We grow up receiving very distinct messages, both overtly and subliminally, that the most sought after state is one of “happiness,” a “positive attitude,” and eternal “gratitude.” Our society supports ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. I have been raised in Christianity all my life, and I am consistently surprised by the tone of ...

I came to Alabama in 1983. During this time, Fob James, Steve Windom, Guy Hunt, John Giles, Bob Riley and the Christian Coalition have stated repeatedly they do not want to educate their kids on ...