Archive - General Articles
Racial Reconciliation - Education
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the overall high school dropout rate stands at approximately 11 percent. The rate for minority students is somewhat higher. more »
By Jerry Price - Feb 6, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation
Racial Reconciliation - Crime
“Every day 1,118 African American teenagers are victims of violent crimes; 1,451 African American children are arrested; and 907 African American teenage girls get pregnant. more »
By Jerry Price - Feb 6, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation
Racial Reconciliation - Asian Americans
- 11,868,980 Americans are of Asian (only) descent.
- 12,870,454 Americans are a mix of Asian and another racial group.
- 35 million Asians are projected to be living in the U.S. more »
By Jerry Price - Feb 6, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation
Racial Reconciliation - Arab Americans
A survey conducted in Fall 2003 by the California Employment Discrimination Center has revealed that Arab Americans are suffering from a hiring bias as a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on New York. more »
By Jerry Price - Feb 6, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation
Racial Reconciliation - Anti-Semitism
Anti-Semitism is a growing problem worldwide, much of it fueled by growing Muslim populations. The continued conflict in the Middle East is spilling over into other countries where people who are upset with Israel vent their anger toward local Jews. more »
By Jerry Price - Feb 6, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation
Racial Reconciliation - African American
Though much is yet to be done, progress has been made in relationships with African Americans in the Southern Baptist Convention. For example:
- Associations have begun to call African Americans to serve as director of missions.
By Jerry Price - Feb 6, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation
Racial Reconciliation - General
Three Views Regarding Race
Perspective #1: The Civil Rights Strategy
The only fair and effective way to achieve racial equality is by scrupulously adhering to the principle of equality under the law. more »
By Jerry Price - Feb 6, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation
Child Abuse and What Christians Must Do About It
“Do ye hear the children weeping, O my brothers,
Ere the sorrow comes with years? …
They are weeping in the playtime of the others,
in the country of the free.” more »
Topic: Family, Abuse, Child Abuse
Alternatives to Abortion: Suggestions for Action
“Speak up for those who have no voice, for the justice of all who are dispossessed” (Prov. 31:8).
Dale and Jane had no reason to be concerned about abortion, or so they thought. more »
Comments on Samuel Alito’s Confirmation Hearings
The Senate Judiciary Committee hearings for Judge Samuel Alito were something I will not soon forget as an eyewitness. They were filled with some of the best and some of the worst of human behavior. more »
By Barrett Duke - Jan 13, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Legislation, National