Charles Bayer is a somewhat retired theological professor and congregational pastor. He and Wendy live at Pilgrim Place in Claremont, Calif., where he is still involved in writing a newspaper column and a variety of other jobs, boards and activities.
Articles from Charles Bayer
Why Religion Is in Trouble
May 9, 2013
“What do you think of when you hear the word ’Christian?’” I’ve been peddling that question around recently to people of all ages. I’ve asked it among those who have been fortunate enough to be better educated, and among those whose academic background is more ... Read more »
What is Happening in the Religious World
May 7, 2013
In these three years I have filed over 150 columns about public affairs and politics. While my life-long vocation has been as a pastor and theologian, only three of these columns have been about religion. Well, that is not quite true. Over the years I ... Read more »
Global Warming and the Buildings We Construct
April 23, 2013
If we are serious about the crisis involved in global warming and its causes, we must do more than drive hybrids. One of the areas few have yet to take seriously is the nature of our buildings. Let me tell you about one that is ... Read more »
I May Get Into Trouble With This One
April 11, 2013
Every few days—or sometimes it seems every few hours—someone calls, writes or sees me on the street suggesting I give more attention to some particular concern high on their agenda. My usual response is, “Of course, I’ll give it a try,” and I often do. Read more »
Let's Look at the Loopholes
March 28, 2013
A congressional storm is now raging around what have been called loopholes. The Democrats want to close them as a way to increase revenue. The Republicans call closing them ”tax increases,” and look upon any tightening with horror. Well, just what are they? They are ... Read more »
Slowing Down the Bloodbath
March 20, 2013
If you have assumed that nobody believes Congress will adopt sensible restrictions on firearms, you need to look again. The Second Amendment guarantees the right for civilians to bear arms. But under the Supreme Court decision that is not an absolute right, any more than ... Read more »
Just My Opinion
I Asked for It!
March 13, 2013
A couple of weeks back I produced a list of current myths plaguing the American landscape. In that article I suggested that some of my readers may have items to add to my list. Did you ever! Here are a few which came in within ... Read more »
Moral Injury: A National Epidemic
March 6, 2013
Veterans of our recent wars are coming home increasingly troubled. It is estimated that 20 percent of all America’s homeless are military returnees. More veterans commit suicide each year than have been killed in the entire decade of the Iraq and the Afghanistan wars! For ... Read more »
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