According to this story, Scott Roeder--the man who killed abortionists George Tiller--was “very religious” but in an Old Testament “eye-for-an-eye way.” A number of things could be said about such a statement; I will limit my comments to these two points. First, "very religious" means almost nothing. That phrase could describe anyone from Eckart Tolle to... Continue Reading →
A Good Reason to Close Gitmo
Here is a surprising insight from sort of a surprising source. Christopher Hitchens has a unique perspective on a really good reason to close the Guantanamo prison: It's a state-run Madrasah! From the story: The officers in charge were so pleased by this ability to show off their extreme broad-mindedness in respect of Islam that... Continue Reading →
Officially Insane
You will not believe this story. We have officially embraced insanity in an effort to be tolerant of Islam. The Apostle Paul speaks of the foolish heart being darkened by sin and thus unable to recognize any longer realities which once were patently obvious. This story is an illustration of just such a mental and moral... Continue Reading →
How Muslim Are We?
As my last blog post pointed out, President Obama appears to be reaching out to Muslims on a false pretense. Muslims need not necessarily be our enemies (except the ones who have taken that title to themselves); yet, Muslim is clearly not our identity either. I cannot see how to make advances in relationships by... Continue Reading →
FYI New Wave
There's a new wave of internet technology on its way. Check out google wave. It is the next generation of communication technology for the internet. It's like e-mail, instant messaging, Facebook, and a few others all rolled into one.
Murder at a Church
As a Christian, I condemn what appears to be the murder of George Tiller at the morning services of his Lutheran Church. Obviously, like many Christians, I deplore Tiller's practice of abortion. He was one of the few doctors left in the country who would still perform late term abortions. I have no doubt but... Continue Reading →
7 Pounds
The newest movie by Will Smith, 7 Pounds, not unlike I Am Legend, deals substantively with the human dilemma. Specifically, Smith portrays a man who has unexpectedly come face with face with the frailty of the human condition. Death comes suddenly, and he is unprepared for its arrival. As a result, Smith (not his name... Continue Reading →
Assisted Suicide
Have you seen this story about the Mr. Lai, a Chinese man who pushed a would-be jumper off a bridge in Guanzhou, China? According to the story, Mr. Lai got sick and tired of so much attention being given to the suicide attempt. So, he "assisted" the jumper by pushing him off the bridge. Ironically,... Continue Reading →
Video of Gao Zhisheng
Voice of the Martyrs, along with China Aid, has produced a video detailing the case of Gao Zisheng, the Chinese attorney and activist for Christian freedoms in the Communist nation. You can view the video (and see other ways to get involved) by clicking here.
The Flower of the Cross
"The cross is the only tree on which the flower of absolute joy grows," so says Richard Wurmbrand, founder of Voice of the Martyrs. This video presentation chronicles the persecution of Christians by the communists in Romania. Take a few minutes to hear the testimonies of several Christians who were tortured and imprisoned for their... Continue Reading →
Foxe’s for Free
Foxe's Book of Martyrs, a Christian classic, is available this month as the free audio download from Christian Audio. Check it out here and get your free audio of this Christian classic.
Freedom Neither Fast Nor Easy
Tiananmen Square Leaders Issue Declaration of Repentance and Reconciliation on 20th Anniversary May 6, 2009 Photo: June 4, 1989 -- Tiananmen Square USA — An unprecedented statement regarding the June 4, 1989 massacre at Tiananmen Square was released today by more than 80 Chinese Christian leaders calling for forgiveness, repentance, truth, justice and reconciliation. The... Continue Reading →
china arrests
May 4, 2009 HENAN — On April 30, 2009, a group of house church Christians and leaders from the house church group China Gospel Fellowship (CGF) were gathered for a communion service at a house church in Xinye city, Henan province, when they were raided by a dozen PSB officers. Eighteen Christians were taken to... Continue Reading →
Swine Flu Falsity
According to this report, Muslims in Egypt are using the swine flu fears to rid Christians of their livelihood--pigs. Because Muslims consider pigs unclean, they are more than happy to get rid of them, even if it means people will starve to death. Pigs do not cause the flu, but the swine flu fear may... Continue Reading →
Out of Town
Please pray for us, as we will be out of the country for the next 2 weeks. A group of 4 of us will be going to the Philippines to conduct evangelism and pastoral training. We are expecting 600 pastors at the conference and hope that the Lord will make us useful for edifying these... Continue Reading →
Gregory C. Cochran 