"Democracy demands that the religiously motivated translate their concerns into universal, rather than religion-specific, values. It requires that their proposals be subject to argument, and amenable to reason. I may be opposed to abortion for religious reasons, but if I seek to pass a law banning the practice, I cannot simply point to the teachings… Continue reading Anti-Faith Accusation
Category: Current Affairs
Is Life So Dear
"Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death. - Patrick Henry –March 23, 1775 The struggle for liberty and the destiny… Continue reading Is Life So Dear
Humanistic Reasoning Illustrated
"There’s the belief, certainly in some quarters, that people who haven’t embraced Jesus Christ as their personal savior that they’re going to hell. (Interviewer: You don’t believe that?). "I find it hard to believe that my God would consign four-fifths of the world to hell. I can’t imagine that my God would allow some little… Continue reading Humanistic Reasoning Illustrated
Sovereign Over Nations
Speculators and movie makers love to talk about the Apocalypse - the end of the world. However, less is said about the end of America, which is the leader of the free world and western civilization. There have been great civilizations down through history, such as the Roman empire, but there never has been a… Continue reading Sovereign Over Nations
Eliminate the Research Tax Credit
The latest tax reform lowered the corporate tax rates and at the same time eliminated many corporate business tax credits. This is an excellent idea, in general, as it would give corporations additional money to invest in their companies as they see fit rather than be incentivized to invest the money as the government would… Continue reading Eliminate the Research Tax Credit
Take Down All Racists Symbols on Public Grounds
If our country is going to take down all Confederate symbols from public grounds due to its past association with slavery and racism we should not stop there but take down all racist symbols on public grounds. This would include the American flag, the Washington Monument, as well as the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials. George Washington… Continue reading Take Down All Racists Symbols on Public Grounds
Federal Tax Apportionment
The new tax bill limits deductions on high state taxes. Criticism of this provision was that it was unfair, particularly given these high tax states contributed more to the Federal government measured by taxes paid in. However, is this a just measure of fairness? The answer gets complex and that is when reason is discarded. Clearly,… Continue reading Federal Tax Apportionment
The Nashville Statement
Recently certain Evangelical Leaders from the "Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood" released a statement on sexuality. Called the "Nashville Statement" it affirmed the biblical teaching on marriage and sexual immorality. It included the following positions: 1. God has designed marriage to be a convenantal, sexual, procreative, lifelong union of one man and one… Continue reading The Nashville Statement
Righteous Order of the Genders
I see men and women in right relationship, celibate singles, submitted couples loving in marriage. Great men with supportive women at their sides who are champions of family, of church, and led by Holy Spirit; Yeshua lifted up, glorified in every sphere, in every family, in every gathering for and to His glory and praise. The… Continue reading Righteous Order of the Genders
No One Likes A Bully
I have seen several public service announcements on bullying. How bad it is and that it should not be tolerated in our schools and neighborhoods. Many of us have been tormented by Bullies. Historically, Gay men have been a favorite target of bullies. However, there is one place where bullies are encouraged, rewarded, and acclaimed… Continue reading No One Likes A Bully
Tearing things Down
The new Liberal Socialist Fascist protesters are seeking to tear down statues and monuments from the past. They believe they are doing good and that they are right to do this, to protest what they find offensive. Those who raised the statues where honoring men and women, for their courage or ideas or whatever was honorable… Continue reading Tearing things Down
Liberal Women on Women
I read an article about how confused women are today regarding when to marry versus exploiting their single youth. This article contains a hidden premise that women decide their own destiny and "find a man" and succumb to, "the desire hardwired into all straight men to turn their girlfriends into 1950s housewives." The article described a… Continue reading Liberal Women on Women
Sodom and Gomorrah Revisited
There have recently been many revelations, one after another, of sexual harassment claims, with many being acknowledged by the perpetrator. The fact that these acts have been brought to light is a very positive development as it has encourage more and more abuses to be brought to light to hopefully prevent others happening in the future.… Continue reading Sodom and Gomorrah Revisited
Distinguishing the Law
Everyone is different in many ways physically, genetically, and environmentally. Nevertheless, law applies to everyone equally and the statue representing justice is blindfolded to illustrate this principle. There is to be no favoritism with respect to the law. However, there has been a consistent erosion of this foundation of liberty, freedom, and justice. Today, arguments… Continue reading Distinguishing the Law
Reaping the Whirlwind
"For it was the Lord's intention to harden their hearts, so that they would engage Israel in battle, be completely destroyed without mercy, and be annihilated, just as the Lord had commanded Moses." Joshua 11:20. God will at times harden people's hearts, in His sovereignty, that results in them acting in a way that guarantees… Continue reading Reaping the Whirlwind
The Middle Class
In the days of America's greatness there was a common notion that supported, comforted, inspired and unified the population. The notion of "the middle class" was a poorly defined title for working people and families who lived all across the nation in urban, suburban, and rural areas and shared this distinction that was open to… Continue reading The Middle Class
Liberty
Liberty is that state of freedom in which a person may harness his destiny in God's providence or wreck himself upon the rocks of self-centerness. It was Yeshua who bought freedom for Mankind by His shed blood on the cross. "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do… Continue reading Liberty
The Defense of Marriage
Congress passed a law with this title and purpose. The Supreme Court set it aside, concluding Marriage between a man and a woman was not protected by the constitution. In the beginning God established marriage. "That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one… Continue reading The Defense of Marriage
Leaders Good and Evil
Real leaders have insight, they stand up for the right and they can discern right from wrong. They are passionate and maintain self-control, which means they show emotion, but they are not controlled by it. They demonstrate humility and wisdom, without guile, real leaders need no politics. They have convictions and a foundation of faith… Continue reading Leaders Good and Evil
The Fallen Mystique of Baseball
I was recently watching a baseball related movie called "61" about the home run race between Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris in 1961. They both had a chance to break Babe Ruth's all time home run record of 60. When Roger Maris hit his 61st homerun on the last day of the season only a… Continue reading The Fallen Mystique of Baseball
Differences in Felt Needs
I have several married friends where the husband has recently retired and the wife continues to work. I'm currently in that situation, as I was required to take early retirement, so I'm really rather young, good-looking, wise beyond my years, humorous, and possess a vivid imagination - Ha-Ha, just kidding about all that, except retirement. … Continue reading Differences in Felt Needs
Inclusion Misinterpreted
Dictionaries define inclusion as the act or state of being included in a group or substance. It appears that this definition violates the rule that a word should not be defined using a variation of the word; thus some have redefined it for their own political advantage. They use it in connection with their attempt… Continue reading Inclusion Misinterpreted
Liar! Do Not Listen
"Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter." (Isaiah 5:20). "A wicked person listens to deceitful lips; a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue." (Proverbs 17:4). "You belong to your father, the devil,… Continue reading Liar! Do Not Listen
The Perversion of Homosexuality
Although the Supreme Court may have sanctioned homosexual marriage, the Bible is clear that it is a perversion of God's way. Romans 1 states that God delivers homosexuals over to a reprobate mind to do what is morally wrong. Despite the fact that God has planted evidence of himself and knowledge of what is right… Continue reading The Perversion of Homosexuality
Outstanding Hypocrisy
Chicago's Governor announced recently that his city's law enforcement officers would not enforce federal Immigration laws. Other cities in California had previously refused to recognize federal Immigration law, proclaiming themselves cities of refuge. This rebellion has a historical precedent, in Civil war times. The southern States believed the constitution left matters that were not specifically… Continue reading Outstanding Hypocrisy
