I was taught to believe that one of the great benefits of government is its usefulness in overcoming collective action problems. (more…) Read more

Some Conservative Christians are very concerned because Liberal and Progressive Christians would like to help the poor and the needy, individually, through charity, as well as through government programs when the need is beyond what any one individual or charity can do. (more…) Read more

For those who have not heard or read the speech Al Gore gave last week on climate change stop reading this and go here immediately.  As I am sure is true for many who heard it, this speech evoked many patriotic emotions in me.  I thought of the iconic moments in our nation’s history when citizens came together in unprecedented ways to work for the common good.  I do not think the Vice President was too bold to challenge us... Read more

Today, there are shepherds of Christian flocks in America for whom even the appearance of angels would not persuade them that the returning Christ will not set His brogans right down on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem – and soon. (more…) Read more

Colonialism and imperialism triumph over tribalism because their histories can be chronicled in blood and borders. (more…) Read more

When the Democratic candidate for president starts talking about expanding the faith-based initiative programme, you know this isn’t your father’s Democratic party anymore. But, of course, the programme he’s talking about isn’t your father’s faith-based initiative either. So I guess we’ve just entered a whole new generation of political discourse in America.   Before delving into the speech itself, it’s worth taking a moment to point out that one reason Barack Obama’s faith outreach has been so effective is that... Read more

Here is some perspective on the new Council for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (more…) Read more

Patriotism rears its ugly head as the righteous umbrella of oil and Zionism. (more…) Read more