- 10/11/2012
Why Jim Daly and Daniel Weiss Are Wrong About Christian Engagement in Politics
Jim Daly recently listed six myths about cultural engagement that he gleaned from former Focus on the Family employee Daniel Weiss. I respectfully offer the following critique. Weiss says if we want people to hear us we must be humble, personable and subtle. While that is true we must also be sure our voice isn't drowned out by the cacophony of voices being raised against us.
- 08/17/2012
Turning Values Into Hate
What is hate speech? Does it fall into the category of "I can't define it but I know when I hear it?" Most thinking Americans can tell the difference between speech that is simply expressing a positive point of view and speech that is poisoned with the venom of hatred.
48 comments - 07/24/2012
Finding the Flipside of Evil
When evil rises in such a pervasive and perverse way we are left to ponder its cause. Psychologists will line up to dissect and analyze the life of the shooter, pointing to telltale signs that might have revealed his approaching break with reality. Sociologists will point to the shortcomings of culture as the culprit.
9 comments - 06/13/2012
Religious Freedom Rallies Bring Christians Together
Christians from every walk of life and every religious persuasion are declaring in one voice that we will not be ruled by an out of control, bloated bureaucracy intent on taking our freedom.
- 02/08/2012
What Can We Learn From Obama's Nat'l Prayer Breakfast Address?
Critiquing a speech that is delivered by the President of the United States that serves as a statement of deeply held beliefs is a task that should be carried out with respect.
2 comments - 04/26/2011
Rob Bell Helps Hell Break Into Pop Culture
You have to hand it to Michigan Pastor Rob Bell. Not only did he put hell on map of the evangelical landscape and on the lips of almost every evangelical; he ultimately managed to get hell on the cover of Time magazine
- 04/12/2011
What Has Happened to Leadership?
If we are going to regain our position of leadership in the world we need to find leaders who understand the fundamental characteristics of leadership.
Tags National Debt - 03/01/2011
Why Aren't Black Leaders Outraged Over Abortion?
The outrage in the black community over a New York billboard that proclaims a message that is undeniably true baffles me.
- 02/22/2011
Are Protests in Wisconsin Really What Democracy Looks Like?
Are we sure that democracy is accurately represented by bused in mobs from far away states that have nothing to do with state government in Wisconsin?
- 02/02/2011
Will Egypt Be Autocratic, Theocratic, or Democratic?
The unrest in Egypt has moved quickly from merely threatening Mubarak’s iron-fisted regime to inevitable change.
- 01/11/2011
A Tragedy in Tucson Brings Out Vitriol on the Left
A host of liberal commentators and politicians are sure Loughner’s actions were inspired by the Tea Party
- 01/04/2011
Republicans Must Step Up to the Plate on 3 Key Issues
First up will be the attempt to repeal Obamacare. The repeal vote will pass the House faster than you can say “death panels”
Tags Politics - 12/21/2010
Lame Duck Congress Makes Common Sense a Dead Duck
Looking at the actions of the lame duckers so far reveals, in general more bad than good for the American people.
- 12/14/2010
Gifts Under God's Christmas Tree
I think Christians often display the same lack of understanding today when it comes to the gifts God brings us through His Son, Jesus Christ.
- 11/16/2010
Tea Party Power Pushes On
The real story on earmarks is the fact that Tea Party power has now transcended the ballot box and moved into the realm of policy change.
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