Holt-Smith Debate On The Church And The Eldership

By Ron Halbrook Charles A. Holt of Chattanooga, Tennessee and J.T. Smith of Lake Jackson, Texas debated the nature of the church and of the eldership for five nights (30 Sept.-4 Oct. 1985) in Lake Jackson. Holt’s moderator was Terry Gardner of Indianapolis, Indiana and Smith’s was Elmer Moore of Lufkin, Texas. The discussion was. exemplary …

The Word Of God: Its Comprehensibility

By Tommy L. McClure Widely held in the religious world is the idea that God’s word is so obscure and complicated that the common people cannot understand it. Many are led to believe they have to depend upon their priest, rabbi, or pastor to tell them what to do in religious matters. Therefore, they have little …

“Humanism,” Society And The Public Schools!

By Nina R. Helterbrand According to Webster’s Dictionary, humanism is “a doctrine, attitude, or way of life, centered on human interests or values; especially: a philosophy that asserts the dignity and worth of man and his capacity for self-realization through reason and that often rejects supernaturalism.” As a teacher in the public school system, as well …