Jerry Newcombe

Jerry Newcombe

CP Op-Ed Contributor

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  • A forgotten voice in the Alabama abortion debate

    A forgotten voice in the Alabama abortion debate

    In all of the brouhaha about the new Alabama law, there is a long-stilled voice that has been forgotten. That of the repentant Roe of Roe v. Wade.

  • On oaths and God

    On oaths and God

    The attempt to remake our country into a secular wasteland continues unabated.

  • Campus commandment: Thou shalt not be offensive

    Campus commandment: Thou shalt not be offensive

    If you believe in the traditional Judeo-Christian sex ethic — that no one should have sex apart from the bonds of holy matrimony (between a man and a woman) — should you be disqualified from making a presentation at a college campus?

  • On the targeting of churches and Christians

    On the targeting of churches and Christians

    The Easter bombings of churches and hotels in Sri Lanka remind us that it is dangerous to be a practicing Christian today in many parts of the world.

  • Is the American church dying?

    Is the American church dying?

    “You hear that everywhere, and you even hear it in the church from good Christian speakers, leaders, and pastors. They say that young people are leaving the church in droves, and there may not even be a Christian church in America in the next couple of years. And it’s just simply not true.”

  • The Abby Johnson story

    The Abby Johnson story

    “I had been instructed to increase the abortion quota at our facility, which was strange to me because I really got involved with Planned Parenthood, believing that abortion was something we were trying to eradicate."

  • Science and God

    Science and God

    An award-winning scientist recently told the world that science and religion are not incompatible.

  • What’s this mantra against 'thoughts and prayers'?

    What’s this mantra against 'thoughts and prayers'?

    Lately, wishing someone your “thoughts and prayers” has become supposedly meaningless. The condemnation of “thoughts and prayers” is not unique to AOC.

  • What part of 'no religious test' don’t we understand?

    What part of 'no religious test' don’t we understand?

    Lately some on the left are trying to apply a type of religious test against some would-be Trump nominees.

  • No, we’re not all socialists now

    No, we’re not all socialists now

    For the record, can anyone name a square inch on the planet where socialism has improved life for its citizens?