Archive - Jerry Pierce
In near reversal, state school board approves ‘examining all sides’ of science theories
AUSTIN—One day after failing to uphold a 20-year-old requirement that Texas public high school students evaluate the “strengths and weaknesses” of scientific theories, including evolution, the State Board of Education on March 27 ratified new standards requiring biology students to “analyze, evaluate and critique” scientific theories. more »
By Jerry Pierce - Apr 17, 2009
Topic: Family, Education, Science, Creation/Evolution
Round 2: Conservatives get evolution win
AUSTIN, Texas—A day after failing to uphold a 20-year-old requirement that Texas public high school students evaluate the “strengths and weaknesses” of scientific theories, including evolution, the State Board of Education on Friday morning ratified new standards requiring biology students to “analyze, evaluate and critique” scientific theories. more »
By Jerry Pierce - Mar 27, 2009
Topic: Family, Education, Science, Creation/Evolution
Conservatives lose Texas evolution vote
AUSTIN, Texas—A closely watched effort to keep a 20-year-old requirement that Texas public high school students evaluate the “strengths and weaknesses” of scientific theories, including evolution, failed Thursday in a 7-7 vote by the State Board of Education. more »
By Jerry Pierce - Mar 26, 2009
Topic: Family, Education, Science, Creation/Evolution
Government must accommodate religion, not endorse it, Land says
DALLAS—There are three competing approaches to the Constitution’s First Amendment, the most valid being the one in which government fairly accommodates the free expression of its citizens’ varied religious viewpoints, Richard D. more »
By Jerry Pierce - Feb 18, 2008 - (8)
Topic: Citizenship, Church and State
Time, technology on the side of life
I recall a conversation almost two decades ago with a public school administrator who was sure I’d grow out of my opposition to abortion.
I was a reporter in my first newspaper gig, fresh out of college. more »
By Jerry Pierce - Jan 21, 2008 - (1)
Decision on ‘gay’ couples in church directory delayed
FORT WORTH—Members of Broadway Baptist Church in Fort Worth voted Dec. 2 to delay a decision on whether or not to include homosexual members as couples in a church pictorial directory. more »
By Jerry Pierce - Dec 10, 2007 - (15)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
Sex addiction left scars in life of former minister
HOUSTON—Back in 2000, Darrell Allen’s once-prosperous business was sputtering. Creditors and suppliers were hounding Allen and his business partners about outstanding debts. more »
By Jerry Pierce - Apr 2, 2007
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Pornography
Flood of pornography breaching the church door
Divorce lawyers are noting its increasing influence. In Great Britain, it’s blamed for the 20 percent jump in sexual assaults perpetrated by kids as young as 11. more »
By Jerry Pierce - Apr 2, 2007 - (1)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Pornography
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