Hate Speech: The Debate Around Free Speech

Last updated on: September 26, 2025 at 10:35 am By Dennis McIntyre

Last week, Attorney General Pam Bondi spoke about the difference between “free speech and hate speech.” The Constitution guarantees our right to free speech, but should lawmakers regulate “hate speech?” Let’s examine the issue. Bondi’s Comments on Hate Speech Bondi’s comments came as a guest on “The Katie Miller Podcast” last week: “There’s free speech and then there’s hate speech.” Bondi suggested that “there is no place” for hate speech in the U.S., especially now, especially after what happened to... Read more

United Nations Under Fire from Trump’s Speech

Last updated on: September 25, 2025 at 12:00 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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President Trump spoke before the United Nations this week and gave direct feedback on the organization. He was critical of the organization’s failure to solve global conflicts and its lack of enforcement in international issues. Let’s take a look. Trump Criticizes the United Nations Donald Trump has consistently criticized the United Nations during his addresses to the General Assembly. His critiques reflect a broader skepticism of multilateral institutions and a belief that the UN has failed to live up to... Read more

Treasures of Heaven: A Lesson from Lazarus

Last updated on: September 23, 2025 at 9:05 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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This Sunday, September 28, is the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The theme of the readings is to “store your treasures in Heaven.” The parable of the rich man and Lazarus shows that God records and stores our earthly actions for judgment. Let’s take a look. Gospel Text Luke 16:19-31 Jesus said to the Pharisees: “There was a rich man who dressed in purple garments and fine linen and dined sumptuously each day. And lying at his door was a... Read more

Christianity’s Role in American History Explained

Last updated on: September 22, 2025 at 11:18 am By Dennis McIntyre

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Is America a Christian nation, and if so, what exactly does that mean? This question is deeply polarizing and has grown increasingly contentious in light of the country’s widening cultural divide. The answer differs along political lines. Let’s take a look. Christian Influence on America The idea that America is a “Christian nation” is complex and depends on whether you’re asking about cultural influence, legal foundations, or spiritual identity. Undoubtedly, there was a Christian influence amongst the founders, although the... Read more

Faith in Times of Media Bias and Crisis

Last updated on: September 19, 2025 at 7:02 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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It has been 9 days since Charlie Kirk’s assassination, and there has been an incredible wave of faith running across the United States. The assassin silenced Kirk’s voice, but his message has resonated globally. Let’s take a look. Do Journalists and Mainstream Media Show Bias Against Faith? Essentially, yes, there is considerable bias amongst many “journalists” in the MSM, especially where there is overlap with conservative politics. Faith bias aligns primarily with the political persuasion of the network: Mainstream TV... Read more

As World Tensions Grow, So Do Nuclear Stockpiles

Last updated on: September 18, 2025 at 11:31 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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The world is dangerous, and it gets scarier by the day. China, Russia, and the U.S. are increasing their nuclear stockpiles and enhancing delivery systems. The War in Ukraine and Gaza have divided the world, and Russia’s recent drone incursion into Poland, a NATO country, shows just how fragile world peace truly is. Let’s take a look. Are We In Another Nuclear Arms Race? While the total global inventory is slowly declining due to dismantlement, the number of warheads in... Read more

Two Assassinations: One Disturbing Trend

Last updated on: September 17, 2025 at 12:14 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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There have been two high-profile assassinations over the past 10 months, highlighting a disturbing trend in the public reaction to these crimes. Large numbers of people publicly celebrated both deaths and glorified the murderers. Let’s take a look. The Assassination of Brian Thompson Brian Thompson was the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of United Healthcare. An assailant shot and killed Thompson in New York City on December 4, 2024, as he left his hotel. Thompson was in New York City to... Read more

Trust: A Fundamental Principle of Accountability

Last updated on: September 16, 2025 at 12:06 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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This Sunday, September 21, is the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. This week’s readings focus on trust and accountability in small and large matters. Let’s look at them. Gospel Text – Luke 16:10-13 “Jesus said to his disciples: “The person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones; and the person who is dishonest in very small matters is also dishonest in great ones. If, therefore, you are not trustworthy with dishonest wealth, who will... Read more

Doha Airstrike: Impact on Middle East Stability

Last updated on: September 15, 2025 at 11:34 am By Dennis McIntyre

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Israel launched an airstrike on Hamas in Doha, Qatar, on September 9. Six people were killed, including 5 Hamas leaders and one Qatari security official. The airstrike further destabilized the Middle East. Let’s take a look. Attack on Doha The attack occurred at ~3:46 PM local time on September 9 in the Leqtaifiya district of Doha. This area is near embassies and residential compounds. The Israelis struck during a meeting to discuss a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal in the Gaza war.... Read more

Political Tensions Surge After Charlie Kirk’s Death

Last updated on: September 12, 2025 at 12:18 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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This past Wednesday, September 10, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot by a sniper’s bullet at Utah Valley University. He was on his “America Comeback Tour.” He left a wife and two young children behind. Let’s take a look. Who was Charlie Kirk? Charlie Kirk was the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point, a conservative non-profit organization founded in 2012. Its mission is to educate, train, and mobilize students to promote: Patriotism and liberty Free markets and fiscal responsibility Limited... Read more

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