Columnist Cal Thomas shares insight on being a Christian in the media
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March 19, 2015 : By Office of Communications & Public Engagement
Author, political commentator, and America’s No. 1 nationally syndicated political columnist, Cal Thomas, addressed Liberty University communication students at the Jerry Falwell Library, Wednesday, March 18.
Thomas told students about his various journalism endeavors as a reporter with NBC and as a syndicated columnist with the Los Angeles Times Syndicate (now a division of Tribune Media Services).
“As a Christian in journalism, I have certain insights that others do not have because they have not been transformed by the renewing of their minds,” Thomas said. “God will give you a sensitivity and an insight into certain stories that are positive and have certain angles to them because you see the world differently.”
Thomas said that he has worked to show his faith in the workplace through a consistently caring attitude toward others and a positive style of writing rather than a biased agenda.
“A Christian mind can introduce something that a secular mind cannot into your journalism,” Thomas said. “As a believer, regardless of your background, you bring something different than a non-believer can ever hope to bring to the table. It will resonate with the rest of the country.”
Thomas is a longtime friend and supporter of Liberty. Last fall, he donated his personal collection of columns to the university archive at the Jerry Falwell Library. The collection spans 30 years, comprising more than 3,000 articles.
Thomas’ relationship with the university began under Liberty founder Dr. Jerry Falwell. Between 1980-85, Thomas was the vice president of communications for the Moral Majority, Falwell’s conservative political lobbying group. Several of Thomas’ children and grandchildren have attended the university throughout the years, a trend he expects to continue through succeeding generations.
Thomas is giving another presentation, “Lessons Learned from the Culture Wars,” at 7 p.m. in the Jerry Falwell Library Esbenshade Atrium. This event is free and open to the public.