The Jesus who said don't judge, and preached love and forgiveness, was the same Jesus who said that He was the only way to God; unless you believe that, you'll die in your sins; people need to stop sinning; Christians need to tell you about Him; and marriage is between a man and a woman. Just … [Read more...]
Hostility Toward Religion In America
August 27, 2012 by 11 Comments
For years religious Americans -- specifically Christians -- have been complaining that the government has been increasingly hostile toward religious expressions of their faith at the behest of a small group of angry people who find such expressions repugnant. More often than not the incidents … [Read more...]
Manufacturing Offense
August 22, 2012 by 43 Comments
If one thing about society as a whole perturbs me more than any other, it is the constant threat of offence. For someone who cares whether they unintentionally offend someone, they must maneuver through euphemisms every time they voice their opinion on a controversial topic. As for myself, I don't … [Read more...]
Is Christianity really the problem?
August 20, 2012 by 80 Comments
Judging by the outrage and accusations of persecution being perpetuated by Christians who are on a mission to institute a theocracy, you'd think there was a serious epidemic of Christian tyranny afoot. But let's be honest, is Christianity really the problem? (FreeBeacon) -- A prominent Saudi … [Read more...]
Ten Things I Wish Jim Rigby Knew…
August 14, 2012 by 193 Comments
1. If Jesus did not mention a subject, it cannot be essential to his teachings. Aside from being a complete non-sequitur, Rigby fails to make some important distinctions about certain details of Christian belief. Jesus did have something to say on the nature of marriage in Mark 10: that it was made … [Read more...]
All’s fair in love and politics?
August 10, 2012 by 4 Comments
With Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid making unsubstantiated claims that Republican nominee Mitt Romney hasn't paid taxes in ten years, it leaves a bad taste in people's mouths on politics. Of course he has so far refused to name his source or at the very least explain how this person would have … [Read more...]
The Consequence Of Being A Christian
August 6, 2012 by 58 Comments
If you support traditional marriage, how often have you heard, "how will allowing same-sex marriage affect you?" And if you support same-sex marriage, how often have you said this? The thing is that the act of men marrying men or women marrying women doesn't have much of an effect. It's the … [Read more...]
This is why I detest same-sex marriage activists
August 2, 2012 by 13 Comments
Below is a video taken via cell phone. This man waits in line for some time for his free water just to harass whomever it is that has the unfortunate pleasure of being at the drive-thru window of Chick-Fil-A. You can see the woman is exceedingly pleasant (I have never been greeted so warmly) … [Read more...]
Bigotry and Chick-Fil-A
August 2, 2012 by 8 Comments
It never ceases to amaze me the frequency with which those who claim to be victims of religious oppression react by calling the kettle black. The latest example is the Chick-Fil-A non-shocker. The president of restaurant was asked his stance on the marriage issue. Of course the media and … [Read more...]
Does Jesus Love LGBT People?
August 1, 2012 by 7 Comments
I am always on the lookout for new topics to write about. And some of the most fertile places are venues which espouse views different from my own. One of the best places for conservative Christians to scout for new ideas is the Huffington Post religion section. The Huffington Post is always in … [Read more...]
Only 3 In 10 Rich Men Think Wealth Inequality Is A Problem?
July 27, 2012 by 5 Comments
In the never-ending lamentation over wealth inequality or income gap, more and more studies revealing what political liberals already believe are being conducted. What gets me is why people spend any time on this at all -- I mean, I know why some people spend their time it. But if those most … [Read more...]
A tax increase I support
July 26, 2012 by 10 Comments
Over the weekend my family and I were at the beach enjoying the weather when a local man drove by with his trailer in tow playing patriotic music from external speakers. This isn't really odd in my town, he's been doing it for a few years. The trailer is a moving billboard of sorts, basically … [Read more...]
Embracing Homosexuality: America’s Litmus Test
July 23, 2012 by 17 Comments
Chick-Fil-A has announced its support for traditional marriage and it should come as no surprise that they have caught some flack for it. What is surprising though is where it's coming from. The Mayor of Boston has announced that he will use his power to prevent the fast food chain from opening in … [Read more...]
Selective Outcry
July 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Oscar Rivera has done a wonderful job capturing my thoughts exactly. This was my comment to his post: This topic infuriates me. Chicagoland's victims have become dust under the rug. Granted, the majority of the victims were gang members who perhaps had been the triggerman for a previous … [Read more...]
Eagle Scout Renounces Award Over BSA Policy
July 21, 2012 by 22 Comments
News that the Boy Scouts of America upheld their policy prohibiting homosexuals to serve as scout masters has prompted protest from supporters of what some deem a matter of gay rights. This protest should be expected given the attention same-sex marriage brings to the fore. But one Eagle Scout has … [Read more...]
Reframing The Debate: Pro And Anti-Development Prevention
July 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Those on the pro-choice side of the abortion debate are always looking for new ways to frame the debate. I can understand why, it's difficult to gain support when there's truth in advertizing: abortion takes the life of an innocent human being. This biological fact must be avoided if you are to … [Read more...]
Week In Review
July 7, 2012 by 1 Comment
Liberal policies failing before our very eyes: (Inverster's Business Daily) -- More workers joined the federal government's disability program in June than got new jobs, according to two new government reports, a clear indicator of how bleak the nation's jobs picture is after three full years of … [Read more...]
Out of the frying pan and into the fire
June 7, 2012 by 10 Comments
Back in February the retail giant J.C. Penney caused a bit of a stir by hiring Ellen DeGeneres as a spokesman for their stores with anti-gay activists because she is openly a lesbian. In protest, boycotts were threatened because they believed enlisting DeGeneres was tantamount to "jumping on the … [Read more...]
Campaign Spending and Scott Walker
June 7, 2012 by 1 Comment
Republican Governor Scott Walker has successfully -- and quite handily -- defeated his Democrat opponent Tom Barrett in a union led recall election. Not surprising Liberals and Democrats are already making excuses for their landslide loss. The immediate narrative is the amount of money in campaign … [Read more...]
The Week In Review
May 24, 2012 by 2 Comments
Planned Parenthood Keepin' It Classy The fine upstanding pillars of morality Planned Parenthood are celebrating masturbation month. Yes, masturbation month. The Majority Of Alive Voters Prefer Not The Democrats, But Vote For Them Anyway Rasmussen Reports: 64% of Likely U.S. Voters … [Read more...]
Sifting Reality 
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