Since the Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision last week in overturning DOMA, I’ve been wanting to write something about it. About America’s headlong decent into the moral abyss. About the importance of moral boundaries and standards. However, today, I read this piece by columnist, Cal Thomas, and want to share it on ThePreachersWord since it expresses my thoughts succinctly, accurately, and Biblically. Continue reading
A poem that I memorized years ago by the British poet, Alexander Pope came to mind this week. It goes like this.
Vice is a monster of so frightful mien,
As to be hated needs but to be seen;
Yet seen too often, familiar with her face,
We first pity, then endure, then embrace
The moral code and compass of our culture has moved considerably during my life time. The things that were once shocking and abhorrent, are now accepted, endured and in some circles embraced. Continue reading
This question was raised by Fox’s News, Bill O’Reilly, on his O’Reilly Factor last night in his “Talking Points” special edition for Memorial day. He had three guests to answer the question– former Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown, businessman Herman Cain, and political commentator James Carvell. Continue reading
I’ve heard the truism of all my life that “silence implies consent.” This was a maxim with regard to law advocated by Sir Thomas Moore in the 16th century. Philosophically, Plato, the Greek philosopher wrote, “your silence gives consent.”
Apparently, that is no longer so in our topsy-turvy, politically correct culture. Especially as it relates to homosexuals. Continue reading
The media word of the week is “Scandal.” Everywhere you turn. Internet. Cable news. Talk radio. Print media. Everyone is talking about Scandals. From the White House to the State Department to the IRS. We’re hearing about all these scandals. In his daily commentary, Syndicated Columnist Cal Thomas shared some interesting insights today. Continue reading
The Jury returned the verdict Monday. Dr. Kermit Gosnell, the Philadelphia physician, was convicted of first degree murder.
He was guilty of murdering three babies born alive in his abortion clinic.
He was guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the overdose death of an adult patient.
The grisly details reported by Fox News and the ensuing guilty verdict has shocked even abortion advocates and exposed the disturbing details of what really occurs in abortion clinics. I will spare our readers the appalling practices performed by Gosnell. But they were so shocking it is said reporters did not want to cover the trial and report it. That’s not my purpose here. Continue reading
“Marriage is a lie,” she confidently asserted.
“It’s a no-brainer that the institution of marriage should not exist,” as the audience wildly applauded.
“Fighting for gay marriage generally involves lying about what we’re going to do with marriage when we get there,” she added.
The speaker? Continue reading
He was the lead story on the national news. When Jay Leno opened his monologue Monday evening and said his name, the audience applauded their approval. Tuesday’s Today Show opened with his story. His colleagues have called him “courageous.” A Washington Post Reporter called him “brave.” Congressman Joseph Kennedy III said, “I’m so proud of him.” He received calls of congratulations and commendation from past President Clinton, and President Obama. Even his former fiancé said she was supportive and happy for him.
So who is he? And what did do that is so wonderful? Continue reading
With the dedication of George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in Dallas last week, the 43rd President has given several interviews. Something that he has been hesitant to do since leaving office.
Fox’s Dana Perino, Bush’s former Press Secretary, asked about his reaction to the Boston bombing. “I was reminded that evil exists,” Bush bluntly said, “And that there are people in the world who are willing to kill innocent people to advance a cause.” Continue reading
I remember a college professor that used to say, “The only exercise some folks get is jumping to conclusions.”
In the past week in the aftermath of the Boston bombings, lots of folks got plenty of exercise!
CNN mistakenly reported there was an arrest last Wednesday. John King, the CNN chief national correspondent called it “embarrassing.” However, other news outlets followed. The AP, Boston Globe and Fox News all said an arrest had occurred or was imminent. When the FBI denied it, everyone had to backtrack. Continue reading
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