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...]
Why he’s an Atheist
March 26, 2013 by 3 Comments
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...]
Limiting our rights?
March 25, 2013 by 14 Comments
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...]
Are you a Real Pro-Life Christian?
March 25, 2013 by 46 Comments
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...]
6 Days Yes, 5 Days No… or something
March 24, 2013 by 2 Comments
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...]
Swamp Yankees
March 22, 2013 by 1 Comment
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...]
Law Allows Prayer In Public Schools
March 22, 2013 by 15 Comments
The organization American Atheists is fuming over a bill in Mississippi known as the RELIGIOUS VIEWPOINTS ANTIDISCRIMINATION ACT. From their website: Last Thursday, Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant signed HB 638, a bill requiring public schools to develop policies allowing students to pray over … [Read more...]
Open Thread – Guns and abortion
March 21, 2013 by 70 Comments
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...]
UPDATE: Has Kermit Gosnell done anything wrong?
March 21, 2013 by 9 Comments
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...]
Open Thread – The government thinks you’re a suspect
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The American moral trajectory
March 20, 2013 by 5 Comments
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...]
Reader Poll: Should the Government be involved in marriage?
March 19, 2013 by 18 Comments
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...]
Because Atheism is not a religion…
March 19, 2013 by 57 Comments
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...]
Would you still vote for the guy if…
March 18, 2013 by 15 Comments
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...]
Over-reliance on incarceration by the US Government?
March 18, 2013 by 5 Comments
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...]
Yet another reason why Blacks aren’t allowed to be Republicans
March 17, 2013 by 39 Comments
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...]
Are Catholics Real Christians?
March 17, 2013 by 76 Comments
So I’ve decided to play devil’s advocate and respond to John Barron’s criticism of Roman Catholicism. John believes the Roman Catholic Church is “outside the realm of traditional Christianity.” I am a Lutheran, so the outcome of this debate - in the grand scheme of things, if you know what I mean - … [Read more...]
The difference between Red and Blue politics
March 15, 2013 by 5 Comments
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...]
Pope Francis I
March 15, 2013 by 29 Comments
Though protestants like myself are not affiliated with the Catholic church, the election of a new pope is important to all Christians because he is perhaps the most recognizable representative of the Christian faith. The nightmare for evangelical Christians is a wishy-washy liberal theologian guilty … [Read more...]
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