"we need . . . to amend the Constitution so it's in God's standards rather than try to change God's standards so it lines up with some contemporary view."
Go to the Washington Post's Main Page to read Walker's statement.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Huckabee's Mischief
Brent Walker of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty has an excellent response to Mike Huckabee's following statement:
Go to the Washington Post's Main Page to read Walker's statement.
Go to the Washington Post's Main Page to read Walker's statement.
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Muslim Violence, Christian Non-Violence: People in Glass Houses Should Not Throw Words
Read this exceptionally superb article by Sheila Musaji, the founding editor of The American Muslim.
EthicsDaily.com
EthicsDaily.com
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Why are Christians ignoring the ultimate moral-values issue?
I might suggest that any Christian theology or ethic that believes human beings are too puny to affect the planet’s ecosystem, that God will not let anything bad happen to us; that anything that happens (good or evil) is the result of God’s direct will and purpose, that social ethics and morality are unimportant, that gay marriage and judicial activism are the key values issues in 2008, or that nothing must be done to hinder or regulate the free market, is part of the problem, not part of the solution. That attitude needs to change before it is too late. For evangelicals, our responsibility is great indeed.
The above is the last paragraph of an article written by Dr. David Gushee; read the entire piece at abpnews.com
Friday, November 30, 2007
My "award winning" photo
OK, I know it may be a little hokie, but go to Sanibel Sunset to vote on my picture.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Willow Creek Repents?
Diana Butler Bass has a wonderful entry at God's Politics Blog regarding church congregational growth.
The article tells us again what today's "new" church generation is looking for - they want a church that is doing something meaningful, and taking the gospel seriously!
The article tells us again what today's "new" church generation is looking for - they want a church that is doing something meaningful, and taking the gospel seriously!
Saturday, September 29, 2007
What Happened to You, Mr. President?
As Bush threatens to veto the bill expanding children's health care, read this excellent piece by Jim Wallis at the God's Politics Blog
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Tonight's war message!
Tonight George Bush gets free air time for pushing his illegal and immoral war.
At 9:00 PM on MSNBC, John Edwards, Democratic candidate for president will challenge Bush's remarks with a strong call to end the war now.
At 9:00 PM on MSNBC, John Edwards, Democratic candidate for president will challenge Bush's remarks with a strong call to end the war now.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
My 09/11 anniversary experiences
Three incidents marred my observance of 09/11/01. The following statements prove to me we have learned very little in six years.
General Petraeus in his Iraq War report to Congress, when asked by a Republican senator, could not say that this country is safer because of what we have done in Iraq! He could not say this war was worth the lives that have been and will be lost.
A Buncombe County official interviewed by WLOS TV used the worn out line that it is better that we " fight them over there rather than over here." I am sick of such arrogant language to justify our self-serving attack on Iraq. That kind of talk says we have no concern for the millions of dead and displaced Iraqis.
I saw two of the despicable TV ads encouraging us to "not surrender" in Iraq. One of them tied Iraq to 9-11, which everyone knows is a lie. The other ad featured a soldier calling this country our "sacred USA." As a Christian I resent the use of that word in describing a geopolitical nation. By definition, sacred means "devoted or dedicated to a deity or to some religious purpose." What kind of deity are we following that would lead us to implement the policies that this deranged administration has put into place - it is for sure not the God of the Bible known through the Prince of Peace! And this President, who believes that God led him to invade Iraq, and to stay there indefinitely, also is following a different God than the one known through Jesus Christ!
General Petraeus in his Iraq War report to Congress, when asked by a Republican senator, could not say that this country is safer because of what we have done in Iraq! He could not say this war was worth the lives that have been and will be lost.
A Buncombe County official interviewed by WLOS TV used the worn out line that it is better that we " fight them over there rather than over here." I am sick of such arrogant language to justify our self-serving attack on Iraq. That kind of talk says we have no concern for the millions of dead and displaced Iraqis.
