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 →
Good News for Freedom
I just read that Geert Wilders has been acquitted of his hate speech charges for voicing his opinions about Islam. This is good news for the whole world. If you haven't followed the story, or you are not aware of its importance, see here or here or even here.
Remember
Remember those in prison as though in prison with them...
A Painfully Good Question
I will be out of the country for a few weeks, but I wanted to leave you with a painfully good question that comes to us from a Jew: "Why don't Christians help Christians?" The question was asked by Dennis Prager with reverent concern for the health of American Christianity. His article (read it here)... Continue Reading →
Christians in Egypt (out of Egypt blog)
I have been posting news concerning Christians in Egypt for the past few months. On at least 2 occasions, I have posted under the title "Out of Egypt" (see here and here). Now, the folks at International Christian Concern have begun a new blog specifically designed to keep us up to date about the persecution... Continue Reading →
Out of the New Egypt
In his mid-twenties, Mikail Nabil has determined to make his life count. Like many Americans of the same age, Mr. Nabil spends his days keeping his friends and followers up to date through his blog posts and social networks. And, also like many Americans, Mr. Nabil is not afraid to share his political views. Unlike... Continue Reading →
The Pastor’s Wife
The position of "pastor's wife" is a difficult one at any time in any place, but this recently released video of Sabina Wurmbrand puts it in a whole new light. Sabina's husband, Richard, was the founder of Voice of the Martyrs. Her story is almost as dramatic as his. This new video tells her story... Continue Reading →
Debate: Does the 9.0 earthquake and tsunami in Japan call into question the safety of nuclear power? – Natural Disasters – Helium
Debate: Does the 9.0 earthquake and tsunami in Japan call into question the safety of nuclear power? - Natural Disasters - Helium. The debate over the use of nuclear power is on. Feel free to read the article linked above and weigh in here.
Japan Update on Christian Relief
The Apostle Paul writes in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 a very simple command to Christians, “Pray without ceasing.” The attitude of prayer is one that characterizes the believer, even though—to many people—the exercise appears futile if not outright naïve. Yet, prayer may, in fact, be the most important and most effective thing we can do. Especially,... Continue Reading →
Where Peaceful Muslims Stand
I don’t understand the outrage against Representative Peter King. He is asking whether there is a problem with Islamic terror within the population of Muslims in America. The sensible nature of his inquiry is on display in the shootings at Ft. Hood and in the attempted bombing of Times Square and in the attempted bombing... Continue Reading →
Suicide Shift
The state of Oregon has been a “leader” in the euthanasia movement in America. I say “leader” in quotes because I am not sure that progress is always in a good direction (there is a fine line between progress and regress). That is an inherent problem with the “progressive” political movement. Just because one is... Continue Reading →
More News About Christians in Egypt
As feared, the revolution in Egypt appears to be escalating the violence against Christians in the home place of the pyramids. According to this news report, Christians in the village of Soul (which is 30 kilometers from Cairo) were ambushed by a mob of 7,000 angry Muslims. The Muslims stormed the Church of St. Mina... Continue Reading →
Persecution in Ethiopia
Earlier today, I posted a blog about our Ethiopian adoption. In that blog, I noted that one of the factors of our adopting from Ethiopia was the fact that the children suffered there in a way they did not suffer in the Philippines. Sadly, two new incidents out of Africa demonstrate the point all too... Continue Reading →
Christian Killed in Pakistan
You might remember that as the drama of Said Musa was unfolding, I pointed out that part of the difficulty facing the Afghan government was the threat of an uprising among the masses of Muslims who would be outraged by leaders unwilling to execute the death penalty against those who supposedly blaspheme the prophet Mohammad... Continue Reading →
A Letter from Shoaib
Though Shoaib's letter is not as powerful as the letter we posted from Said Musa last week, there is an urgency about this letter. It is clear from the letter that Shoaib is appealing to the Afghan Government based on its own constitution. He is appealing to the government for justice, which is what the... Continue Reading →
Gregory C. Cochran 