Applied Theology
I have posted several times about the troubling rise of so-called "Honor Killings" in North America. I am happy to report that Canada has stepped up to the plate and and taken a mighty swing against the heinous Muslim practice of killing your children in order to protect your honor. One wonders how indeed it... Continue Reading →
In memory of the 50 million Americans lost since the dreadful Roe v. Wade decision, I wrote a poem for a competition hosted by the Manhattan Declaration (you can read it here). The point of the poem is simply this: A little girl in the womb has no guarantee of liberty or the pursuit of... Continue Reading →
The NFL season begins in just one month. So, plenty of stories will be generated from how well (or how poorly) Tim Tebow plays. Getting a jump on the competition, President Barack Obama told a radio audience yesterday that he thought the Tebow trade was a mistake (See President Obama Weighs in on Tebow, Sanchez).... Continue Reading →
The 2011 adoption statistics were just released, and they showed that adoptions are down in the U.S. Indeed, adoptions were down a significant 15% from the 2010 numbers, and down a mind-boggling 60% from the peak numbers of 2004. One must go back nearly two decades (1994) to find a year in which there were... Continue Reading →
How do you know when you are blessed? On first blush, you might respond that you know you are blessed when you have peace with God and peace with your wife and family. Many of us would think we are blessed when we have plenty of money. We think that NFL players who get paid... Continue Reading →
Blind human rights activist Chen has reportedly died from the torture and beatings he has endured at the hands of the Communist Chinese. However, as this story notes, no one can be sure of whether Chen is alive or dead, given the fact that the Communist government has sealed off access to Chen and has... Continue Reading →
UPDATE: Thanks to Nina Shea, we now have word that Pastor Yousef did not waiver in his faith. He stood firm and once again refused to deny Christ. From the court proceeding: The Washington Post’s blog Religion Right Now posted a piece by Jordan Sekulow that included the following excerpt from court proceedings this week:... Continue Reading →
Folks are upset. Fans are upset that the Denver Broncos lost their home opener for the first time in more than 10 years. Even with the abysmal Bronco record of 4-12 last season, the team was at least able to win the home opener against the Seattle Seahawks. This year, however, it was not meant... Continue Reading →
In any game, 73-0 is a lopsided blowout.
There is a controversy brewing in Houston, TX, between veterans and the Veterans Administration. I am interested in the controversy for a couple of reasons. First, I attended the funeral service of my wife’s grandfather not too long ago in Houston. He was a veteran, and there was a veteran’s service for him at the... Continue Reading →
Sudan has been a nation at war for years. The Muslims of the north have waged an all out war against the non-Muslims of the south, who are mostly Christians and animists. As of today, South Sudan is a country of its own. Let's hope this move brings peace. Indeed, let's pray for peace. The... Continue Reading →
According to the Jubilee Campaign, there is good news from Iran. Pastor Youcef will not be executed for being a Christian in Iran. The report makes it unclear exactly what will happen next. It almost sounds as though he will be asked to deny Christ and return to Islam in order to have the charges... Continue Reading →
First, I would like to thank Meredithancret for a cordial and spirited debate. We obviously disagree, but she has been respectful and has engaged in dialogue on the subject of gay marriage—a subject most consider too controversial to discuss. I appreciate the fact that there has been actual dialogue, even if there is disagreement. Thanks,... Continue Reading →
I know I shouldn't wade into the New York controversy on a Monday morning, but I do think it is worth considering the question, "What is marriage?" The successful effort of late in New York has redefined marriage to mean something that it has not meant before. The state has changed the reality of what... Continue Reading →
[This post was composed on the morning of June 25, 2011, in honor of a certain young lady who helped her Daddy in the garden.] Chivalry these days appears to be in hiding, and some think it is dead altogether; but I am happy to report that chivalry has made his appearance known today in... Continue Reading →
Gregory C. Cochran 