I saw two of the despicable TV ads encouraging us to "not surrender" in Iraq. One of them tied Iraq to 9-11, which everyone knows is a lie. The other ad featured a soldier calling this country our "sacred USA." As a Christian I resent the use of that word in describing a geopolitical nation. By definition, sacred means "devoted or dedicated to a deity or to some religious purpose." What kind of deity are we following that would lead us to implement the policies that this deranged administration has put into place - it is for sure not the God of the Bible known through the Prince of Peace! And this President, who believes that God led him to invade Iraq, and to stay there indefinitely, also is following a different God than the one known through Jesus Christ!
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Friday, September 07, 2007
Bush just playing us with 'troop withdrawal'
Read and listen to Keith Olbermann's commentary that relates to my previous entry (September 4).
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Bush admits he is playing!
Today Bush headlined his Iraq photo-op with a comment about possibly reducing troop levels. But in the new biography, "Dead Certain," he says he is playing until November or December to get those running for president to have to adopt his war.
This puppet president is playing with billions of dollars and countless lives to further his neo-con agenda, to keep this war going indefinitely so Cheney's military-industrial complex can continue to flourish and to keep on making fools of all of us.
This puppet president is playing with billions of dollars and countless lives to further his neo-con agenda, to keep this war going indefinitely so Cheney's military-industrial complex can continue to flourish and to keep on making fools of all of us.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Could I be on Wiley's list?
Would someone ask Wiley Drake what it takes to get on his imprecatory prayer list? I would really like to see how much power he has with calling down all that wrath and stuff!
My wife thinks I should be on that list! I think it is because I subscribe to the philosophy of "I had rather be hated than ignored."
My wife thinks I should be on that list! I think it is because I subscribe to the philosophy of "I had rather be hated than ignored."
Monday, August 13, 2007
Monday, July 23, 2007
Financial Cost of This Illegal and Immoral War
A new Congressional Research Service study reported that the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan now cost $12 billion per month. When that monthly price tag is compared to the $10 billion per year it would cost to educate the world's 800 million children under six years old, the contrast opens up a real debate on what truly makes for national and global security.
excerpt from Jim Wallis' God's Politics Blog
excerpt from Jim Wallis' God's Politics Blog
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Bush and NPR
Yesterday the House of Representatives voted 357-72 to reject the Bush administration's plan to eliminate funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. This is a great example of how Bush/Cheney and the gang are so completely out of touch with, not only the American people, but also any sense of civility and concern for what is really important and right!
What about the 72 who voted to end the funding? That's simple - they have sold out totally or they have a constituency who also does not have a clue!
What about the 72 who voted to end the funding? That's simple - they have sold out totally or they have a constituency who also does not have a clue!
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Party For The Planet
Click HERE
for information on the Virtual Town Hall on Climate, and details on the DVD screening this Saturday, July 7, 4:00 PM, at the Hendersonville library auditorium. The video is around 30 minutes and we will discuss it no more than 30 minutes (unless you want to stay longer). You can be on your way to dinner or other activities by 5:00 PM.
for information on the Virtual Town Hall on Climate, and details on the DVD screening this Saturday, July 7, 4:00 PM, at the Hendersonville library auditorium. The video is around 30 minutes and we will discuss it no more than 30 minutes (unless you want to stay longer). You can be on your way to dinner or other activities by 5:00 PM.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Is Cheney Part of the Executive Branch?
ABC News
This man is probably the most dangerous elected official the US government has ever known!
Impeaching Bush is a waste of time; but impeaching Cheney is probably well worth the time and energy, especially for the future of this country.
This man is probably the most dangerous elected official the US government has ever known!
Impeaching Bush is a waste of time; but impeaching Cheney is probably well worth the time and energy, especially for the future of this country.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
An Adventure in Freedom
Well, here I am again "blowing my own horn," (March 17 entry)!
July 1, I will be preaching a religious liberty sermon (title above)at Providence Baptist Church in Hendersonville NC.
I will post a link to the text of the sermon when I complete it; I invite all comments, suggestions and criticisms.
July 1, I will be preaching a religious liberty sermon (title above)at Providence Baptist Church in Hendersonville NC.
I will post a link to the text of the sermon when I complete it; I invite all comments, suggestions and criticisms.
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