Are Americans ready to embrace socialism? A Rasmussen poll does show that a mere majority (53 percent) say capitalism is better than socialism. And one in five (20 percent) say that socialism is better than capitalism. America may not be ready to reject capitalism for socialism, but this poll does show less enthusiasm than in the past. If you look…
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Dr. D. A. Carson’s book Praying with Paul is a great resource to help you strengthen your relationship with God through a deeper prayer life. The premise of his book is that God doesn’t demand hectic church programs and frenetic schedules; He only wants His people to know Him more intimately. The apostle Paul found that spiritual closeness in his…
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Each month Iran gets closer to a nuclear weapon. This is not only bad news for Israel but also for America. We might think that one nuclear bomb wouldn’t pose much of a threat to the United States. Recently on my radio program, a guest explained that Iran has not only been working on nuclear materials but has also developed…
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Holly Ordway began her conversion to faith in a casino in Reno, Nevada, surrounded by slot machines. She had just competed in a North American Cup fencing tournament and was having dinner with her coach and his wife. “One of the Narnia films had just come out,” Ordway told me. “Our discussion of the film led to the question, Does…
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Over the next few years, I think we will begin to hear the word “nullification” more and more. So let’s look at what it means, and why it isn’t a good strategy to limit the continuous expansion of the federal government. Some politicians and citizens have been arguing that states could use the Tenth Amendment to “nullify” any federal law…
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The federal Restoration of Freedom Act was an unfortunate response to a Supreme Court decision. By Andrew C. McCarthy — National Review — April 4, 2015 (Read Full Article) Back when there was more wisdom in the practice of law, meaning back when the profession had more humility, there developed a sage doctrine: Courts should resist ordering “specific performance” when…
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With NCAA Final Four basketball drawing attention to Indianapolis, the liberal press and Hollywood are whipping up a storm against the principled Indiana governor, Mike Pence. Last week Governor Pence signed legislation protecting the religious freedom of business owners. The law is called the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, RFRA. It’s similar to laws on the books in 19 other states…
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On this Easter weekend, I thought it would be appropriate to reflect on the Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah. The prophets proclaimed that He would come to save the people. Jesus did this with His birth, death, burial, and resurrection. The Bible is unique in many ways, especially when it comes to fulfilled prophecy. At the time when it…
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Secularism is advancing in the west often because people are easily intimidated and unwilling to take a stand for religious liberty. One person who took a stand is Superintendent Michael Gilbert. The Freedom from Religion Foundation learned that Principal Dan Noll of White Oak High School would offer his “Thoughts of the Day” with the morning announcements. Since some included…
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Perhaps homosexual activists believe they have been victorious and can now be more honest about their agenda. In the past, many would deny there is a gay agenda. Now they are talking about it openly. At least they are talking about it in Canada. Bear Bergman is a Canadian activist who recently said he was tired of hiding his true…
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned on Sunday the framework Iranian nuclear agreement being sought by international negotiators, saying it was even worse than his country had feared. Israel has mounted what it terms an “uphill battle” against an agreement that might ease sanctions on the Iranians while leaving them with a nuclear infrastructure with bomb-making potential. Tehran says its…
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