The precious little children of the Newtown massacre have not even been buried yet and we are hearing about more laws and regulations so “this kind of thing never happens again.”
But can you regulate morality? Can more laws regulate the evil in a person’s heart? Can stricter gun laws diminish hate? Reverse revenge? Dispel anger? Continue reading
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A few years ago Toby Keith had a hit song entitled “Let’s Get Drunk and Be Somebody.” It was a jukebox favorite. He sang about everyday folks that he called “nobodies” who became “somebody” on the weekend when they got drunk! Really? Continue reading
Filed under Culture, Morality, Uncategorized
He was called “King David” by the troops. He had position. Power. Prestige. He was hailed as a hero. Loved by his countrymen. Feared by His enemies. And jeered by his critics. His life had been a series of successes from his youth. And now the revelation of an illicit relationship has brought him to the lowest point in his life.
No, I’m not talking about King David in the Bible, but General David Petraeus. Continue reading
Have you seen former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on his media tour promoting his new book? “Total Recall: My Unbelievable True Life Story” is mainly about his success as a world-champion bodybuilder, a Hollywood box-office heavyweight, and two-term Governor of California.
One chapter, called “The Secret,” is devoted to his affair with their housekeeper that produced an out-of-wedlock son, who was five years old when he ran for govenor. Continue reading
If you have wondered how far our amoral culture could sink after promoting same-sex marriage, this gives you a glimpse.
Nick Cassavetes, director of the popular romance movie ‘The Notebook,” was at the Toronto Film Festival last week promoting a new film, “Yellow.” The lead character, Mary, visits her brother in prison and soon the two are engaged in an incestuous relationship. Continue reading
My blog on Tuesday, “Is Morality Evolving,” is already partially outdated. (If you haven’t seen it, read it first. https://thepreachersword.com/2012/05/08/is-morality-evolving/)
I stated what President Obama has repeatedly said over the past three years that his view of same-sex marriage is “evolving.” On Wednesday his evolution was fully completed. The President has “come out” and said that he now favors same-sex marriage. In a quickly called news conference the President said, “At a certain point, I’ve just concluded that for me personally, it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same-sex couples should be able to get married.” Continue reading
“I am absolutely comfortable with the fact that men marrying men, women marrying women and heterosexual men and women marrying are entitled to the same exact rights, all the civil rights, all the civil liberties,” said Vice President, Joe Biden, on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” He went on to say the situation is “evolving” and that the “social culture” is changing.On Monday, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, when asked if he thinks gay couples should be able to legally marry, said, “Yes, I do.”
And our President has been on record for some time saying that his views of same-sex marriage are “evolving.” Continue reading
Filed under 2012 Top Posts, Marriage, Morality
“Prostitution scandal ricochets through Washington”
This was Tuesday’s headline from many newspapers and internet news sources.
By now, I’m sure you’ve read or heard about the eleven Secret Service agents and ten military personnel who were sent to Cartagena, Columbia, to protect the President and were caught with twenty-one women in their hotel. Continue reading
When you’re in college, Spring Break is the ultimate in week-long partying (for us it was, at least). Those seven days or so are reserved for drinking, sun tanning, dancing, and you know, um, making out. But sometimes, things can get really raunchy — think Girls Gone Wild, but without Joe Francis and his camera crew breathing uncomfortably down your neck. If you wanna hit the hottest parties this coming Spring, you’re going to need to book now — and these four spots are perfect for stripping down, boozing hard, and getting your freak on. Continue reading
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