He’s bald, lives in a dorm, rides around in an old car, has one lung and a spreading waistband. And he’s a rock star. In fact, he’s the rock star on the planet today. He is also living proof that love, goodness and the joy of Christ Jesus are what people want in this world. Pope Francis, with his gentle ways and loving heart has taught us all a little bit of what Jesus meant when He used the word “shepherd.” I... Read more
The work of murdering innocents and destroying civilization continues apace in that part of the world afflicted by Islamic extremists. Boko Haram’s latest atrocity was to attack a mosque in a village in Northern Nigeria named Njaba. According to witnesses, Boko Haram killers arrived at about 5:30 am and begin firing at people who were going to the community mosque. They specifically singled out men and boys to kill. Meanwhile, in Iraq, ISIS bulldozed the ancient archeological site of Nimrud.... Read more
I am aware that there are Islamic teachings which lead to a more peaceful application of that faith. I think that the interpretation referenced here is an accurate depiction of of the application of Islamic teachings of a thousand years ago. It also seems that it is still relevant to Islamic extremists today. I want to emphasize that this video discusses events which happened almost over a thousand years ago. The reason I am posting it here is to correct... Read more
Oklahoma has a three-horse economy. Here it is in three words: Agriculture. Military bases. Oil. If you closed down those military bases and lowered the price of crude, Oklahoma’s three horse economy would dry up and blow away like a tumbleweed, bouncing before the wind. Oklahoma has been riding the crest of an oil boom for years now. This has led to policy decisions at the capitol which will be disastrous for Oklahoma’s people in the long run. The reason they... Read more
I’ve been reading a book called The Myth of Hitler’s Pope. I recommend it. I’m also going to check into this film as soon as I can. Read more
From CNN: Washington (CNN)The FBI and Department of Homeland Security sent a joint warning to law enforcement across the country about the concern over a growing trend of girls and boys wanting to fight with ISIS in the wake of the detention of a 17-year-old Northern Virginia teen last week, according to a law enforcement official who has read the report. The source says law enforcement is tracking “lots of cases” like that around the country and they’re growing... Read more
This is a powerful message for our Pope on the care of the elderly. Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress this week. The president of the United States went into full bully mode before this speech saying that the invitation was a partisan move to embarrass him. In the end, he managed to embarrass himself, and at least 50 of his fellow Democrats in Congress. First, administration operatives chewed on the invitation to the Prime Minister. We’ve been treated to all sorts of press questions because Congress didn’t consult the president before issuing the invitation. There was tut-tutting about the prime minister... Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress this week. The president of the United States went into full bully mode before this speech saying that the invitation was a partisan move to embarrass him. In the end, he managed to embarrass himself, and at least 50 of his fellow Democrats in Congress. First, administration operatives chewed on the invitation to the Prime Minister. We’ve been treated to all sorts of press questions because Congress didn’t consult the president before issuing the invitation.... Read more
I am aware that there are Islamic teachings which lead to a more peaceful application of that faith. I think that the interpretation referenced here is an accurate depiction of of the application of Islamic teachings of a thousand years ago. It also seems that it is still relevant to Islamic extremists today. I want to emphasize that this video discusses events which happened almost over a thousand years ago. The reason I am posting it here is to correct... Read more
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