Archive - William H. Perkins, Jr.
A firm ‘no’
July 17 was a red-letter day for Mississippians, but many may have missed the significance of the Mississippi Gaming Commission’s firm refusal to skirt state law and thereby open a new chapter in the gamblers’ march to take over the state. more »
By William H. Perkins, Jr. - Aug 7, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
When is 800 feet not 800 feet?
As this issue of The Baptist Record lands in mailboxes across the state on Thursday, the Mississippi Gaming Commission will be in session in Biloxi to hear arguments that casino developers should be able to scrap the law passed by legislators in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina that allowed them to move their gambling halls onshore. more »
By William H. Perkins, Jr. - Aug 6, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
The face of marriage in America
On a warm, windswept Saturday, a young bride and groom were married in a Mississippi Baptist church. It was a scene undoubtedly repeated many times on a Saturday in many other venues around the country, but we seem to never grow tired of this age-old celebration of unfailing love and lifetime commitment. more »
By William H. Perkins, Jr. - Jul 2, 2008 - (4)
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
A little honesty, please
Gambling has wrought many changes in Mississippi since it was legalized in 1992, but did you know that it has created employment for everyone in Tunica County and put a pickup in every driveway? more »
By William H. Perkins, Jr. - Jul 2, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
Legitimizing the illegitimate
The recent self-inflicted misfortunes of former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer, U.S. Senator David Vitter of Louisiana, and alleged D.C. madam Deborah Jeane Palfrey, among others, has once again brought the “world’s oldest profession” into the harsh spotlight of public scrutiny. more »
By William H. Perkins, Jr. - Jun 12, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Sexual Purity, Abstinence, Modesty, Pornography
Baehr: ‘Entertainment can be redeemed’
Christians were respected members of the Hollywood set during the golden age of American movies—and can be again, according to Ted Baehr Jr., publisher of the conservative Christian magazine Movieguide and author of more than a dozen books on Christians and the entertainment media. more »
By William H. Perkins, Jr. - Jun 10, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Pop Culture
As goes California…
The California Supreme Court, in a split decision handed down on May 15, legalized homosexual marriage in the most populous state in the nation and made California the second state (behind Massachusetts) to strike down by judicial fiat the traditional definition of marriage. more »
By William H. Perkins, Jr. - Jun 9, 2008 - (4)
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
The racists in our midst
Actor: I want to specify that abortion to help a minority group, would that be possible?
Planned Parenthood: Absolutely.
Actor: Like the black community for example? more »
By William H. Perkins, Jr. - May 19, 2008 - (1)
The miracle of Jena
In this season of ugly racial accusations, the viciousness of which in many cases has not been experienced in decades, it’s inspiring to hear about people of different colors and backgrounds coming together for the common good—and to know that Jesus Christ is the reason. more »
By William H. Perkins, Jr. - Apr 15, 2008 - (3)
Topic: Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation
A new era of parenthood
I wonder if I’ve been changed in the night? Let me think. Was I the same when I got up this morning? I almost think I can remember feeling a little different. more »
By William H. Perkins, Jr. - Apr 14, 2008 - (1)