For centuries, the shrewdest governmental leaders have recognized that the public (although not today’s federal prosecutors, perhaps) will forgive nearly any sin they commit–up to and including homicide–if only the…
Published January 8th, 2009 by wpengine
In the wake of Barack Obama’s election, I’ve heard disquieting reports in the small town where I live. I’ve encountered Christians certain Obama is the Antichrist. They’re not joking. They…
Published January 8th, 2009 by wpengine
Conscientious parents, whether or not they’re religious, hope their teenagers will avoid sexual activity as long as possible. The dangers of teen sex are obvious: emotional upheavals, unplanned pregnancies, STDs.…
Published December 23rd, 2008 by wpengine
The American Family Association (www.afa.net) publishes a “naughty or nice” list, so to speak, of major retailers based on whether they are “Christmas-friendly.” Among the retailers making the pro-Christmas list…
Published December 19th, 2008 by wpengine
Last night, I spoke to a grief support group at a Presbyterian church. Roughly 30 people were there; it was an intimate meeting, held in the church’s fellowship hall. After…
Published December 12th, 2008 by wpengine
The December 9 arrest of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich—who is accused, among other misdeeds, of trying to sell the U.S Senate seat left vacant by Barack Obama–provoked speculation that Illinois…
Published December 5th, 2008 by wpengine
In the first response to my initial blog entry, Liz Mandrell poses the central conundrum that arises when we argue, as I did, that God ultimately chooses who will hold…
Published December 1st, 2008 by wpengine
Bless her heart, she was just trying to do what she felt was right. My daughter the other day forwarded me a text message that read: A 6yr old…
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