Politics
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I’ve wondered about the statements attributed to Billy Graham lately concerning politics. I was wondering if it was more Franklin and less Billy. Why, after all these years of ministering to Democrats and Republicans, does he turn to these endorsements now? Read more
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If you haven’t noticed, which means you don’t have a TV or haven’t turned it on in the last three or four… months… election season is upon us. There are some who make the case for NOT voting. (Read all ten parts if you like.) Here is the deal (which you already know if you’ve… Read more
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Roger Olson has another thought-provoking piece on evangelicals and political movements. It’s always a tough read for me these days. What I witness too often are reactions. I grew up in the very conservative political movements of the “Moral Majority” and such. What I am witnessing today is a reaction that seems to say, “I don’t… Read more
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The Islamic world is in upheaval again. Once again, Americans look for blame. We look to something we can quantify. Something over which we can wring our hands. Even after it has become fairly clear the horrific attack on the embassy in Libya were a coordinated effort that led to deaths of four Americans, we… Read more
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A huge challenge I find in today’s American culture is to live prophetically as a believer when everything about our culture is more polarizing than any time I can remember. We need to remember our position as believers… and remember our allegiance. Some important thoughts: I am a Kingdom Christian, not a leftist Christian, a… Read more
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When it comes to elections, as I stated before, it really should be tough. While one’s religion is not a qualifier, or disqualifier, for president (in legal terms), it is something to consider. So, we have the question of Romney as a Mormon and should the president be considered “pastor in chief.” Then, there is… Read more
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My friend, Joel Watts, is always trying to “out” me as a liberal. I love his effort. It’s futile, but it’s noble. I am a fiercely political creature. I grew up talking politics and in my young adult years listening to talk radio. I still listen to political news, but with much more sarcasm than… Read more
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My youngest son is involved in the group “Invisible Children.” A lot of kids in his high school are incredibly passionate about this project. One of the exciting things I see in this generation is passion for great causes. They raise thousands and thousands of dollars for projects like “Invisible Children” and Project Rescue, which… Read more
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The issue in the last couple of weeks with the Obama administration and the Catholic church has been over healthcare policy and contraception. Originally, the Obama administration was going to enforce the policy that any organization over a certain size had to provide a health insurance policy for employees, including the option for contraception. This… Read more
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