom. The Altom award is based on “devotion to the Lord and active service to Him.” Madison’s resume
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McMurry Universtiy News Release McMurry University Chaplain Rev. Marty CashBurless, who is an alumna, will preside over her final baccalaureate service at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 12, in Radford Auditorium. CashBurless will retire June 20. Featured speaker for the baccalaureate service will be alumnus Chaplain Jeff S. Matsler, Regional Director of Ethics for CHRISTUS Healthcare, Santa Rosa in San Antonio.
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By JIM NICHOLS It seems noticeable to many of us that we are living in a fearful world. Perhaps humans have always felt that way, but I believe the amount of information to which we have access today accelerates our fearfulness. When this basic fearfulness combines with the wonderful creativity (for better or worse) of humans, the stage is set
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