Quit the Culture War?
Is it time for Christians to give up on the culture? Is the culture war over? I got a fresh perspective on these questions when I heard Tim Wildmon of the American Family Association speak to the issu...
Global Debt Trap
We ought not to relegate Greece’s problems to Greece or even just to Europe. It’s true that Greece’s economy is only about the size of Louisiana’s and comprises just about 2 percent of the euro zone e...
National Ponzi System
Whenever the subject of Social Security comes up in a political debate or campaign, you are likely to hear a candidate lament that the Social Security System is really the National Ponzi System. Is th...
First Amendment Survey
Americans still believe in the First Amendment. The 2015 annual survey found that three-fourths (75%) do not believe the First Amendment goes too far in the rights it guarantees. That is a significant...
Immigration Chaos
Immigration is in the news these days, but not for the typical reasons. Usually, we are discussing immigration reform because a bill has been filed or a “Gang of 8” has decided to push legislation for...
They Always Want More
Mention the word appeasement, especially when talking about foreign policy, and most people rightly assume that appeasement leads to more aggression. But it can also be said that compromise with many...
Greece and Demographics
When Greece decided to default on its payment to the International Monetary Fund, there were all sorts of economic commentaries. As accurate as they were, they usually don’t tell the whole story from...
Not the End Game
There aren’t many times in life when a person hopes, really hopes, and prays fervently that they are wrong about something. Now is one of those times for me. I had hoped that if same-marriage were eve...
Unconstitutional Government
Here’s a suggestion. Read Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution and then compare it to the government we have today. The framers set forth what is the legitimate role for the federal government. Y...
Guns and Youth
Whenever we have a shooting in America, there is the inevitable call for more gun control. And the focus is usually on the guns rather than the people who are using the guns. In his new book, American...
Death of the Death Penalty
The death penalty is dying a slow death. Last month, Nebraska became the 19th state in the country to end the practice of capital punishment. The legislature voted to abolish the death penalty and was...
Tax Exemptions
Congress may soon have a debate about tax exemptions. Senator Mike Lee has introduced the First Amendment Defense Act. This would protect religious institutions from losing their tax-exempt status if...
