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The separation of church and state is good for church and state


The separation of church and state is good for church and state

Rev. Don Heath | Guest columnist Christian nationalism is a political ideology rather than a theological position. At its core, it is the belief that America is superior to all other nations, that God has uniquely blessed America above all other nations, and that America should be recognized as a Christian nation. Christian nationalism has […]

Old forests on our public lands must be protected


Old forests on our public lands must be protected

Charles M. Tarver | Guest opinion Currently, chainsaws and logging trucks are destroying one of the most beautiful and biologically diverse old-growth forests in Western North Carolina. The US Forest Service’s Brushy Mountain logging project is cutting down a rare old-growth forest near Highlands. The logging is destroying the habitat of rare green salamanders and […]

Life term and independence of the Supreme Court


Life term and independence of the Supreme Court

James W. Pfister | Community Columnist President Joe Biden (hereinafter “Biden”) has expressed his displeasure with the Supreme Court (hereinafter “Court”) and proposed an 18-year term limit for justices, which would deprive them of lifetime tenure. It is not unusual in history for the political branches of government to be hostile to the judiciary. The […]