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Where The Grapes of Wrath are Stored

Posted on August 25, 2015 by adminAugust 25, 2015

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 →

Posted in Comments on Today's Issues | Tagged disasters, God's nature, wrath of God

How The Bible Changed A Scientist’s View Of Abortion

Posted on July 24, 2015 by adminDecember 27, 2015

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 →

Posted in Comments on Today's Issues | Tagged abortion, Planned Parenthood, Rosaria Butterfield

Where The Same Sex Marriage Movement Is Headed

Posted on July 13, 2015 by adminJuly 12, 2015

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 →

Posted in Comments on Today's Issues | Tagged Robert George, same sex marriage

In Oregon, You Had Better Bake The Cake — And Don’t Raise A Fuss

Posted on July 3, 2015 by adminJuly 3, 2015

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 →

Posted in Comments on Today's Issues | Tagged bakers, Oregon, same sex marriage

In Defense Of Donald Trump

Posted on July 2, 2015 by adminJuly 2, 2015

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 →

Posted in Comments on Today's Issues | Tagged Donald Trump, immigration law, Jeffrey Kuhner, trade policy

Amend The Constitution To Curb Out-Of-Control Judges

Posted on June 27, 2015 by adminJune 27, 2015

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 →

Posted in Comments on Today's Issues | Tagged election of judges, same sex marriage, Supreme Court

Corporations Reveal Treachery, Lust for Power In Indiana RFRA Fracas

Posted on June 7, 2015 by adminJune 7, 2015

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 →

Posted in Comments on Today's Issues | Tagged Indiana, Patrick Deneen, religious freedom

Helping Mid-East Christians

Posted on May 24, 2015 by adminDecember 27, 2015

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 →

Posted in Comments on Today's Issues | Tagged Congress, Middle East, persecuted Christians

Time For Conservatives To Laugh At Public Opinion

Posted on May 20, 2015 by adminMay 20, 2015

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 →

Posted in Comments on Today's Issues | Tagged news media, public opinion

Calls for Immigration Moderation Are Increasing in the GOP

Posted on May 1, 2015 by adminMay 1, 2015

  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 →

Posted in Comments on Today's Issues | Tagged business, GOP, GOP Congress, immigration law, populisim

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