Politics
Climate change policies hurt the poor
“Africa is the renewable utopia, getting 50 per cent of its energy from renewables—though nobody wants to emulate it. In 1971, China derived 40 per cent of its energy from renewables. Since then, it has powered its incredible growth almost exclusively on heavily polluting coal, lifting a historic 680 million people out of poverty. Today, China gets a trifling 0.23 per cent of its energy from unreliable wind and solar.”
Read MoreThe effective bait and switch strategy of the Left
There are two ways to change the world: with a carrot or a stick.
Jesus used a carrot.
Hitler used a stick.
In U.S. politics, the stick has been employed with great effect by the political Left …
Baseball great, Hank Aaron, disappoints with false racial slurs
Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s home run record the old-fashioned way: he earned it.
Unlike Mark McGuire or Barry Bonds, Mr. Aaron never used steroids. He hit an amazing 40 home runs when he was 39 years of age. He added another 42 after his fortieth birthday.
Aaron had to withstand ugly, racist threats from some neanderthals who didn’t like the idea of a black man breaking the Babe’s revered record. So, you can understand if Hank Aaron has something of a chip on his shoulder on issues of race. The 80 year old Hall of Famer said that he holds onto the nasty letters he received …
Are transgendered showers coming to your school?
The culture war has morphed into a battle of religions, politics, and law.
You can keep abreast of the latest legal battles on a great radio show called, “Faith on Trial.” The host, Mike Manno, is an attorney and Catholic Deacon. He brings in great guests who are fighting in the court rooms on behalf of religious freedom and sexual sanity …
The McCarthyites of the Left
An internationally renown scientist was in my home in recently. He is considered a leader in his field. In fact, he may very well be considered the top man in his unique area of research.
His research is conducted at a highly regarded midwest university, where he has his laboratory, and around the world. He has tromped through fields and mountains on most continents. He has been feted by government leaders as far away as China.
Despite his stature, he made it clear that his career could be destroyed if he ever violated politically-correct protocols, or publicly espoused beliefs contrary to liberal orthodoxy …
Why it is good to have enemies
Your skin color doesn't define you
Fascinating discussion on Sebelius v Hobby Lobby tomorrow at 9
Tune in tomorrow (Tuesday) at IowaCatholicRadio.com for a great conversation on last week’s watershed Supreme Court case, Sebelius v Hobby Lobby. The show runs at 9AM and again at 9PM.
Here are the details …
The second president talks about religion
Do not despair, there is hope for tomorrow
Will you do something for yourself to fill your heart with hope?
Watch the brief speech above presented by a 12 year old girl named Lia. She lays out a clear and compelling case for the preservation of human life …