For lack of a better term, a new moral majority is sorely needed. People of faith need a re-awakening to the fact that the eternal truths they hold dear in private are applicable to all of reality, all seven days a week, both in private and in public. There must be no more fear and no more diminishing of faith as a guide in private | Read More »
The evidence? Barack Obama declares the end of Judeo-Christian influence in the United States: “Whatever we once were, we’re no longer just a Christian Nation; we are also Jewish nation, a Muslim nation, a Buddhist nation, a Hindu Nation, and a nation of non-believers.” Barack Obama in an email to CBN News, June 2007 And again in 2009: “We do not consider ourselves a Christian | Read More »
My son’s scout troop is working on their requirements leading to their Wolf badge. One of their activities has to do with learning how to respectfully treat our flag . . . raising and lowering it, and folding it. His den leader (perhaps one of the finest leaders, if not the finest leader) arranged a demonstration, conducted by vets, at the local American Legion/VFW Hall. | Read More »
As human beings, we are especially equipped with something called, “reason,” which enables us to notice God within the confines of our existence in the material universe. Our Will, which is another higher faculty, gives us the free-choice ability to either say ‘Yes’ to faith or ‘No thanks.’ Together, reason and free-will are faculties of our eternal soul, which is made in the image of | Read More »
I recently sat with my kids and watched the 2004 Disney-Pixar film, “The Incredibles.” This movie has already been recognized, by the likes of the National Review, to contain conservative themes. The Incredibles is primarily meant for entertainment, but there are a few really good zingers that attack the folly of socialist/egalitarian principles. One is spoken by the evil nemesis in the film, Syndrome: I’ll | Read More »
Somewhat over a week ago, I put up a post on the Red Envelope Campaign. On March 31st, 2009, Americans were asked to send an empty red envelope addressed to Barack Obama at the White House. On the back of the envelope, folks were asked to write the following statement: “This red envelope represents one child who died because of an abortion. It is empty because | Read More »
Many folks getting married often exchange classic vows, promising to love, honor, and cherish their spouse. Loving and cherishing are easy enough concepts to immediately grasp the basics of each. Practicing and living them are another matter entirely, but that’s not the focus of this diary. The matter of honor is. For without the bedrock of honor, loving and cherishing are made perilously difficult, even | Read More »
I rolled my eyes the other night when my mom told me about an Episcopalian minister who considers herself both a Muslim and a Christian (see here for the story). So much for the law of non-contradiction . . . just where did Ann Holmes Redding (the Muslim Episcopalian Priest) go to seminary? Maybe at the Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts? I don’t know for | Read More »
Might I suggest any of the following? Profane Education Depraved Education Degrading Education Demoralizing Education Dehumanizing Education Fraudulent Education Ass-hat-erific Education Just-Plain-Stupid Education Any of the adjectives above are far more descriptive than “higher” when it comes to many colleges and universities these days. The latest outrage comes from the University of Maryland (UM) where the student union theater will be showing a XXX-rated porno | Read More »
Many liberally minded Christians believe it is both just and Christ-like to advocate for more government entitlements for an ever morphing definition of poor and/or disenfranchised. In making a case for expansive government entitlements, liberal Christians often embrace one form or another of Liberation Theology and its call for social justice. Liberation Theology, as a system of religious thought, makes an egalitarian society here on | Read More »
The symbol of a red star has become synonymous with communism. It’s pretty much iconic. It’s also a fitting symbol for Obama’s navigation of the ship of state. He’s steering us (that is, the ship of state) NOT toward the North Star, but toward the big red commie star in the sky. He’s drawn to it as sure as the Magi were drawn toward the | Read More »
Good day my fellow Americans. I want to share some of my thoughts on babies. In doing so, I remind you that I’m not a Johnny-come-lately on this topic. Back in November, 2006, I spoke thusly on the topic of babies: “In an interconnected world, the defeat of international terrorism babies– and most importantly, the prevention of these terrorist organizations babies from obtaining weapons of mass | Read More »
I sometimes mull over a recipe for successful conservatism. I’m not a political scientist, nor am I a philosopher, nor an economist. I’m just a guy who thinks now and again about politics, religion, and the well being of the United States. My opinion may not come with the gravitas of a professional strategist, but, for better or worse, it’s my opinion nonetheless. So, without | Read More »
[CORRECTION: Thanks to a helpful commentator to this post (see below), I would like to set the record straight on the exact time frame for "Earth Hour". It is NOT 7:30 - 8:30 pm. According to the Earth Hour website (which ironically I linked to in the post), the correct time is 8:30 - 9:30 pm. My apologies for not dotting my i's and crossing | Read More »
I was reading Cynthia Tucker’s syndicated column in the March 22nd, 2009 edition of my Sunday newspaper. Tucker is a columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Her op-ed columns are the equivalent of a hair shirt for me. For those unfamiliar with a “hair shirt”, this was an old practice of many saints who would fashion a garment out of some kind of course, uncomfortable material. | Read More »
This evening (3/19/09), Barack Obama appeared on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He was the first sitting president to ever appear on a late night talk show. During his appearance he was asked about his poor bowling performance during the campaign. Obama quipped about bowling a 129 at the bowling alley installed within the White House. He described his performance thusly: “It’s like special | Read More »
Quite literally, the European Union (EU) is attempting to abolish man and woman and any other gender specific references from the vernacular. The EU has just released an instructional booklet to all EU parliamentary staff. The booklet identifies offending, sexist words that are to be guillotined from parliamentary staff’s everyday language. Verboten are “hurtful” honorifics such as: Madame and Mademoiselle Frau and Fraulein Senora and | Read More »
If you’re not familiar with this, then take a walk through any parking lot of a four year college. Check out the rear bumpers and the trunk areas of the parked cars. Odds are you’ll see something that’s supposed to look a little like the Jesus fish symbol, except this one has six squiggly legs and two eye stalks. In the middle of the symbol | Read More »
The 10 Commandments are a blue print for responsible behavior . . . you know, the kind of behavior that’s self-reliant, charitable, and respectful. It is the sort of behavior that doesn’t ask what the government can do for me, but what I can do for myself, my family, and my nation, all in the name of God and a full recognition of his Lordship. | Read More »
When Barack Obama reversed the Mexico City Policy, the money spigot for funding foreign abortions started to flow once again. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is a recipient of some of this cash, your tax dollars. And, are they ever grateful! They’re also not at all ashamed to admit what they plan to use it for. Here’s UNFPA Executive Director, Thoraya Ahmed Obaid’s statement of | Read More »
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