This story from China Aid makes the claim that the persecution of Christians is a violation of human rights. Isn't it astounding that such a blatant reality has to be spelled out for folks? Of course the persecution of Christians violates human rights! Yet, as the story indicates, it must be spelled out because the... Continue Reading →
An Odd Contradiction
The story linked here makes clear that a contra-gospel is at work in the world. The story is not theological. It is political to the core, but it does a good job of pointing out the abiding contradiction of the liberal mindset. In liberalism, there appears to be an on-going concern to protect the lives... Continue Reading →
Feminists Hurt Women
Womanhood is under attack, and the reason is feminism. Women in the 19th Century in America had reason to complain. They were not treated equal to men. As a result of the Christian belief that all souls are equal before their Creator, women took their complaints to the masses and much good followed. However, the... Continue Reading →
Historic Change?
I do not have the Inauguration glow that many have today. I think the problem is all mine. I know this is a day for America, when we unite behind the free democratic process which has worked and delivered to us a president, an historic president (as we are so frequently reminded). Well, history is... Continue Reading →
Pastor Bike
You have heard of Pastor Bike before, but the latest news is good (though still not great). On a good note, Pastor Bike has just received a payment for the crimes which were committed against him and his family by the Chinese PSB authorities. You may remember that Pastor Bike's son was beaten almost to... Continue Reading →
Sin’s Resilience
Sin seeks to kill and destroy, and it never stops. The case of 38 year-old Marcus Schrenker is a typical example of how sin seeks to destroy. This young man, once a financial manager, swindled unsuspecting investors of millions of dollars in Indiana. He continued to practice after his license expired. When he was about... Continue Reading →
A Little Perspective
The problem in the Middle East is obviously deep-rooted. This video demonstrates just how deeply rooted the hatred runs.
Farewell to a Catholic Priest
Today, we mourn the passing of a Roman Catholic priest who was a warrior for the truth. Father Richard John Neuhaus "slipped away" today (short obit here). Father Neuhaus was the long-time editor of First Things, a religious and cultural journal of importance. He was always provocative and insightful. For an introduction to his writings,... Continue Reading →
In All Fairness
Here is the story of a wedding (sort of). One wonders why this particular chapel on the beach was chosen for the union. Maybe it was the beautiful sunset. Maybe it was the sandy beach. Maybe it was the waves. Or… maybe it was the fact that a Christian ministry owned the seaside chapel. Maybe... Continue Reading →
Um… That’s Not the 1st Command
Read this article, and you will know why the evangelical embrace of the Green movement is worrisome to me. Specifically, the Green movement is a fusion of bad theology with bad science. Call it a "Con-fusion." This article, unfortunately, illustrates some of the muddle-headed thinking of Christians when it comes to the Green movement. ... Continue Reading →
What Are We in For?
Before looking to the government for solutions to our financial problems, maybe we should look at the track record of government for solving other problems in the past. In 1973, there was an OPEC oil embargo which led to an energy crisis. Because of our being “caught over a barrel,” President Carter put the government... Continue Reading →
Hate Crimes?
Two issues have surfaced of late which put a spotlight on hate crimes. Hate crimes legislation—like the concept of tolerance—is a politically coercive attempt to wrestle morality from its historic moorings to soothe the consciences of those who are viscerally (though typically not reasonably) opposed to the Judeo-Christian mores of America’s past. Two recent incidents... Continue Reading →
Typical
Here is yet another example of irresponsible reporting (at least the headline). In this report, however, the writers are forced to admit the obvious. The "immigrants" mentioned in the headline are Muslim terrorists, no doubt about it. Their intention was to kill American soldiers. Calling them "immigrants," though I suppose it is technically true, is actually... Continue Reading →
Irony of Tolerance
So, in last week's conversation, we ran into a possible impasse concerning tolerance. The issue surrounded Rick Warren and his invitation to pray at Obama's Inauguration. Yesterday, the AP ran this story, which demonstrates precisely what I was saying in last week's posts (and comments). Rick Warren is actually viewed as a model for tolerance,... Continue Reading →
Tolerance Defined
So, in the blog yesterday, I was asked for my definition of tolerance. Here it is. Tolerance is a warmed up crock of cow dung, in my opinion. It stinks and provides nothing that satisfies. It is a specious, anti-Christian attempt to redefine issues of truth and justice under the auspices of political power, which... Continue Reading →
Gregory C. Cochran 