President Trump recently opined with characteristic hyperbole on “the worst single mistake ever in the history of our country.” His answer may somewhat shock you, but there’s a lot of truth to it: “The worst single mistake ever made in the history of our country: going into the Middle East, by President Bush.” . . […]
The sabbath of God and the sabbath of man
The work and sabbath of God is the basis for the sabbath and work of man. The pattern for man is reversed: life/rest in God comes first, then work. Man’s true sabbath is to rest in God, then good works flow from it. (This means the Old Law was ceremonial.) And more. . . . […]
Our government makes us play with Monopoly money
The game of Monopoly debuted in 1935 during a time of financial recovery after a steep economic downturn called the Depression from which we’ve never really recovered since government intervention created the Depression and every economic downturn since. A similar game was developed by Elizabeth (Lizzie) J. Magie Phillips in 1903. The Landlord’s Game, as it was called, […]
Are Christians “confusing the Gospel with Christian nationalism”?
Many Christians refuse to get involved in politics for any number of reasons. Here are some of them: Jesus didn’t get involved in politics. God’s kingdom is not of this world. We’re to render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s. We’re living in the last days. We’re just to preach the gospel. Politics is not mentioned […]
Sweeping racism under the rug: a GOP case example
Recently we were been given a good example not only of how surreptitious racists beliefs really can be, but also how they can get ignored by others even when they’re overt. Carla Maloney was a member of the Republican Committee of Beaver County, Pennsylvania, and was elected as secretary of that body. Recently, her Facebook […]
Where is the social justice “Statement” against socialist public schooling?
I have already voiced my displeasure with the “Statement on Social Justice” by MacArthur, et al. A very important aspect, however, remains to be addressed. In light of the breadth of the topic of “social justice,” the level of outrage flowing from the Statement, and its stark condemnations, it is startling to notice the scope […]