On the Lege

Pro-gambling interests try their luck again; and other Lege news

"...are the far-right Texas Eagle Forum and the not-as-far-right Christian Life Commission, the lobby arm of the Baptist General..."

March 16, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Letters at 3AM

U.S. military action against Iran is not likely to be tolerated by Europe, Russia, and China

"...power plant in the Iranian city of Bushehr (The Christian Science Monitor, Dec. 27, 2006, p.1)...."

Feb. 16, 2007 Column by Michael Ventura

Page Two: Red-State Specials

In the current political climate, reasoned debate turns too easily to ideological hate

"...hosts, the (nonexistent) liberal bias of the media, satanic anti-Christian fanatics, Masons, or the too-much-maligned American Civil Liberties Union...."

Dec. 29, 2006 Column by Louis Black

One Doc's Medicine: Serve God, save the planet

Dr. J. Matthew Sleeth believes he has the metaphysical medicine to heal the largely disjointed relationship between the country's environmental and religious communities.

"...his new book, Serve God, Save the Planet: A Christian Call to Action...."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Page Two

Beyond Belief: Belligerent intolerance is no testament to faith

"...totally. Rest assured, they will be." Isn't that so Christian!?! Isn't that just turning the other cheek and loving..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...target in some circles. 5) What's on the menu?"]Nothing Christian About 'Impurities'Daniel [Younger],..."

Feb. 18, 2005 Column

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...got the kiss-off of death from his daughter Melissa Christian who publicly endorsed Allen's opponent, Katy Hubener to replace..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

Locals Talk Cash in D.C.

Rail, roads, and BCP lead the Austin delegation's list of talking points

"...eyeing the line as possible commuter rail, and Elizabeth Christian, chair of the chamber's transportation committee, presented the pitch..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Transforming a Neighborhood Near You

Since 1985, Austin's Art in Public Places program has placed more than 100 works in 57 facilities, transforming not only the look of the city but neighborhoods and the lives of people in them.

"...bigger than her high school," says Mercedes. Her classmate Christian laughs...."

Dec. 20, 2002 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

High Art and Holy Spirit Team Up at the Ragamuffin Film Festival

The Hope Arts Festival and local film collective Project Seven host an Evangelical Christian film festival at the Alamo Drafthouse Downtown this weekend.

"...Anyone who's had to sit through recent Evangelical Christian attempts at feature filmmaking -- we're talking Omega Code..."

July 12, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

God Votes Right

The Texas Republicans Gather in Dallas to Pray

"...as the declaration that what Texas needs is an all-Christian judiciary. As reported Sunday by Ken Herman, the Saturday..."

June 14, 2002 News Column by Michael King

All the Right Moves

Democrat Donna Howard faces self-proclaimed moderate Republican Cynthia Thornton in the general election for Austin's seat on the State Board of Education

"...Given the recent controversies ignited by influential Christian conservatives on the State Board of Education, one might..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Postmarks

HPBC is on the minds of many this week; Gotham lingers in the shadows.

"...abide by seem to have no jurisdiction over large, Christian business interests. Sometimes it's easier that way...."

Nov. 26, 1999 Column

The Code We Share

How a nice Jewish boy like Lorne Opler found G_d at a Christian seminary.

"...Immersing my Jewishness in a totally Christian environment meant confronting issues and feelings that were part..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Features Feature by Lorne Opler

God's Steward at the TNRCC

In Barry McBee's Environment, Politics and Religion Mix

"...There are two Barry McBees. One is a born-again Christian, a ram-rod straight barrister who is not afraid to..."

Jan. 16, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Public Notice: Your Government at Work

The Texas Legislature and “the disturbing category of ‘Who Knows?’”

"...faith," he said, but denounced SB 1515 as "deeply un-Christian ... This bill is idolatrous, it is exclusionary, and..."

May 26, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Lingua Ignota, Daniel Fears, Mobley, a Doug Sahm celebration, and more worthy local shows

"...Lingua Ignota's third LP, Sinner Get Ready, in the Christian music section, causing an unassuming listener to grasp their..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Other Worlds Film Festival Summons a Jewish Dark Spirit for The Vigil

Not your regular Hollywood demon

"...rare to see a movie that looks beyond the Christian eschatological order of angels and devils. Yet for his..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Mayor

Santas, sewers, and park benches: A very different look at everyday life in Ramallah

"...Director David Osit returns to the subject of Muslim-Christian relations, previously viewed through the topic of Manhattan's Sharif..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Porno

Horror-sex-comedy never quite (ahem) rises to the occassion

"...and image interference) the biggest may be that teenage Christians are constantly, utterly DTF. In fact, the more evangelical..."

April 10, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

I Still Believe

Christian singer-songwriter Jeremy Camp's cancer biopic is light on the evangelism

"...Like other overtly Christian-themed movies in recent memory, I Still Believe has an..."

March 13, 2020 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Fantastic Fest Review: After Midnight

We're definitely digging Jeremy Gardner's scene

"...In interviews, Gardner has spoken openly about After Midnight..."

Sept. 25, 2019 Screens Post by Matthew Monagle

Now Streaming in Austin: "Texas Strong"

Webby-winning documentary lets a trans kid speak for herself

"...in Pearland, Texas, born to a very typical Pearland Christian conservative family. She is also the star of "Texas..."

May 17, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

The Gospel of Eureka

Restore your faith in humanity with this documentary about LGTBQ acceptance in the Ozarks

"...surprisingly tolerant township of Eureka, Ark. A deeply evangelical Christian community that’s home to both the Christ of the..."

March 8, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Hyperlocal for the Holidays

From shoes to dollhouses to leather goods, these Austin designers are doing it their way

"...When Anne Christian and Ivan Cook adopted their dogs, Flora and Leland,..."

Nov. 25, 2016 Features Feature by Nina Hernandez

Point Austin: The Devil and Gov. Perry

'Spiritual Warfare' is no substitute for the earthly obligations of government

"...The devil made Jefferson do it. Onward, Christian Soldiers..."

Sept. 28, 2012 News Column by Michael King

The AggreGAYtor: August 17

Your daily dose of LGBTQ news

"...But the serpent was watching closely. The radicalized Christian Right saw the sympathy gained with every “It Gets..."

Aug. 17, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

A 'Do or Die' Year at Reagan

A Q&A with 'Saving the School' author Michael Brick

"...for another and very clashing reason – the devout Christian faith that she's just exploring that year. They've all..."

Aug. 17, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Blue Like Jazz

Based on the bestseller by Donald Miller, this is the story of a Texas-raised Southern Baptist who finds maturity on the liberal campus of Reed College in Portland, Ore.

"...Ore., a bastion of liberalism and student engagement. Miller's Christian faith has been shaken to its core by his..."

April 13, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Respect People of Other Faiths

"...new license plates on their cars, plates symbolizing the Christian faith. It tells me that officials who made the..."

Dec. 26, 2011 Postmarks

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