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What Are We in For?
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 →
Help from an Atheist
This video is remarkable for its candor and convicting in its simplicity. If you are a Christian, then you need to hear from this atheist. The "Penn" half of "Penn and Teller" speaks about an encounter he had with a Christian. Effective evangelism?
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 →
New Law Against Slavery
I am attempting to scoop my buddy, Dr. Mooney, over at SoCal Theologica with this story. He has been an active opponent of human slave trading. So far, he has not posted on this exciting development. Congress has just passed a new law against human slavery in the U.S. This law has implications for sex... Continue Reading →
Islam, India, and Irresponsibility
Political correctness is killing us. Read this story about the “chilling” confessions of the men responsible for the Mumbai murders, where 164 people were killed. Then, notice what is missing. There are words like “handlers” and “militants,” but there is never the slightest mention of Islam. I wonder, were these muslims? Did the 7 page... Continue Reading →
Charlie Bit My Finger
If you haven't seen this video, you have missed out on a treat. Take a quick look, and see if you don't laugh. Great kid moment.
No Mob Veto
America is proud of her freedom, but freedom must always have its limits. California voters recently decided (again) that gays ought not be provided the same marital status as heterosexual couples. They are (or at least should be) free to determine such things. Since the passage of Proposition 8, Californians have been given a hard... Continue Reading →
Never Enough
Death is never satisfied. Paul says in Romans 3, "There feet are swift to shed blood..." It is, of course, true. Euthanasia is part of our culture which rejects the notion of death as the last enemy of Christ's to be done away with. Typically, we think of euthanasia as an "old person's" issue. But bloodthirsty... Continue Reading →
Absent from Mainstream Media
You will not see this story on the mainstream outlets, but it is fantastic. You will be encouraged. I had forgotten about the work going on at Angola. I used to read about it back home in Louisiana. I have an interest in prison ministry and used to do that in Louisiana. This story concerning... Continue Reading →
(Passing) Gas Tax
Here is the story from Alabama: Cows pass gas. No surprises there. What is surprising is that democrats in Washington are now trying to pass a tax on the gas which is passed. Only a liberal democrat could conceive of a passed gas tax. Of course, as this story indicates, it is not called a... Continue Reading →
Gregory C. Cochran 