Our pastor on Palm Sunday said that people’s confusion over Jesus–so that they hailed Him with palms and soon thereafter demanded His crucifixion–was because they wondered, “Can a king who doesn’t act like a king be a king? Can a God who doesn’t act like
Charles Krauthammer gives the name for handling disagreements by silencing and punishing those who hold opposing ideas: The left is entering a new phase of ideological agitation — no longer trying to win the debate but stopping debate altogether, banishing from public discourse any and
“Heartbleed” is the name of a major bug found in some encryption software that nearly everybody uses. The thing is, that software–used by big corporations and the U.S. Government–is a free, open-source program that anyone can contribute to, including the designer of this bug. The
Tensions were high at a Nevada ranch, as owner Cliven Bundy asserted his right to let his cattle graze on public land while federal officials confiscated his lifestock and surrounded his home in what threatened to be a Waco-like conflagration. Some 300 protesters gathered in
David Letterman, the late night talk show host on CBS, announced his retirement the other day, as of 2-15. And now we learn that he will be replaced by satirist Stephen Colbert. That would mean the end of the Colbert Report on Comedy Central, which
Surprisingly, the state church of Norway–unlike that of Sweden–has rejected same-sex marriage. Pastors will also not be allowed to bless “civil unions.” (more…)
How would you like to watch all 522 episodes of The Simpsons? You will get your chance in a Simpsons marathon this summer. Also with a Simpsons app. (more…)
How the left hated Lyndon Baines Johnson back when I was in college! “Hey, hey, LBJ, how many kids have you killed today?” A version of Macbeth—Macbird, I believe was the title–accused him of killing Kennedy among other vile deeds. He was hated because he
You don’t need a new car, said one of the Tappet brothers on Car Talk, until your monthly repair bills exceed what your monthly car payments would be. I am approaching that point, so I’m researching new cars. Since you readers express remarkable expertise on
The American Bible Society has partnered with the Barna polling organization to study trends in the way people read and approach the Bible. The study has identified six trends. (more…)
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