Opinion

  The United States of America has attacked a sovereign Middle Eastern nation without a formal declaration of War by Congress. This country poses no military threat to the United States and coincidentally holds large reserves of oil. Sound familiar? And no, I’m not talking about Iraq. The United States has no business conducting combat

 Have you heard that Rob Bell is a Universalist now? It’s true. He wrote a new book that says you don’t need to be a Christian to go to heaven. Surely this can’t be so. Christianity’s video-making celebrity gone heretic? He’s too hipster for that to happen! His most recent work, entitled “Love Wins: A

In one of my classes a few weeks ago, we discussed Lent and how it should be viewed. My professor emphasized a very important concept: Lent is about acknowledging our sin and humanity and seeking a more fulfilling relationship with God. So, while it may sound humble and happy to give up an easy thing

Dear Waltonian, The March 30 Waltonian Opinions article entitled, “An unjust acceptance rate: Our Christian mission should not require low standards,” has generated a variety of conversations, both informal and formal. Within this context, it is important to highlight and reflect on the University’s foundational commitment “To Justice, reconciliation, and transformation,” as stated in the

Dear Waltonian, I write expressing my heartache at the Monday April 4 forum regarding the article, “An Unjust Acceptance Rate…” Many were hurt by the article. They must be heard and their concerns addressed, but the forum did so in a way that caused more harm than healing. The forum assumed the author’s intent was

The comment process for Beth Dahlstrom’s article was disabled due to expletives and inappropriate anonymous comments.  We invite letters to the editor due Thursday, April 7th by noon.

  The Waltonian sincerely apologizes for the hurt and sense of marginalization that people have felt in response to a recent opinions article.  Several Waltonian editors were able to gather in an emergency meeting this afternoon.  We invite corrections and counter views in the form of letters to the editor* or on our website (www.waltonian.com). 

Our Christian mission should not require low standards

A professor reflects upon his time in Israel and Palestine