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Published: June 29, 2008
Updated: 06/27/2008 11:45 pm
I am writing in response to the June 20 letter "No Biblical Scholar" attacking Cal Thomas' column and his biblical understanding of Jesus' statement, "I am the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father but by me" (John 14:6).
What comes to my mind is Jesus' answer to the religious elite of his day: "Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God" (Matthew 22:29).
Why would the son of God come to this earth and die on the cross to pay for our redemption so that we might have eternal life and then allow man to come up with a multiplicity of other religious systems that are all based on our "good works"? It does not make sense.
Please read carefully what the Lord Jesus Christ said on the day he rose from the dead, as found in Luke 24:44-47. Whom are you going to believe, the Lord Jesus Christ or those who say there are many ways to God?
GRAYSON H. BAXTER
Winston-Salem
Fresh Approach?
In a recent mailing, Rep. Virginia Foxx, at taxpayer expense, tells us that "we need a fresh approach to Washington's energy policy." Unfortunately, none of her ideas are new, but they are misleading.
The drilling moratorium in some coastal areas has wide support, including that of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush. We cannot drill our way toward energy independence, and expecting supply to approach demand ever again is nonsense. She does not mention renewable energy sources such as fuel cells, biodiesel, solar and wind, but only rants on the ethanol program.
There is nothing new about nuclear power, and Foxx fails to address the problems of radioactive waste disposal and that no power utility would cover the liability or building expense of new reactors without tax dollars.
Foxx's voting record on the League of Conservation Voters Web site (www.lcv.org) shows that her concern for rising gas prices was not enough to persuade her to vote for higher fuel-economy standards. Energy efficient products should be a mark of product quality.
It may be the worst of times at the gas pump, but for those working for a new energy future, it may well be the best of times.
HENRY FANSLER
Lewisville
Tourism Funds
The Journal's June 25 editorial "Financing the Arts" refers to the "challenge of improving [the Tourism Development Authority.]" This wording is troubling, as it seems unfair to single out Winston-Salem's award-winning tourism professionals for improvement based on unsubstantiated allegations.
As the editorial suggests, money for the arts is tight in Winston-Salem. However, taking money allocated for overnight tourism and giving it to arts events that attract mostly local audiences is not the best course. As suggested in the editorial, it does make sense for arts events that bring in many overnight visitors to receive tourism funds.
An additional idea is to find a more inexpensive and effective way to market our area in terms of arts and culture.
Without substantial additional funding, it will be difficult for Winston-Salem to live up to its "City of the Arts" moniker. While increased county funding for the arts is important, why not also develop a more sustainable and comprehensive way to view and represent ourselves -- as the "City of Arts and Heritage"? Both aspects are strong here, they complement each other, and the Moravian heritage in particular is unique to this area in the state and South.
ELIZABETH A. CARLSON
Winston-Salem
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