Self-righteous hearts
By Jordan Thompson Staff Writer I have a lot to say about the elephants in the room; one of them is Christian, one of them is gay. They are not bullying each other. They do not want to make a scene – they are not even talking. One of them is just trying to be a good Christian while the other is just trying to be himself. The tension between Christianity and homosexuality is powerful in a quiet way; it involves less brutal name-calling than most of the bullying geared towards homosexuals. When it comes to Christianity, homophobia is simply the fear of something “bad” or “wrong,” and the lack of a malicious tongue is…
Mormons embrace unique niche at CHS
Thomas Hair Online Copy Editor If one were to walk through the door of any classroom at Coppell High School, they would immediately encounter a combination of various cultures and ethnicities. In this day and age, diversity is prized, and direct interaction with other beliefs is encouraged. One often-overlooked belief in Coppell’s assortment of religions is that of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – more commonly known as the Mormon church. Despite being the sixth largest religion in America, with a membership claimed to be over six million, Mormons are still not adequately understood by many Americans. Essentially, Mormonism is another breed of Christianity characterized by the belief in modern-day prophets of…
Harry Potter not sacrilegious, Hair says
Emma Hair Copy Editor There are many people in this world who make snap-judgments about things because of their religion. The first thing that comes to mind is the shocking number of people who have yet to read the Harry Potter series because they heard it contains witchcraft, and, apparently, that automatically makes it a terrible thing to read. The most vocally disapproving group is Christians, often speaking out about the “evils” of Harry Potter. This tendency for Christians to judge wonderful literature without having any background knowledge on the subject is an unfortunate fault. If you are one those people who have not read Harry Potter because you have been told that it is…
For many athletes, strength comes from the soul
by Blake Seitz Sports Editor Religion, no matter the creed, has the tendency to become entwined in all areas of life, from politics to personal finances. The same holds true for athletics, where faith plays an integral role in a number of things, from strengthening the believer to shaping his or her priorities. The following stories highlight a number of ways religion affects athletes on the playing field. Strength As Coppell’s running back, junior Cam McDaniel embodies physical strength: with a max bench press of 215 pounds and a 40-yard dash of 4.53 seconds, he can run around—or through—just about anyone on the football field. That’s not what makes him strong, though. “God and his…