Preacher's Piece

Lately, I’ve received more feedback than usual concerning this opinion column. As a general rule, the feedback I receive is very positive and affirmative. To be honest, I don’t get a whole lot of feedback except for an occasional text message or email or phone call. The most feedback I receive is face to face with people I run into on the street.

I have found when people disagree, they tend to be irritated with me in a personal way. Take for instance, my stance on abortion. I base my opinion that abortion is wrong because the Bible teaches that life begins long before we are act...