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After 80 years, town still known for ‘Monkey Trial’
Posted: 12/02/05
Tom Davis gives a tour of the museum in the basement of the Rhea County Courthouse dedicated to the Scopes "Monkey Trial." Eighty years ago, media coverage of the trial branded Dayton, Tenn., a backwater haven of the Bible Belt, where ignorant Christians gave blind faith precedence over scientific discovery. (Photos by Michael Clancy/RNS) After 80 years, town still
known for 'Monkey Trial'By Amy Green
Religion News Service
DAYTON, Tenn. (RNS)–Eighty years ago, media coverage of the Scopes “Monkey Trial” branded this town a backwater haven of the Bible Belt, a place where ignorant Christians gave blind faith precedence over scientific discovery.
12/02/2005 - By John Rutledge
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Texas Tidbits
Posted: 12/02/05
Texas Tidbits
DBU honors two. Dallas Baptist University honored Michael Stuart, a Mesquite dentist, church musician and member of First Baptist Church in Sunnyvale, as 2005 Distinguished Alumnus at its homecoming alumni banquet. Stuart, who completed his undergraduate studies at DBU in 1974, went on to earn a master's degree in church music from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and his doctorate from the Baylor College of Dentistry. His wife, Kathy, is a retired educator and principal. The Stuarts have two daughters and three grandchildren. DBU also honored Jamie Lash, business professor and director of student development, with its 2005 Honorary Alumnus award. Before joining the DBU faculty in 1988, Lash taught at Baylor University. In addition to his responsibilities on the DBU campus, Lash is a frequent speaker at churches and retreats throughout the United States. For six years, he maintained a radio ministry in Washington, D.C., and Dallas. He and his wife, Marcy, live in Grand Prairie and have three children.
ETBU education students form organization. East Texas Baptist University education students have formed a new campus organization–the Future Educators of the World. Newly elected officers are President Sara Thompson, a junior from Marshall; Vice President Lauren Youngblood, a junior from Whitehouse; and Secretary Amy DuBose, a senior from Overton. Brian Nichols, dean of the ETBU School of Education, and Carolyn Dierksen, associate professor of teacher education, will serve as faculty sponsors.
Information desired on evangelist. The archivist at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is seeking information about 20th century Texas Baptist evangelist B.B. Crimm. Crimm lived in Marshall and died in 1950. Anyone who has information about Crimm, including any stories regarding his life and ministry, can contact Jim Lutzweiler at 101 Thornwood Rd., Jamestown, N.C. 27282 or call (919) 761-2249 or (336) 686-2043.
12/02/2005 - By John Rutledge
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Wave of hope sweeps Thailand in months after tsunami
Posted: 12/02/05
Wave of hope sweeps Thailand
in months after tsunamiChildren play in their "front yards" after the tide comes in to a "Sea Gypsy" village in southern Thailand. Already poor, the village faced starvation when the tsunami of 2004 destroyed their fishing boats. Missionary Mark Caldwell and local Christians brought help and the love of Christ. (Photo courtesy of IMB) By Erich Bridges
International Mission Board
Sunset paints a glorious reddish glow across the placid water lapping the beach at Khao Lak, Thailand. The view calms the mind, quiets the heart and and packs in the tourists at posh resorts.
12/02/2005 - By John Rutledge
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Cybercolumn by Brett Younger: The Great American Christmas Letter
Posted: 12/02/05
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CYBER COLUMN:
The Great American Christmas LetterBy Brett Younger
Dear Friends, Family & Many Readers of the Baptist Standard Whom I’ve Never Met,
My family is not the kind that writes Christmas letters, but each year I read so many heart-warming epistles from wonderful families that I feel inspired. I have to begin by admitting that none of us are learning to dance, quilt or speak French. I’m sorry to say that we are not earning belts of any color in Tae Kwon Do. I’m embarrassed to confess that we have no new houses, cars, pets or children (and have no desire for any of these). Maybe we should have gone to Disneyworld, but we had a good year.
12/02/2005 - By John Rutledge
