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The Chimes

Subjective ethics are not biblical

Subjective ethics are not biblical
Ethical decisions should not be based on feelings.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer February 23, 2022

Britannica describes morality and ethics as distinguishing right and wrong. While morality remains personal, the standards for ethics are socially agreed upon. Imanuel Kant, Aristotle and Plato are among the world’s most famous philosophers who pondered on ethics and what they mean for humans. Ethics...

Black History Month is worth celebrating

Black History Month is worth celebrating
February is dedicated to celebration and reconciliation.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor February 21, 2022

Each February, the United States celebrates Black History Month. The month honors Black Americans—their history and their achievements. The month also allows a dedicated time to reflect on years of hardship, trial and injustice. It is a time to contemplate how far the country has come and identify...

The mask hypocrisy continues

The mask hypocrisy continues
People with authority and influence continue to hold double standards on COVID-19 restrictions—two years later.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor February 18, 2022

It is easy to make the rules—but it is difficult to follow them. When Super Bowl LVI was hosted in the freshly minted SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California last weekend, the stadium announced it was going to hand out KN95 masks to all attendees—fans would be required to wear the masks throughout...

Church is a place to learn

Church is a place to learn
Teaching should always be part of the church.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer February 16, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way society functions. For over a year, people retreated into their homes, overcome by fear. This was not limited to places of business and schools but churches as well. The retreat to the home brings up the interesting subject about what it means to learn in the church.  The...

Valentine’s Day still applies to single people

Valentine’s Day still applies to single people
A day of love—without a lover.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor February 14, 2022

Between red roses, pink boxes and dark chocolate, the month of February is dedicated to the holiday of love. There are a few legends of who Valentine’s Day might be named after, but the most common story is of Saint Valentine. In order to strengthen his army, Emperor Claudius II declared marriage illegal...

Do not underestimate encouragement

Do not underestimate encouragement
Encouragement is a positive trait that can lift others up.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor February 11, 2022

There is something special about encouragement. Whether one gives encouragement or receives it, encouragements brighten even the darkest day. Genuine encouragement is underrated in today’s society. Often, flippant comments are used in everyday language. However, without intention behind encouragement,...

Evangelism needs to include science

Evangelism needs to include science
Science is a tool that should not be ignored.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer February 9, 2022

When an evangelism opportunity arises, Christians should be prepared to use science as a tool to answer questions. There are people who have “standard issues” with Christianity such as mistrust of the church, an unwillingness to live by the biblical standard or a dislike of Christians.  The Barna...

Racial preference should not determine Supreme Court justice nominees

Racial preference should not determine Supreme Court justice nominees
Biden neglects other nominees because of gender and race.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor February 4, 2022

After 27 years of service, Justice Stephen Breyer announced his impending retirement from the Supreme Court. The 83-year-old liberal justice faced pressure from the left to retire while the Democrats maintain power in the White House and Senate, NBC reports.  Even before Breyer’s retirement announcement,...

Every Christian is called to be an apologist

Every Christian is called to be an apologist
The Bible calls every Christian to defend the word of God.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer February 2, 2022

When someone today thinks of an apologist, they might think of it as a profession. Similar to preaching, only certain types of people are called to the task. In reality, all Christians are called to apologetics. 1 Peter 3:15-16 says, “but in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, ready at any...

Russia will probably not go to war over Ukraine

Russia will probably not go to war over Ukraine
While tensions run high, Moscow will not rush into war with the West.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor January 31, 2022

Vladimir Putin really does not want his neighboring country to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. If Ukraine were to join forces with the western-run organization founded in 1949, Russia would have the West’s military force on their doorstep. That would be enough to make any country—who...

The pope’s warning should be heeded

The pope’s warning should be heeded
Choosing pets over children is not biblical.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor January 28, 2022

Earlier this month, Pope Francis directly addressed people who choose to raise pets rather than children. “We see that people do not want to have children, or just one and no more,” Francis said, when speaking about Joseph and how he raised young Jesus. He continued by stating the importance of adopting...

Authors every Christian should know

Authors every Christian should know
Christians need to broaden their horizons.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer January 26, 2022

Many Christians believe they do their due diligence by reading the Bible every day, conducting Bible study and reading a devotional. While these spiritual practices are worthwhile, Christians should broaden their horizons to consider theological works aside from Scripture. As the word of God, the Bible...