Politics
Obamacare vs. Religious Freedom
One of the major areas of concern about Obamacare, at least for people of faith, is the requirement that businesses of a certain size must provide, through their insurance, certain aspects of “health coverage” that are contrary to their religious beliefs. Strictly religious organizations (i.e. churches, synagogues, mosques) are exempt from this requirement but “businesses” that […]
The Crisis of a Second Obama Administration George Weigel
Here’s a good article for my “thinking” readers, from the Archdiocese of Denver website (linked to by Juicy Ecumenism). While written as a consideration of the Roman Catholic crisis it is equally applicable to Protestants. We face/will face many of the same concerns as the Roman Catholic Church. Instead of sitting back and letting the Roman Catholics […]
Secession, Really?
All this talk about secession is about the most ridiculous thing that I’ve seen happen in our country for some time! At this writing, the count is up to 49 states who have filed petitions to peacefully secede from the United States. What is even more amazing is that these petitions are making the news. […]
Hope After the Election
Even Christians can, at times, feel a little down and discouraged. Big events in life, like a national election, can cause moods to swing dramatically, especially if they have been deeply involved in the issues. But regardless of how disappointed one may be, I contend that there is hope after the election! The worship services […]
Election Results and the Church
The commentators and pundits are still trying to explain what happened Tuesday (I’ve yet to listen to any of them!). About half of Americans are celebrating while the other half are discouraged. Some feel like things are hopeless for America and that we are doomed, while others feel that President Obama will lead America to […]
Originally posted on Juicy Ecumenism – The Institute on Religion & Democracy's Blog:
Photo: David Y. Lee for The New York Times John Yates, rector of the Falls Church (Anglican) in Falls Church, Virginia shared some thoughts on the election in his parish weekly bulletin this past Sunday: If you want to be in…
What about the third-party candidates?
I’ve heard a lot of talk, especially today-being election day, about having to vote “for the lesser of two evils” or determining to be heard by voting for a third-party candidate. For one thing, I don’t think that labeling anyone as an “evil” is appropriate talk for Christians, but I understand what they are saying […]
Abortion: Is it the worse sin?
Abortion is sin. There is no doubt about it. Just a few days after conception, the baby’s heart is pumping blood through its body. You can see fingers and toes forming, you can hear the heart beat. Yet, these babies are considered just a “mass of flesh” by the abortionists. “Scripture seems to teach that […]
Is murder OK as long as my taxes are lower?
I’m really surprised by some of the posts that I read, especially as we get closer to the elections. My biggest surprise is from those who are Christians who say that they are voting for President Obama (or any other Democratic candidate). My surprise is not because I think that President Obama (or any other Democratic) is a bad person. It’s not […]
Bible Versions & Death Threats
While trying to focus on preparing for class on Wednesday, within minutes of each other I read an e-mail from the National Association of Evangelicals and a post from the Voice of the Martyrs which stood in stark contrast and jarred me a bit. First, the e-mail from the NAE. It wasn’t a bad e-mail. […]
Here I Sit 