I don't normally comment on social issues, but occasionally I feel the need to get up on my soapbox and spout off for a bit.
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Show Mercy and Compassion – Zechariah 7:9-12 November 18, 2020
Ancient Israel was repeatedly condemned by God, through the prophets for their social injustice. Maybe we should take a hint.Continue reading »
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Do Black Lives Matter?: One Christian’s Response July 3, 2020
Do black lives matter? Yes they do. As to all other lives. As a Christian, and a citizen, how can I be an advocate for…Continue reading »
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Building a Wall – Putting Up A Keep Out Sign. January 17, 2020
What is the solution to illegal entry in the the US from Mexico? Is it to build bigger and better walls? Or is there a…Continue reading »
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Tolerance: Seemingly No Longer a Virtue March 16, 2017
Everywhere I look I hear people screaming for tolerance. But it seems like for the most part they are wanting people to accept them and…Continue reading »
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Thoughts on the 2016 Election November 12, 2016
Finally, one of the most troubling presidential elections I can remember is over, although the conflict seems far from resolved. I cannot recall so much…Continue reading »
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The Science of Abortion October 1, 2015
Abortion has been a hot topic through most of the 40+ years of my adult life, and probably before. While I do have an opinion…Continue reading »
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What Tribe Do You Belong To? August 26, 2014
I have a Facebook friend who made the following post recently, and I felt compelled to respond to him, not because I took exception to…Continue reading »
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The Intolerance of Tolerance December 19, 2013
Tolerance: the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with. Tolerate: allow the…Continue reading »
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Homosexuality and the Bible April 8, 2013
I am a follower of Jesus, a Christian. I try to follow the teaching of Jesus and the apostles as recorded in the New Testament.…Continue reading »
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Honor the Emperor – 1 Peter 2:14-17 March 1, 2013
13 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, 14 or to governors, who are…Continue reading »
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Gun Control January 28, 2013
Con control! It is amazing to me the amount of passion that these two little words seems to generate. I must confess, being a non…Continue reading »
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Thoughts on the Sandy Hook School Shooting December 15, 2012
On Friday, Dec 14th, a gunman walked into the Sandy Hook elementary school in Newtown Connecticut and opened fire, killing 20 children and 6 adults before…Continue reading »
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Spreading the Wealth November 8, 2012
I was watching one of the campaign workers on the winning side of the recent election gush about what would be accomplished in the coming…Continue reading »
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The US Constitution and the President October 18, 2012
In case you have not noticed, it is time to elect a new President for the US. It is hard to imagine that this is…Continue reading »
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Why Do Politicians Lie? October 8, 2012
Is there anyone who really believes everything their favorite candidate for national office says during their election campaign? Granted, there are some politicians who are honest…Continue reading »
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Muppets, Chicken and Tolerance July 25, 2012
Chick-Fil-A is a fast food restaurant specializing in chicken. They have no stores where I live, but I have been into a couple while on…Continue reading »
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The Aurora Shooting: Why Did God Allow It? July 23, 2012
You no doubt have heard of the shooting in an Aurora Colorado theater this past Friday morning. It has been the topic of endless news releases and…Continue reading »
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The Declaration of Independence July 4, 2012
IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary…Continue reading »
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So Let Me Get This Straight June 15, 2012
"If you cross the North Korean border illegally, you get 12 yrs. hard labor. If you cross the Afghanistan border illegally, you get shot. Two Americans…Continue reading »
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Homosexuals: Lock Them Up and Throw Away the Key? May 24, 2012
I read an article yesterday that I found to be very disturbing. Seems like Charles Worley, pastor of the Providence Road Baptist Church near Maiden…Continue reading »
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How Much Government Is Enough? April 11, 2012
Why do we need government, and what role should it play in our lives? Your answer to that will likely determine how you feel about…Continue reading »
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How Much for Gas? March 14, 2012
I would like to offer up an alternative suggestion; one going in the opposite direction. Let the government add an excise to the price of…Continue reading »
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Pooh Bear for President March 8, 2012
I would like to suggest an alternative candidate for our upcoming elections. I know it is kind of late in the cycle to draft a…Continue reading »
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Who Does God Love? February 14, 2012
In my opinion, and at the risk of being judgmental myself, WBC is nothing but a small group of people, mostly one extended family, that…Continue reading »
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In God We Trust! January 24, 2012
In God we trust. It is the American motto and is inscribed on every bill and every coin in my pocket. So it must be…Continue reading »
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Occupy Wall Street November 16, 2011
If you're like me you probably have not given a whole lot of thought to this whole Occupy movement. I have known from the beginning…Continue reading »
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But What If I Don’t Like the President? November 11, 2011
Some of our Presidents I have liked and thought they did a reasonable job (meaning I agreed with their positions). And others were considerably less…Continue reading »