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The Chimes

Christians should save their money this Halloween

Christians should save their money this Halloween
Spending money on Halloween fuels an industry that is the antithesis of Christianity.
Caleb Britt, Staff Writer October 25, 2021

The National Retail Federation estimated that the average person spends about $100 on Halloween for costumes, candy, cards and decorations. There are many other unforeseen costs associated with Halloween that can make it one of the more expensive “holidays” of the year. On Halloween, people are...

Another Victorian Era of morality is upon us

Another Victorian Era of morality is upon us
Political correctness brings our century-long experiment with loose living full circle.
Brian Brooks, Freelance Writer April 6, 2019

An oft-repeated fable about the Victorian period suggests that members of English high society placed tablecloths over intricately carved table legs out of fear they would be considered too sexually evocative. Although this story is a myth, it exemplifies the widely-perceived—and to a certain extent...

The morality of a border wall reconsidered

a patroller stands next to the border wall
Walls can help provide safe and secure borders, while open borders will lead to a world governed by distant global elites at the expense of vibrant and unique national communities.
Darren Guerra and Markus Zehnder February 2, 2019

Are walls immoral? Are people who support walls acting immorally? Two respected Biola faculty colleagues recently argued, in a previous article, that Christians should not support a wall at the southern border of the U.S. because to do so would be inherently immoral. In the spirit of rigorous and civil...

Morality sought sans belief

Illustration by Nicole Landon/THE CHIMES
Where purpose meets the world’s cry for Christ.
Ashley Brimmage, Writer October 31, 2017
Where purpose meets the world’s cry for Christ.

Opinions should reflect willingness to understand

Students should not be afraid to have opinions in a time of growing polarization.
Justin Yun, Writer May 17, 2017
Students should not be afraid to have opinions in a time of growing polarization.

The church must reclaim its prophetic roots

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Christians cannot be passive in the face of social injustice.
Justin Yun, Writer December 1, 2016
Christians cannot be passive in the face of social injustice.

Minimum wage hurts more than just economies

Infographic by Tony Flores/THE CHIMES
Seattle and Puerto Rico warn us to not follow in their footsteps of a $15 minimum wage.
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer April 26, 2016
Seattle and Puerto Rico warn us to not follow in their footsteps of a $15 minimum wage.

Evangelicals must not fear politics

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Despite the common idea that the government should not legislate morality, Christians have a duty to political engagement.
Lewis Waha, Writer February 17, 2016
Despite the common idea that the government should not legislate morality, Christians have a duty to political engagement.

Scientists must acknowledge morality’s multiple dimensions

Scientists must acknowledge morality’s multiple dimensions
Lewis Waha responds to articles concluding that religious children are less moral than secular ones.
Lewis Waha, Writer November 11, 2015
Lewis Waha responds to articles concluding that religious children are less moral than secular ones.

Video games are not the enemy

Siblings playing Video Games sitting in the sofa
Gaming should not be vilified as many video games’ themes provide opportunities for thought and discussion.
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer March 3, 2015
Gaming should not be vilified as many video games’ themes provide opportunities for thought and discussion.