I have noticed that pro-abortion choice advocates claim they are not pro-abortion, they merely support the ability to choose whether or not to have an abortion. I don't buy it. Many of those who take the pro-choice position will argue that what they support is the choice, not abortion per-se. … [Read more...]
The video below depicts two diametrically opposed visions on evangelism. If you're a professing Christian I'm curious as to which people in the video you most identify with: the "soap box preacher" or the missionaries. Which vision is most effective in spreading the Christian message and why do … [Read more...]
But this time 11 year-old Grace Evans asked it. (CNSNews) -- ...Grace Evans, 11, said before the Minnesota House Committee on Civil Law last week. “I know some disagree, but I want to ask you this question: Which parent do I not need – my mom or my dad?” [...] “Even though I’m only 11 years … [Read more...]
Hemant Mehta, author of the blog Friendly Atheist responded to a writing prompt asking for an explanation for why one is an Atheist in 200 words or less. I found his response interesting -- unimpressive, but interesting. I’m an atheist because I appreciate honesty and questioning, something … [Read more...]
Gun control advocates insist that instituting universal background checks is neither a limit on the Second Amendment or an attempt to inhibit gun ownership. It is touted as "common sense gun safety measures". Yet these same pols insisted as recently as this past November that requiring a photo ID … [Read more...]
Must one be pro-all life in order to be consistently pro-life? It is seen as an inconsistency by some that pro-life advocates are only concerned with fetuses and not with those facing the death penalty. But is this a true inconsistency? Briefly, I understand the pro-life position to be this: It … [Read more...]
On Sunday March 23 the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) held a rally on the New Haven green in Connecticut in an effort to raise awareness of what they believe will be the ramifications of reducing the current Monday through Saturday delivery of US mail to just five days. Postal … [Read more...]
The Patch did a piece on the origins of the term "Swamp Yankee". A cousin of mine provided some of the details and history. (East Haven Patch) -- If you’re looking for a definition for the term Swamp Yankee, you can take your pick of several different meanings. If you are new to the area, you … [Read more...]
The national discussion on gun control is predicated on the number of lives lost senselessly. The painfully ironic aspect of all this is the ones clamoring to outlaw guns to save lives are the same ones clamoring to ensure mothers can take lives unencumbered. … [Read more...]
For anyone who knows who Dr. Kermit Gosnell is, rest assured the title of this post is meant for hardcore pro-abortion choice defenders. I hope it's safe to presume that even the majority of pro-abortion choice defenders would not hesitate to condemn the actions of this so-called doctor. (CBS) … [Read more...]
There isn't much substance I could add to this post from American Creed. Whenever anyone attempts to link the moral decay of America to the nation's resistance to God they are branded a fanatic of one stripe or another, mostly by those who are resisting God and His moral standard. Moral short … [Read more...]
The debate over whether or not to legalize same sex marriage has some people asking if the government should be involved in marriage at all. So I pose the question to my readers. After answering the poll, it would be helpful to explain why government should or should not be involved in marriage. … [Read more...]
Lest it be mistaken that I believe atheism is in fact a religion let me be clear: I don't believe it is. But I do believe a good number of Atheists behave religiously about their atheism. They are usually the ones found on the internet making sure everyone knows what they don't believe. These … [Read more...]
In his three terms in office, New York City Mayor, Michael Bloomberg has removed salt from restaurant tables, banned the use of trans fats, is still trying to ban large sugary drinks from being sold (by some businesses, but not all), thinking about how he can prevent people from using ear buds too … [Read more...]
From the fine folks at the ACLU: The United States has become a global outlier in its over-reliance on incarceration. Our soaring incarceration rates are, by now, a familiar statistic, expressed in any number of shocking formulas: the U.S. has less than 5 percent of the world’s population but over … [Read more...]
Dr. Ben Carson made news not too long ago when he was invited to speak at an event which was attended by President Barack Obama. What made it news-worthy was his criticism of the way President Obama has handled his time in office. Ordinarily mere criticism of a sitting President isn't much to talk … [Read more...]
It's no surprise that states which have the good fortune (read: informed voters) to have their governments led by Republicans are much better off than those who squandered their opportunity. But here's a little story which aptly explains why in terms anyone should be able to understand. (The … [Read more...]
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