At http://www.bioethics.com , you can read of the present status of organ transplantation in China.  China is second only to the U.S. in the number of organ transplants each year.  In May, China reported strict legislation that made organ transplants possible on a “free will” basis, that is, possible only for patients who freely volunteer... Continue Reading →

On this 6th anniversary of the attack of 9/11, I thought it might be helpful to reconsider the concept of war.  We are, after all, still at war and many are questioning whether that ought to be.  I think we ought to be at war.  I think this not because I am a “die hard... Continue Reading →

What a good night for football.  After a long day which included some frustration time with a few rotten kids at soccer practice, I was more than looking forward to relaxing with our dear neighbors and watching the kickoff of the NFL season.  Besides being able to watch Peyton and Marvin Harrison in classic form... Continue Reading →

They have been called naïve.  Their plan was labeled both reckless and ill-conceived.  Their work incited deep anger and resentment from their fellow citizens.  Their government is considering forcing them to pay $20 million in recuperation costs.  Yet, they were the victims of kidnapping, held hostage for more than 6 weeks, and forced to watch... Continue Reading →

What are we to make of this SoCal Southern Baptist pastor?  Earlier this month, this pastor endorsed Mike Huckabee (who I think is a great candidate, too, by the way), and the Americans United for Separation of Church and State went immediately running to the IRS bulldogs, seeking an investigation into possible violations of tax-exempt... Continue Reading →

Jim Naugle has himself in a bind.  He is the mayor of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and he has taken a stand against promoting the homosexual lifestyle.  He believes the prevalence of homosexual interaction on the beaches is hurting the community and its image.  The local visitors and tourism department disagrees.  They have levied their own... Continue Reading →

Since the ‘60’s, God has routinely been taken out of the public schoolroom.  As obedience to a higher authority has been drained from the classrooms, the search for order has filled administrators days with one attempt after another to get control: tolerance instruction, diversity training, school uniforms, school counselors, stricter “gun-free” laws.  Now, the ultimate... Continue Reading →