Penitence and politics in the Anita Hill era plays on
Boston Globe columnist Filer Goodman revisits the Anita Hill and Clarence Thomas hearings, noting Brock's recantation and how the episode reshaped civil rights discourse. He questions whether politicians and the public have learned restraint and accountability after a decade of bitter debate and partisan rhetoric.
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Churches should not surrender role in helping the poor
Cal Thomas argues against funding faith based programs via tax breaks, warning that government aid could erode church responsibility to aid the needy. He cites Barna data showing declining church giving and urges Christians to meet biblical duties without Caesar as primary provider.
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