Jerry Newcombe

Jerry Newcombe

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  • 'GOSNELL' Is the Movie Hollywood Does Not Want You to See

    'GOSNELL' Is the Movie Hollywood Does Not Want You to See

    I spoke with Irish film-maker Phelim McAleer, who, along with his wife, Ann McElhinney, were the driving force behind the movie. He said that they were purposefully not gory in telling the story: "It's got a gritty feel to it....It's like a Law and Order episode, only on the big screen."

  • A New Battle in Fredericksburg, Virginia

    A New Battle in Fredericksburg, Virginia

    There's a retirement community in Fredericksburg that wants to evict a retired Lutheran minister (in his 80s) and his wife if he continues to hold Bible studies there, which many of the residents have asked him to do.

  • Integrity: What Else Do You Have?

    Integrity: What Else Do You Have?

    The recent Kavanaugh kerfuffle underscores an important lesson for all of us: Your integrity is your most important asset. Period. What else does anyone have, ultimately?

  • The Hypocrisy of the Left and What They've Done to Judge Kavanaugh

    The Hypocrisy of the Left and What They've Done to Judge Kavanaugh

    One of the things I find so ironic about this whole Kafkaesque trial of Judge Kavanaugh is the hypocrisy of those judging him.

  • If Accusation Equals Guilt, the Bill of Rights Is Dead

    If Accusation Equals Guilt, the Bill of Rights Is Dead

    If accusation equals guilt, then the Bill of Rights is dead. The hearings in the Clarence Thomas confirmation have still left a cloud over his reputation. The accusations against him by Anita Hill did not hold water.

  • Are They Burning the Bible in China?

    Are They Burning the Bible in China?

    At the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., they have a display of many burned Bibles. This is the book that, down through the centuries, has been burned more than any other. Now there are reports out of China of Bibles being burned.

  • Happiness: The Christians' Vindication?

    Happiness: The Christians' Vindication?

    Many in our society seem to do everything they can to squelch Christianity. But here is what is interesting about all this anti-Christian fervor in our time. Happiness often eludes the anti-Christian bigots.

  • Social Media Censorship Is Out of Control

    Social Media Censorship Is Out of Control

    The New York Times' slogan is famously, "All the news that's fit to print." I guess Facebook's slogan should be, "All the liberal news that's fit to print." And not just Facebook, but Google, YouTube, Twitter, Vimeo, and Apple.

  • New Left Slogan? 'Hey, Let's Turn America Into Venezuela'

    New Left Slogan? 'Hey, Let's Turn America Into Venezuela'

    The fact is that Venezuela went from one of the most prosperous countries south of the border, to being a complete basket-case because of socialistic policies. And American leaders should learn from Venezuela and tone down the pro-socialism rhetoric.

  • The Media Is Generally Ignoring the Other Story Out of Charlottesville

    The Media Is Generally Ignoring the Other Story Out of Charlottesville

    There's another side to Charlottesville that I wish would get the same kind of attention as did the negative events. The media generally ignores this story.