The resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth is Christianity. This event was recorded in the Gospel narratives found in the New Testament of the Bible authored nearly two-thousand years ago. The Gospel accounts record Jesus' relatively brief preaching; attributes miracles being performed by Him; His … [Read more...]
Speak Now, Or Forever Hold Your Peace
June 4, 2011 by 13 Comments
Since becoming interested in Christian apologetics, there has been one drawback that I was not anticipating. Having spend countless hours studying biblical theology I have come to certain conclusions on rather controversial issues. I am able, I believe, to discern between true ideas and false … [Read more...]
Media Matters flunks math
June 3, 2011 by 11 Comments
Media Matters for America is hoping its readership is not very good at math: Neil Cavuto kicked off his Fox News show with this misleading image suggesting that the stimulus is responsible for 1.8 million lost jobs: In fact, multiple non-partisan studies have said that the stimulus saved or … [Read more...]
Is D2 gay enough?
June 2, 2011 by 20 Comments
A gay softball team overseen by The North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance , D2, finished 2nd in the Gay World Series in 2008, but had its placing nullified because of allegations that the team exceeded the limit of non-gay players. The San Francisco-based team the men played on, D2, was … [Read more...]
New law unfair to convicted drug dealers…maybe
June 1, 2011 by 10 Comments
Fox News-- A year ago, a drug dealer caught with 50 grams of crack cocaine faced a mandatory 10 years in federal prison. Today, new rules cut that to as little as five years, and thousands of inmates not covered by the change are saying their sentences should be reduced, too. "Please make this … [Read more...]
What Is Marriage?
May 27, 2011 by 59 Comments
I ask those proponents of same-sex marriage (S-SM) this question: what is marriage? This is not some glib rhetorical question. The responses from the previous commentaries have me scratching my head and wondering what it is S-SM advocates believe marriage's purpose is. I must ask because there … [Read more...]
Score one for religious bigotry
May 27, 2011 by 13 Comments
Fox News -- School officials in Neptune Township, N.J., have bowed to the demands of the ACLU and will cover decades-old religious signs posted in the historic Great Auditorium. Just so we're clear. If being in the presence of religious symbols and imagery, or hearing religious language like a … [Read more...]
Authorized Personnel Only
May 26, 2011 by 46 Comments
In the last commentary I responded to an op-ed piece from Rich Benjamin on NYTimes.com in which he made his case for boycotting the weddings of his heterosexual family and friends. I argued that his reasons for his protest are empty in content, since what he suggested the homosexual community … [Read more...]
Giving at the office
May 25, 2011 by 19 Comments
Liberals are always quite generous with other people's money. So much so that we now have a near irreversible entitlement 'where's my stuff?' society. With nearly 50% of the country paying no federal income taxes, the takers have become complacent with expecting their hand-out. One of aspect of … [Read more...]
Lesson in elections, TEA party I'm looking at you!
May 25, 2011 by 4 Comments
From CNN -- "Democrat Kathy Hochul swept to victory Tuesday night in a closely watched Congressional election in New York state, which turned into a proxy battle on a House Republican proposal on Medicare. [...] Democrats claimed the victory "had far reaching consequences around the country" over … [Read more...]
Répondez S’il Vous Plaît
May 23, 2011 by 63 Comments
In a NYTimes op-ed piece titled Not Going to the Chapel, Rich Benjamin presents his case defending his recent decision to boycott the weddings of his heterosexual friends and family. It’s true. I’m boycotting all heterosexual weddings. How utterly absurd to celebrate an institution that I am … [Read more...]
Dems oppose Herman Cain because they're racist…maybe
May 22, 2011 by 16 Comments
I like Herman Cain and I hope I get an opportunity to vote for him. Unfortunately I do not think he can win a national election. I don't see the American Independents (the voting base who actually elects Presidents) will feel comfortable electing someone who is not a politician. Deep down, I … [Read more...]
Florida punishing the poor?
May 22, 2011 by 2 Comments
From the fine folks at the ACLU comes more nonsense about institutionalized marginalization of low-income families. The state of Florida is considering legislation allowing the government to drug test applicants of state welfare programs. Of course the ACLU interprets this as a punishment of some … [Read more...]
Reconciling The Circularity
May 21, 2011 by 3 Comments
I hold to my religious conviction pretty strongly. But like everyone else, I have some unanswered questions. There are gaps in my certitude. I don't find this to be a problem with my worldview or my convictions. I'd like to make the subjects of the next few commentaries some of the gaps in my … [Read more...]
It's almost the end of the world…maybe
May 19, 2011 by 2 Comments
The hype surrounding the May 21, 2011 end of the world message is gaining media attention. I suppose that is part of the goal. If the world is about to end, you'd want as many people to hear about it as possible. But I think there may be a good way to determine whether even the proponents of this … [Read more...]
Local DWI activist opposes reduction in drunk drivers
May 16, 2011 by 5 Comments
A Bernalillo County (New Mexico) program, Safe Ride, offers those who drink too much to drive themselves rides to and from home at no cost out-of-pocket. Safe Ride is set to receive a $20,000 increase in funding next year, but not if the DWI Resource Center has anything to say about it. "I have a … [Read more...]
What If You’re Wrong?
May 13, 2011 by 35 Comments
At some point everyone should deeply examine their beliefs. I say 'should' because not everyone does or even thinks to do this. I believe there is a tendency for a good many people to form beliefs hastily, reacting emotionally to issues and letting their feelings govern what they believe is true. … [Read more...]
CT on the verge of passing paid sick leave bill
May 12, 2011 by 29 Comments
Senate Bill 913 narrowly passed a vote making Connecticut one step closer to becoming the first state to force employers to furnish their employees with paid sick leave. The law would require businesses with 50 or more employees to add to the list of benefits 1 hour of earned sick leave for every … [Read more...]
Dear God,
May 11, 2011 by 29 Comments
Recently I read about a little girl who wrote a letter to God about her dog that had just died. She sent pictures and a letter addressed to God asking that He take care of her dog. A few days later there was a package on the family's porch which contained a book for children about how to grieve … [Read more...]
LSU Student to burn U.S. flag in protest
May 11, 2011 by 5 Comments
A Louisiana State University student Benjamin Hass has taken the necessary steps to burn an American flag in a planned protest on campus. A counter-protest is also planned one hour after the scheduled noon flag-burning by Cody Wells, the LSU student government president. The counter-protest will … [Read more...]
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