Category Archives: politics and religion

Definition: “Fetal Position”

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

A definition — “being in a fetal position” Completely vulnerable; unprotected; having no human rights; legally unrecognized; having no legal personhood; disposable; having your life depend on another person’s “choice;” worthless in the opinion of many people. Check out some … Continue reading →

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The Message Of Obama’s Inaugural Bibles

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

President Barack Obama took the oath of office for his second term on a stack (of two) Bibles — Lincoln’s Bible and Martin Luther King, Jr.’s traveling Bible.  So what would Lincoln and King have to say about that? “In … Continue reading →

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Why Some Christians Don’t Want To Be Called Christian

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

Some people of faith who follow Jesus Christ don’t want to be known by the word Christian.  They prefer other names such as Christ-follower or believer.  Why? *  Some people feel that the word Christian has been so compromised that it … Continue reading →

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Are You A Sold-Out Copycat?

Posted on December 13, 2012 by

Copycating contemporary culture — shouldn’t we take a higher view than monkey see, monkey do?  Rather than taking rides on society’s hot and trendy tides, shouldn’t Christ’s followers be on His side and go against the tide? According to Jesus, … Continue reading →

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An important statistic: 50% of all abortions take the life of an innocent female. So, are abortion rites cruel proceedures? See the movie, October Baby, the story of a young woman who learns that she was the victim of an attempted abortion.

Posted on November 8, 2012 by

An important statistic: 50% of all abortions take the life of an innocent female. So, are abortion rites cruel procedures? See the movie, October Baby. October Baby is the story of a young woman who learns that she was the … Continue reading →

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Do Americans Only Have Two Choices (Romney Or Obama) For A Better Future?

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

It’s the season of presidential politics in the USA.  Political conventions are in process, speeches are being made, hopes are being raised, and excitement is in the air.  On the other hand, accusations are being made and attack ads are … Continue reading →

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When People Say “God” Which God Do They Mean?

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

For most of American history, when people used the word “God” it was assumed that they meant the God of the Old and New Testaments.  However, nowadays, in our post-Christian society the name “God” doesn’t mean the same thing to … Continue reading →

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Top Of The Pole — Nation’s Flag Or Christian Flag?

Posted on July 13, 2012 by

Many Christian organizations, institutions, and churches fly both a Christian flag and their nation’s flag.  Which flag should be at the top of the flag pole? As a young Boy Scout I was taught that the national flag should be … Continue reading →

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Questions A Reporter Could Ask Mitt Romney About Mormonism

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

Recently on ABC News, Mitt Romney told Diane Sawyer that he would be glad to answer questions about his Mormon faith.  Here are some questions about Mormonism that Dianne (or other reporters) could ask him: * Did your God make … Continue reading →

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