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At What Level Should the Church Be Involved With Social Issues?
I was saved in an independent, non-denominational evangelical church. That particular church was very involved in social issues. They had a social issues committee that would try to influence culture and a letter writing committee that would meet to write … Continue reading
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If We Have Transgender, Are We To Have Trans-Sanity?
There is an old Jimmy Stewart movie called Harvey, where a crazy drunk man sees and talks to a six-foot invisible rabbit. By the end of the movie, the sane people are talking with the non-existent rabbit. What is worse, an … Continue reading
Who Can Help Us Out of Our Confusion Over Trans?
The modern trend toward trans-ing things seems to be continuing. Not content to be transgender, now we have transracial. The first well-known person to identify as another ethnicity than the body they are in was Rachel Dolezal, the white woman … Continue reading
Marriage Has Now Been Redefined to Mean Nothing
We now see that people are marrying themselves. The latest is a woman in Italy, although it seems to be increasingly common. See the news story here. We now see that marriage has come to mean nothing. This woman has … Continue reading
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The Castration of the Western Male
Mike Royko was a newspaper columnist from Chicago. His father was a milkman in that city in the 1930s. As Royko tells it, someone attempted to rob his father, and here was his response: “One morning, before dawn, a guy … Continue reading
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What is the Mess We Are in, and How Did We Get Here?
Liberal churches have accepted aberrant theologies, or even heresies, while conservative churches have disconnected faith from reason and disconnected the church from the culture. Here we explore the causes of this condition and give some examples of the problems. Influential … Continue reading
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What Will it Take For Us to Realize We Are at War?
We have lost the lesson that was learned from the mistakes of Neville Chamberlain. How long will it take for us to learn it again?
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Christian Quotations from America’s Founding Fathers
In honor of independence day, I offer the following quotes are from Great Quotations (CD-ROM) by William J. Federer. This book seems to have been renamed American Quotations. It is merely a large collection of quotations given without comment. Virginia, Second Charter of (May … Continue reading
How Should We Respond To Violent Muslims?
As I write this, a terrorist bomb has gone off in Belgium. The news reports are still early, but so far they tell us that at least 31 people are dead and dozens more injured. The bombs were in a crowded … Continue reading
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Dead Musicians, Dead Culture
As I write this, I have just learned that Keith Emerson blew his brains out last week. Emerson was a rock superstar, one of the biggest, highest-demand rock acts of the 1970’s. He joined the list of famous rock stars … Continue reading
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How Far Do We Go In Accepting People’s Feelings When They Contradict Reality?
Do we define people according to their feelings or according to external reality? I previously wrote about the consequences of accepting people’s self-described sexual identity and what it might cost society (see here). That article upset some people who are … Continue reading
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Should We Accept Anyone’s Self-Identity as Legitimate?
Rachel Dolezal was the president of the Spokane chapter of the NAACP. Her biological parents, who are both white, told the public that she was white, and she was forced to resign her position with the NAACP. The event caused … Continue reading
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What is More Trustworthy: Theology or Science?
I recently read an article by a seasoned cardiologist saying that medical science has been wrong about the connection between saturated fats and heart disease. This was the second or third time in the last few months that I have … Continue reading
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George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation
First Thanksgiving Proclamation By President George Washington October 3, 1789 Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and to humbly implore His … Continue reading
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Why Are Youth Leaving the Church?
A pretty good article about why young people are walking away from the church, which you can find here. Another excellent article written about young people who have already left appeared in Christianity Today, which you can find here. But … Continue reading
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Creation, Evolution, The Courts, & Public Opinion
In the book Darwin Day in America, author John West shows how evolutionary thought, inspired by Charles Darwin and accepted by his followers, has impacted various parts of society. Far from mere biology, Darwin’s theory of random mutations filtered by … Continue reading
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Why Be Ethical?
I’ve been reading a book called The Geography of Good and Evil: Philosophical Investigations by Andreas Kinneging (ISI Books, 2009). This book is no small oddity, since it includes two things not commonly found in modern books on ethics and … Continue reading
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Phil Robertson, Homosexuality, & the Bible
Phil Robertson, star of the television show Duck Dynasty, recently made the news when he was asked to give a list of sins, and he listed homexuality and about ten other sins. The homosexual rights lobby, which nowadays has a … Continue reading
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I Feel Marriage is Redefined
The state of Utah has struck down portions of its marriage law and began opening the door for polygamy. This is no surprise, for Christians have been saying polygamy would be an inevitable outcome of the current worldview. What is … Continue reading
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Abraham Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation (from the collection of Lincoln’s papers in the Library of America series, Vol II, pp. 520-521). The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful … Continue reading
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George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation
First Thanksgiving Proclamation By President George Washington October 3, 1789 Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and to humbly implore … Continue reading
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Former Muslim Speaks of Islamization of Europe
In contrast, here is what Jesus said about how we should treat our enemies: Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. 44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, … Continue reading
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Stalin, Christianity, & Communism
Joseph Stalin was a key leader in the early communist movement that took over Russia and formed the USSR. If there is any question as to the position that communism places on religion, Stalin left no doubt as to the … Continue reading
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Hitler, Christianity, & Atheism
A popular modern myth is that Hitler and his Nazi leaders were Christian. I recall seeing images of Hiter in church, I believe at the baptism of Hermann Goring’s child. Some insignias on Nazi uniforms are reported to have contained … Continue reading
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John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick Henry
John Adams (1735–1826) was the 2nd President of the United States, 1797–1801, being the first president to live in the White House; established the Library of Congress and the Department of the Navy; Vice-President under George Washington, 1789–97; a member … Continue reading
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Our Founding Fathers
George Read (1733–1798) was a signer of the Declaration of Independence; a signer of the U.S. Constitution; a delegate from Delaware to the Constitutional Convention; a U.S. Senator, 1789–93; and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Delaware. Known as … Continue reading
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Founding Fathers: Samuel Adams & Roger Sherman
Samual Adams (1722–1803), was a Revolutionary leader and signer of the Declaration of Independence. He was the cousin John Adams, the second President. Samuel Adams was known as the “Father of the American Revolution.” He labored over 20 years as … Continue reading
Benjamin Franklin
On Thursday, June 28, 1787, Benjamin Franklin delivered a speech to the Constitutional Convention, which was embroiled in a debate over how each state was to be represented in the new government. The hostile feelings, created by the smaller states … Continue reading
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Time to Support the Christian Service Brigade
I can heartily endorse the Christian Service Brigade, a program that trains young men to be leaders and shows them what it is like to be a disciplined man. You can find out more about the program here: http://www.csbministries.org/ I … Continue reading
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