The Supreme Court made 2 rulings on the public display of The Ten Commandments this week that may, at first glance, seem contradictory. In one decision the Court ruled that a monument diplaying TheTen Commandments could remain on the grounds of the Texas State House. This would appear to be a victory for the Judeo [...]
My niece sent me this Associated Press report from June 23rd about what they call a "potential split" within the Presbyterian Church, (U.S. A.) The report reads, in part: Since 2001, Presbyterians have been awaiting recommendations from a special task force on "Peace, Unity and Purity," charged with seeking a way to overcome severe disagreements [...]
I have just posted my review of Natural Law: The Foundation Of An Orderly Economic System by Alberto Piedra. This is an excellent, scholarly book that raises the need for a natural, or God given, law as the basis for ordering society instead of human reason. Here is what Piedra gives as the purpose of [...]
I am the pastor of Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Florence, SC. I have been a Presbyterian Church (USA) pastor for over 20 years. I'm married, with no children - but 3 dogs! I enjoy meeting people, reading, blogging, watching sports, and fishing -- among other things.
The opinions you'll find here are mine alone. They do not necessarily express the views of my church, my Presbytery, my denomination, my family, my friends, or anyone else. The attempted humor you'll find here is definitely mine.
Bill Hayes
