Applied Theology
Congratulations to Mike Huckabee on the first win of the 2008 road to the White House. There will be many days of uncertainty ahead, but Mike has done all of America a favor in this race by demonstrating that one does not need to have an Ivy League pedigree, a multi-million dollar war chest, and... Continue Reading →
There is a tragic story out of Kenya today. I am sure you have seen or heard on the news that there is unrest in Kenya because of their recent elections. This story gives the details of a group fleeing into a church for shelter, only to realize that the mob surrounded the church and... Continue Reading →
I promised many of you that I would link to the responses Mike Huckabee has made to his critics concerning various charges like being a tax hiker and soft on immigration. So, here are the links for you to explore on your own if you are interested. I have found it refreshing to read his... Continue Reading →
It appears Mr. Romney is making up more good news. On several occasions (on Meet the Press and in his infamous Faith Speech), Mitt Romney said that he "saw" his dad march with Martin Luther King, Jr. Of course, by "saw" he meant "sort of saw in the sense of figurative support for civil rights." ... Continue Reading →
The news is all good for Mitt Romney lately, but it's because he is apparently making it up. Mitt recently produced a hit-piece against Huckabee. In the ad, Mitt shows newspaper clippings and acts as though they say that Mitt was "tough on drugs." That would have been good news for Mitt if the paper... Continue Reading →
I am personally supporting Mike Huckabee for president, and the reason is simple. He is the only candidate with a clear and unambiguous commitment to the cause of preserving human life. I am not concerned with those who might charge me with being a "one issue" voter. I suppose there are some who will abide... Continue Reading →
I found out from a Republican political pundit this morning that I might be what is called politically immature. The reference to immaturity was made in the context of explaining Huckabee's rise to the top of the polls nationwide. This expert bemoaned the fact that "social conservatives" are at it again. You see, he thought... Continue Reading →
The religion du jour is green. Green faith is the new holy grail for non-Christian Americans. I have linked an article which demonstrates just how pervasive this new religion intends to be, deriving moral guidelines from the supposed impact actions have on the environment. In this article, divorce will be ruled out because it has... Continue Reading →
Thankfully, Gillian Gibbons, the British school teacher in Sudan convicted of insulting Islam by allowing her 7 year-old students name a Teddy Bear Muhammad, has been released. She was pardoned by the government, considering the fact that she has been in prison since November 25. She must now leave Sudan. Reading this article leaves one... Continue Reading →
"I need to speak to Hillary Clinton," CNN quoted him as saying. "Something's got to change. Ordinary people need help" with their insurance.The network described Eisenberg as "well-spoken, articulate and impassioned about his cause," but said he became increasingly agitated and laced his third phone call with profanities. Eisenberg describes himself as “ordinary.” CNN describes... Continue Reading →
Great news for life! Last week, two scientists announced an incredible breakthrough in stem-cell research. The news comes as a shock to those who thought the only way to get pluripotent stem cells was by destroying a human embryo. This breakthrough—as if using stem-cell research for medical cures were really the issue—should end the debate... Continue Reading →
Mid-east peace talks are underway, and it is reported by some that the city of Jerusalem is going to be a huge bargaining chip. Palestinians have claimed it for their inheritance, as has Israel [of course, since they now occupy it]. What ought a Christian to think about this situation? There are, of course, Christians... Continue Reading →
There is a dangerous violation of the constitution underway in the guise of fiscal responsibility. A Republican Senator (Charles Grassley of Iowa) is launching a panel investigation against 6 ministries. Granted, the ministries are of the questionable sort; it may even be true that the likes of Benny Hinn, Joyce Meyer, and Kenneth Copeland are... Continue Reading →
Evangelicals are having a difficult time deciding, apparently. For the life of me, I cannot understand, at this point in the race, why any evangelical would endorse Rudy or Mitt. The one is clearly not pro-life, family, or marriage, the other seems unsure. Is it really just a pragmatic decision for evangelicals? Are there no... Continue Reading →
There was a miscommunication about what the Chinese will allow at the Olympic games in 2008. The correction (see prior post) adds the following comment about Bibles at the '08 Olympics: The International Olympic Committee and the Beijing Organizing Committee have confirmed that bibles and other religious material will be permitted in the Athletes Village... Continue Reading →
Gregory C. Cochran 