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Prayer Provokes Passions

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When Rev. Joe Wright, pastor of Central Christian Church, led the Kansas House of Representatives in the invocation, it became apparent that some light had pierced the darkness. Sabrina Standifer, R-Wichita, walked out while Delbert Gross, D-Hays, sat down. Gross described the prayer as “divisive, sanctimonious, self-serving, and overbearing.” Rep. David Haley, D-Kansas City railed, “I take personal umbrage to the prayer we had to suffer through this morning. We’ve got to respect one another. His prejudice and his perversion … Continue reading →

Humanist Manifesto I

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The time has come for widespread recognition of the radical changes in political beliefs throughout the modern world. The time is past for mere revision of traditional attitudes. Science and economic change have disrupted the old beliefs. Religions the world over are under the necessity of coming to terms with new conditions created by a vastly increased knowledge and experience. In every field of human activity, the vital movement is now in the direction of a candid and explicit humanism. … Continue reading →

African American People

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An inquiry into African American people typically reveals probably the most recognizable names. Barack Obama, Martin Luther King, Frederick Douglass, George Washington Carver and plenty of others come to mind. From horse racing to hockey, an African American notable may be attached to just about every professional calling as a pioneer. When America took shape as a nation, African Americans played a major role in each confrontation, each battle, each struggle, within the name of freedom. The legacy of African … Continue reading →

Growing Up Black

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For some, growing up black entailed battling the twisted perceptions attributable to the legacy of slavery. Cultures have depended upon slavery as a supply of low value labor since ancient times. In America, the slave trade of Africans into North America started within the 1400s and was deemed unlawful by 1808, yet the smuggling continued beyond the ban for one more 50 years. Despite restrictions in the legal slave trade, slavery thrived in the production of cotton, tobacco, sugar and … Continue reading →

Arguing Against Gun Control in America

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Gun control or controlling the availability of gun as a weapon of defense is one of the most contentious laws in modern times. Gun control advocates want to severely restrict the availability of a gun to the citizens of America. Does it mean that the citizens of America are too casual or ill tempered that they will not be able to handle a gun? The answer is no. The groups who have been advocating the gun control norms have always … Continue reading →

Today’s Christians: No Hope in God’s Way

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By Chuck Baldwin July 9, 2008 I ask the indulgence of my non-churched readers, as this column is specifically designed to challenge the hearts and minds of professing believers. The Old Testament prophet Jeremiah faced a generation that is very similar to the one we face today, I am afraid. Political and corporate leaders had given themselves over to corruption and duplicity. The fundamental underpinnings that founded and supported the nation were being dismantled. And the spiritual leaders seemed to … Continue reading →

Welfare: Is It Biblical?

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Any cursory review of this issue has to conclude that we have to change welfare as we know it. We simply cannot continue to handle this problem as we have in the past. Having established this as a premise, what does the Bible reveal about this critical matter? Can we discharge our responsibilities to the poor by personal charitable action or through supporting the humanitarian (i.e. welfare) policies of the State? President Lyndon Johnson’s “war on poverty” is now into … Continue reading →

Martin Luthers’ 95 Theses

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The following are the 95 theses Augustinian monk Martin Luther nailed to a church door in Wittenberg, Germany 1. When our Lord and Master Jesus Christ said, “Repent” (Mt 4:17), he willed the entire life of believers to be one of repentance. 2. This word cannot be understood as referring to the sacrament of penance, that is, confession and satisfaction, as administered by the clergy. 3. Yet it does not mean solely inner repentance; such inner repentance is worthless unless … Continue reading →

Let’s Make America Great Again

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Donald Trump’s campaign slogan was “Make America Great Again.“ What does that mean? Trump talks about bringing jobs back to America and putting people to work. Trump talks about negotiating better trade deals that will put America first. Trump talks about lowering taxes and reducing regulations. Trump talks about rebuilding our military making it the strongest in the world. Trump talks about destroying ISIS and winning the war against radical Islamic terrorism. Trump talks about rebuilding our infrastructure. Trump talks … Continue reading →

Understanding the Role of the Media as Gatekeeper

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The gatekeeper decides what information goes forward and what does not. Controlling the populations primary sources of information is one of the most effective ways to manipulate and “regulate” the minds and consciousness of a mass of people at a very basic level. This powerful way to shape the collective consciousness of the public has been in the hands of the multi-national corporate mass media in the United States for decades and many mass media outlets have been both willingly … Continue reading →

Spiritual Growth in Jesus Christ!

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“The righteous man shall live by faith” – Galatians 3:11 Spiritual growth results from trusting Jesus Christ. A life of faith will enable you to trust God increasingly with every detail of your life, and to practice the following: Go to God in prayer daily (John 15:7). Read God’s Word daily (Acts 17:11) – begin with the Gospel of John. Obey God moment by moment (John 14:21). Witness for Christ by your life and words (Matthew 4:19; John 15:8). Trust … Continue reading →

The Corruption of Politics in America

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America is quickly loosing the respect of the American people as politicians routinely lie and cheat their way into office. Most of those that end up going to Washington spend more time looking to sell their votes to their favorite corporate sponsor rather than representing their constituents. It’s not uncommon for these politicians to secure a comfy corporate job or board position after leaving public office through what’s known as a revolving door. Examples of individuals who have moved between … Continue reading →

Philosophical Roots of Change

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The course of the world has followed an amazing track that unless it is seen in its great perspective, it loses significance. What must be traced are things that took place throughout history in a rather massive arena: the arena of world thought. We must look back to understand where we are now. Then we can see precisely why things have turned out the way they have, and we will have some clear indications of where things will be going. … Continue reading →

Goals 2000: Educate America Act

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From their inception in the late 19th century, strong public schools were a cornerstone of our evolving republic. They enabled the successful assimilation of several generations of immigrants, providing a portal to the American Dream for one and all. The educational philosophy of Goals 2000 is one of indoctrination, rather than education, and discourages the teaching of basic skills, according to its critics. Beverly LaHaye, president of Concerned women for America, says that Goals 2000 will allow for school sex … Continue reading →

The Laws of Man

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Many disregard the commandments of God and choose rather to abide by the 10 Planks of Communism. How can the Christian “give to Caesar what is Caesar’s (income taxes), and withhold from God what is God’s (tithe),” and yet claim to be without sin? How can the Christian consent to the thieves (U.S. Treasury, Federal Reserve, and International Banks) stealing their wealth and the wealth of their children by putting their money in godless banks and using their usurious credit … Continue reading →