Articles for tag: Harriet Miers

July 4, 2010

By James B. North The tension between serving God and serving one”s country has been a source of dispute in Christian circles for a long time””going at least as far back as the conversion of Constantine, Roman Emperor in the fourth century. Even within the fellowship of the Restoration Movement, or the Christian churches/churches of Christ, this tension has been evident. David Lipscomb, longtime editor of theÂ Gospel Advocate in Nashville, was not only a pacifist; he was opposed to Christians serving in the government, and even for Christian citizens to vote in political elections. Yet his has certainly been the

July 4, 2010

Christian Standard

Church & Ministry Community Outreach

Serving the People, Serving God: An Interview with Harriet Miers and Nathan Hecht

By Dusty Rubeck Serving Today In October 2005, George W. Bush introducedÂ Harriet Miers as his nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court. He had once introduced her as a “bulldog in size six shoes.” This nomination capped a long and steady rise of her career in the law. Although she was not yet well known across the nation, fellow Texans were well aware of her rise to prominence. Harriet holds degrees from Southern Methodist University and theÂ SMUÂ LawÂ School.Â The National Law Journal has named her to the “100 Most Influential Lawyers inÂ America” list and the “50 Most Influential Women Lawyers inÂ America” list. She

October 9, 2005

By Staff

Culture & Public Square Politics & Government

ONLINE EXTRA: Bush Nominates Miers to Serve on Supreme Court

President Bush nominated Harriet Miers, a longtime member of Valley View Christian Church in Dallas, to replace Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Church leaders describe her faith, humility, and service, and note her White House roles as staff secretary and counsel.