Category: Opinions
September 23, 2016
Opinions
Globalization, Proselytization and the Gospel
Last week, Chad McCallum’s chapel message centered around the claim that the gospel is in dire need around the globe. He…
The “Good” and “Bad” Boxes Are Broken
I’ll be honest: I generally hold people I don’t like in quite low regard. By quite low I mean bottom-of-the-well…
September 16, 2016
Opinions
The Crumbling of the Church Family
The Church has always been big on family. Many churches preach about how today’s society has lost the value of…
September 16, 2016
Opinions
From the Editor’s Desk: Stirring the Pot
We scroll through our Facebook feed, sighing at our racist uncle that’s sharing an opinion written by one of his…
April 27, 2016
Opinions
The Force of Words: Reflections on Dialogue at Houghton
As outgoing editor-in-chief I’d like to conclude my career at The Star with a few remarks regarding the paper this…
April 27, 2016
Opinions
The Danger of Forgetting Foresight
We live in an incredible period of history which might one day be viewed the same way the Renaissance is…
April 27, 2016
Opinions
Response: The Right to Die (With Dignity)
Despite recent and increasing political attention, end-of-life issues such as physician-assisted suicide (PAS) and active euthanasia are not new. In…
April 27, 2016
Opinions, Letter to the Editor, Opinions
Responses to “The Right to Die (With Dignity)”
Dear Editor: In response to the article on PAS: Suicide, no matter how, is primarily wrong, and illegal. This article…
April 21, 2016
Opinions
Ethical Contradictions – Abolishing the Death Penalty
Currently, 31 states in the U.S. still have the death penalty. According to ProCon.org, the remaining 19 states (including New…
April 21, 2016
Opinions
What a Beautiful Garden It Can Be
The world, be that the broader world itself, the smaller college world, or one’s personal world, can be an overwhelming…