The wrath of God is not a topic that falls within my modest expertise, but I could not resist linking to this excellent essay by Monseigneur Charles Pope of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. My summary: bad things … Continue reading →
While growing up, Rosaria Butterfield became convinced that abortion was an indispensable part of “the good life” for humanity. She had learned the story of a relative with a houseful of children who had chosen to abort her last pregnancy. … Continue reading →
It is asked, What’s the big deal about same-sex marriage? If sex outside of marriage is a sin, shouldn’t gay people who want to be faithful to their lovers be given the right to marry? Professor Robert George carefully addressed … Continue reading →
We have heard of totalitarians being called goose-steppers, but now Oregon appears to be raising up some … duck-steppers! The elected labor commissioner of that state has been busy making an example of the Christians who refused to make a … Continue reading →
It is hard to know what to make of Donald Trump. He is a publicity seeker of the first magnitude, and yet, with his presidential campaign, he is taking some harsh blows and appears to be willing to forego some … Continue reading →
Some Americans have viewed the destruction of long-held cultural values by the US Supreme Court with fear and discouragement. I am among them. But the back-to-back decisions this week on Obamacare and same-sex marriage have sparked a discussion about how to rein … Continue reading →
The fading debate over Indiana’s RFRA (Religious Freedom Restoration Act) has now produced a moment like the first instance in recent times that “You lie!” was shouted during a State of the Union address. This time the protest, or prophecy(!), was … Continue reading →
At last: a way to understand the situation in the Middle East as it relates to the Christians in Iraq and Syria. Retired U.S. Army Colonel Sargis Sangari, who helped train Iraqi troops, has set up The United Assyrian Appeal, … Continue reading →
Conservatives and conservative Christians are not finding a lot of support these days from public opinion, at least as it is presented in America’s news media. I was directed to this 2012 post from Pastor Doug Wilson’s blog that urges … Continue reading →
Big Business and its promotion of immigration despite stagnant wages and unemployment suffered by the least well-off Americans is provoking a reaction among presidential candidates and Republicans in Congress. It is well past time for something to be done … Continue reading →