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 →
Tolerance, huh?
Everybody's supposed to be tolerant nowadays. That is code language, of course, for giving full approval to homosexuality. When it comes to gays and lesbians, tolerance takes a different turn, as this episode so colorfully illustrates. Obama has angered gays and lesbians by inviting Rick Warren to offer a prayer at the inauguration. All the... Continue Reading →
Justice and Freedom?
Tolerance and fairness have taken the place of freedom and justice in America. Tolerance and fairness are decided by those who wield power. Freedom and justice were Christian ideas based in the nature of God and in the judgment of God. Get rid of God, and you get rid of freedom and justice. If ever... Continue Reading →
The Side of Life
You simply must watch the story of Haleigh Poutre. I dare you to watch it without crying. I didn’t make it through. The story is so great in showing the will of a child to live. Of course, it has a much darker side in that her life has been robbed of so much because... Continue Reading →
Can There Be Such a Thing?
Apparently, the self-esteem movement worked. A 2006 survey of high school students demonstrates that they think very highly of themselves. Their self-esteem is very high--too high, in fact. Dr. Mohler writes about the dilemma in his blog. It is curious that we are supposed to make sure all have a high self-esteem. Yet, when we... Continue Reading →
Forced Abortions
Not much has changed in China. Sure, they have adopted a capitalist economic system--sort of; (it's still under communist control). At heart, however, the nation is still communist, which means it is still ungodly in its view of human life. This story, which is not worth mentioning in U.S. news outlets, speaks of the horrors... Continue Reading →
Hah! I Told You So
One of the things I have tried to keep folks informed about is the terrible new ethic on our horizon; it is more pronounced in Europe than it is here, but even in America the green ethic is alive and well. Not only is it terribly oppressive--outlawing such innocuous behaviors as drinking Dasani from a... Continue Reading →
Green Church Red Hot Lie
There is a transcript of Chris Horner's interview on Hannity and Colmes. It has great fodder against the global warming green ethic. It is worth reading and--if you can get the video to work--watching. Here is the link for you.
Hopeless?
I have little hope in the benefits of Christian-Muslim dialogue, particularly if such dialogue means a pontifical council and a bunch of Imams discussing how Christians can speak more sensitively so as not to provoke more rioting. Good grief! Read this article and listen to what it is saying. The writer says, “Two years ago, Catholic-Muslim... Continue Reading →
Global Warming?
Wine lovers will obviously wish for global warming this weekend as killer frosts invade the vineyards of New Zealand. The situation is so bad that fossil-fueled helicopters are being called in to thwart the frost. In fact, every helicopter in New Zealand is on the case, hoping to accelerate the pollutants which cause global warming... Continue Reading →
Green Diapers
Green diapers sound disgusting, don't they? Some of us have actually seen green diapers, along with many other diapers of varying hues in green and gold. However, the article I have linked here is not disgusting as much as it is dishonest. It exposes the hypocrisy of Green ethics. If we thought God’s commands... Continue Reading →
Gregory C. Cochran 