I just read this headline which says, "Evangelicals trail other faiths on global warming," and I say, Kudos to evangelicals! Then, I saw this headline, and I was again befuddled: "Christians call for greater action on earth day. " Once again, I have no problem with caring for the environment, planting trees, and keeping waterways... Continue Reading →
Largest Democracy
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Something Different
If you are in the mood for something a little different, check out this blog on John Calvin, called Calvin500. Calvin is celebrating his birthday, or, actually, we are celebrating his birthday. Interesting links on this blog. Enjoy.
Follow Up on India
Here is a follow up article on the present state of the voting in India.
Orissa Elections
This report from the BBC lists the various regions of India which will be holding elections this Spring. Specifically, Orissa, where violence against Christians raged last year, will be holding elections NEXT THURSDAY. Please be in prayer for this region, as many Christian lives are at risk based on the outcome of this election. For... Continue Reading →
A Pleasant Presentation
I just watched an interview with Kathy Ireland, and it was such a pleasant presentation that I had to share it with you. Check out this video interview of Kathy Ireland by Mike Huckabee. She is more than just a pretty face. She is obviously intelligent, faithful, and articulate, particularly on the life issue. I... Continue Reading →
Nit-picking
I am totally excited about the rescue of the ship captain from the waters off Somalia's coast. I am bothered by 2 aspects of this story, however. First, never is there a mention that these pirates are muslims. The pirates are Muslim. This piracy is nothing new. Such Islamic piracy is behind the founding of... Continue Reading →
For the Record
Pastor Rick Warren has recently said that the gay marriage issue is "not his agenda." In a sense, of course, he is right. The gospel itself is the agenda of the Christian, including pastors. However, humanity is also our concern. And, the church is called to be the pillar and foundation of truth (1 Tim... Continue Reading →
One Nation Under God (2)
Is it true that our greatest danger is keeping God out? I think it is and will offer some examples in just a moment, but I hesitate in going further at this point under the weight of objection which I sense at the claim that we need God in our national conscience (including our... Continue Reading →
One Nation Under God
The official motto of the United States is more than lip service to ward off the wrath from a potentially vengeful god. The motto is what I would call a fence, a paradigm for the existence of human institutions and the humanity benefitting from them. This point—the significance of a corporate, unified belief in the... Continue Reading →
Bravo, Viola!
Here is a blog post about an upcoming bill in California which will coerce doctors into providing abortions or, at least, providing support for the industry. You may recall that President Obama has recently (by executive order) taken similar steps in limiting conscientious objections by doctors. At any rate, this blog is informative, as are... Continue Reading →
Free Gao
Gao is a brother in Christ from China. He has been missing since February 4th. He has been tortured by Chinese authorities. His family has escaped to the U.S., and you can help him now by clicking here. Hebrews 13:3, "Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who... Continue Reading →
Encouraging?
There is a story in Baptist Press which offers a ray of hope for healthcare workers. As you know, President Obama turned back a conscience clause provision that Bush had put in place to protect pro-life workers. In the Bush administration, pro-life pharmacists could object to dispensing the abortion pill, RU 486. According to this... Continue Reading →
Fascinating Financial View
Islamic economics is not a conversation too many of us have had. This doesn't mean it isn't important, and it doesn't mean everyone is ignoring it. Hats off to the Heritage Center for teaming up with Dr. Patrick Sookhdeo for this fascinating look at the relatively recent phenomenon of Islamic economics: Sharia Finance. Check out... Continue Reading →
Psalm 127 and RU 486
Sadly, we live in an RU 486 world, where children are viewed as an interruption to an otherwise carefree sexual lifestyle. Just the other day, courts ruled that the “Plan B” abortion pill would be available to 17 year olds over the counter (see here). We can rest assured that sexual promiscuity comes with a... Continue Reading →
Gregory C. Cochran 