Sightings Articles
Churches Facing Minister Shortages by James L. Evans
A study completed a few weeks ago by Auburn Theological Seminary in New York study suggests that churches in America may be facing a dramatic shortage of ministers in the coming years. According to the study, less than a third of students now attend...
April 8, 2010
Controlling the Words — James L. Evans
October 8, 2009 One of the most popular biblical translations among evangelical conservatives is the New International Version. Introduced in 1978, and immediately endorsed by Billy Graham, the NIV has sold over 300 million copies. As of 2011 the ...
October 8, 2009
Parental Guidance in Matters of Faith — James L. Evans
In the latest clash between fundamentalist Christianity and the rest of the world, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) recently assigned a PG rating to an explicitly Christian film. The movie, Facing the Giants, is the story of a footbal...
July 6, 2006
Billy Graham's Final Crusade -- James L. Evans
Two weekends ago, Billy Graham preached what has been predicted to be his final American evangelistic campaign -- perhaps his last campaign ever. If this proves to be true, his career will have concluded where it began, in New York. His first nationa...
July 7, 2005
Campolo's Evangelical Critique — James L. Evans
Tony Campolo, professor and Christian preacher, believes evangelicalism has been hijacked. He makes his case in a provocative new book entitled Speaking My Mind. Campolo argues that evangelicals became captive to an alien agenda when they allowed out...
October 7, 2004
Eye for an Eye — James L. Evans
The election season is upon us. The red, white, and blue streamers are out. The "vote for" whomever signs are up. There are songs of partisan loyalty in the air. The news networks are firing up their huge electronic maps of red and blue states, which...
September 16, 2004
Marching Orders — James L. Evans
It may be that President Bush and his re-election campaign have finally found the limits of evangelical good will. The President's high profile faith and open acknowledgement of Jesus as his favorite political philosopher has endeared him to evangel...
July 15, 2004
Taking God's Name in Vain — James L. Evans
After a long legal journey, the Supreme Court has finally heard Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow, better known as the "Under God" case. A decision is expected later this spring. The particulars are well known: avowed atheist Michael New...
April 29, 2004
Candidates Hit the Sawdust Trail — James L. Evans
The 2004 presidential race is shaping up to be as much an old time religious revival as it is a political contest. Informed by consultants that sixty-two percent of American voters prefer candidates with religious convictions, Democratic presidential...
January 15, 2004
A New World — James L. Evans
The sci-fi thriller The Matrix reached its conclusion last week with the release of Matrix Revolutions, the third and final installment in the series. The basic story chronicles a futuristic battle between humans and computer-driven machines. Along w...