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For some, divorce is not an evil—it's a lifeboat
The Bible—both Old and New testaments—have strong words on divorce. But can divorce, painful as it is, be the best, most Christian, of a set of bad options? Quentin Kinnision, Ph.D., Christian...
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The U.N. fails to protect women in the Congo
Doug Kulungu (BA ’10) is concerned about his homeland. The Congo has been in the grip of civil war for more than 15 years. Not just soldiers suffer in this war; women are victimized by rape as a...
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Looking at 1979 and 1989 to understand Egypt in 2011
Events in Egypt are beyond the speed of instant communication. History/political science professor Ken Martens Friesen looks to Berlin and China in 1989 and Iran in 1979 to see which way Egypt could...
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The importance of social-emotional learning in the lives of young children
School is an experience with society that shapes the rest of a child’s life. Peter Kopriva, professor in special education and early childhood development, looks at ways to help children adjust that...
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Another perspective on aid for higher education
Shrinking government budgets have put college and university financial aid under the political microscope. While there is general agreement that the system needs fixing, one segment of higher...
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Holiday gift giving with a purpose
It’s happened to all of us: we’re at the mall, enjoying the air conditioning and shopping for summer clothes when we stumble across a holiday display, complete with plastic snow and Christmas trees....
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Upcoming elections crucial to Congo
It has been 51 years since the Democratic Republic of the Congo received its independence from Belgium—more than five decades since the people received their alienated right of freedom—and the country...
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The arc of history bends towards justice
Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke of the future with hope. Despite the difficulties and dangers faced by him and others working for human equality, King kept faith—in God, people and the possibility of a...
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Equality is not justice
The American legal system is based on equality before the law—but does legal equality mean identical treatment? Duane Ruth-Heffelbower, J.D., M.Div., associate professor of peacemaking and conflict...
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A declining church in a spiritual culture
Results from a recent Pew study may concern and confuse those who care about the place of faith in the community. On the one hand, the percentage of Americans identifying themselves as Protestants has...
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Scholars Speak: Washington is working better than you think
The federal government is getting back to work…slowly. But what a 16 days! Democrats and Republicans agreed on nothing and some polls claimed voters preferred hemorrhoids to Congress. Clearly the...
View ArticleThe real battle for the future of Afghanistan
Between the Taliban and troop surges, Afghanistan grabs the headlines--but Pakistan may be the real issue in the region. Such is the case Ken Martens Friesen, Fresno Pacific University history and...
View ArticleAll I really need to know I relearned running a marathon
The first marathon runner died at the end of his race; still people by the thousands participate every year in what is perhaps the ultimate test of athletic endurance. Going this distance is also a...
View ArticleSkills for the 21st century
Employers know what kind of workers they want. They’re after people who can think critically, solve problems, communicate and collaborate. Employees and entrepreneurs in the 21st century must also be...
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Are Christians hate-filled hypocrites?
A pastor preaches book burning and catches worldwide attention, not only for himself but for the faith he claims to espouse. Christianity has been here before, seen as a violent hate-filled religion...
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For some, divorce is not an evil—it's a lifeboat
The Bible—both Old and New testaments—have strong words on divorce. But can divorce, painful as it is, be the best, most Christian, of a set of bad options? Quentin Kinnision, Ph.D., Christian...
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