Last week, the warning was sounded that President Obama and the Democratic House and Senate had attached the "hate crimes" legislation to a defense appropriations bill. President Obama signed it. Now, it is time to start considering whether we, as Christians, will be silent regarding the truth of sin and redemption. Over the pond in... Continue Reading →
Global Environmental Abortion
More and more, I am starting to think the global warming crowd and the environmental crowd (mainstream version) are really interested most in propagating abortions. This short article from Mark Steyn makes the point clearly. By the way, global warming appears to be on its way out. More and more people are realizing global warming... Continue Reading →
Emergency h1n1
I am glad to hear this response from Secondhand Smoke regarding the emergency declaration by President Obama. Wesley J. Smith had the same initial reaction as I had to the news. It makes me think I am not crazy. Of course, it could simply mean we are both crazy. It seems to me that some... Continue Reading →
Costly Free Speech
Looks like the day has finally come. The U.S. Senate has approved federal "Hate Crimes" legislation and sent it on to the President, who has pledged to sign the bill into law. There are so many problems with this bill, not the least of which is the cowardly, specious manner in which it was passed as... Continue Reading →
Out of the Mouth of Babes
I have a video linked here which demonstrates that the Lord establishes strength out of the mouth of babes and infants. This little girl, Hannah, speaks the truth. She also displays the fruit of a family which has reared this child in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. I post this video today because it... Continue Reading →
Higher Entertainment
I have never watched Stephen Colbert and barely know who he is. However, I was recently sent this video clip from an interview that he did with Bart Ehrman. This is so funny. Colbert is obviously quick-witted. Colbert appears to hand Ehrman his head on a platter.
Women of Faith
Jesus spoke to the Samaritan woman at the well. When she left his presence, she was alive, excited, and very interested in calling others to "come see a man." Jesus had a number of women who were among his first, faithful followers. All in all, Christ pointed the way to upholding the dignity and honor... Continue Reading →
Scooby-Do Deductions
Wesley J. Smith at First Things has a great post concerning proposed legislation to offer tax deductions for your pets and for the expense of pet ownership. Ostensibly, the reasoning behind the bill is to help pet owners afford their pets during a down economy, thereby not abandoning them (and thus causing further expense for... Continue Reading →
After Terri Schiavo
We must stay alert to the reality that human life--all human life--is sacred; humans alone are created in the image of God. After the Terri Schiavo debacle, we must be ever more diligent to protect human beings who are handicapped, elderly, and diseased. Particularly, the future of healthcare appears to be pointing toward more government... Continue Reading →
Homosexual Christians
Obviously, we live in an age of sexual infatuation. I will be lecturing next week at Southern on the topic of homosexuality. Please pray for me because this issue is obviously one that sparks many emotions. Probably, we have all had to deal with folks struggling with homosexuality. If not with particular members in our... Continue Reading →
Dark Day Unnoticed
On this Columbus Day, an insidious and cowardly contingent in Congress has speciously passed a defense funding bill with an attachment to it concerning "hate speech." On numerous blogs prior to this one, I have sought to disclose reasons to be suspicious of hate crimes legislation. Hate crimes change the nature of criminal activity and,... Continue Reading →
Entanglement
There are so many stories out there right now concerning church-state relations. This story from GetReligion speaks of the entanglement of law and religion in the matter of faith healing when children die. In the past, other couples have been convicted of reckless homicide for not seeking the aid of a doctor. While I certainly... Continue Reading →
Perfect Illustration
Mark Steyn, who is always brilliant, pulled the following headline from the paper: French Gay Soccer Team Snubbed by Muslim Team In response to the headline, Steyn notes that the French gay team is accusing the Muslims of being homophobic; then, he asks whether it isn't Islamophobic of them to ask such a question!
Crushed Legs, Free Spirit
October 5, 2009 WASHINGTON, DC--To celebrate his heroic dedication and perseverance, former Tiananmen Square student leaders will be joining re-enabled Chinese athlete Fang Zheng in a celebration of his receiving new legs, and to witness this human rights hero's stand for freedom. The event will be held in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Room HVC-215,... Continue Reading →
Tough Questions
I don't know of too many folks asking really tough questions when it comes to international affairs and the role of Islamic terror. Robert Spencer, however, is asking the questions. Some of the questions he has are these: Why did someone who became interested in the Koran and wanted to serve Allah get involved in... Continue Reading →
Gregory C. Cochran 