Politics
I don’t blame African-Americans for voting for Obama
By Tom Quiner Nine out of ten blacks are going to vote for Barack Obama. Maybe more. Conservatives understandably bristle when they see these polls. Suppose 90% of whites voted for Romney, they grouse. Wouldn’t that be proof of racism? Well then, goes the argument, why isn’t it racist for blacks to so overwhelmingly vote…
Read MoreWhat is radical?
Democrats smear Republicans for their “radical” agenda. The definition of radical is something that is drastic or that is a fundamental change from the status quo. Let’s take a look at a few issues with which America grapples. Let’s compare agendas …
Read MoreOur salvation may depend on this vote
Why curse the darkness? Make a difference.
One of the things history teaches us is the positive impact a single person can have. Some time ago, I stood in Boston at the North Church. I looked up at the church bell tower. There Paul Revere saw the two lanterns hanging from the steeple warning of the impending invasion of the British army. One man, Paul Revere, rode the country side shouting the warning, “the British are coming, the British are coming.” One man, a dramatic positive impact.
Read MoreOkay, the fun and games are over …
A message to undecided voters
Are there really any undecided voters in America? Maybe you are one. Maybe you are doing some soul searching. May I offer some perspective on why I am voting for the Romney/Ryan ticket? I preface these remarks by acknowledging that I did not support Mitt Romney in the primaries. If you read some of this blog’s posts from 2010 and 2011, you will find some sharp criticisms of Mitt Romney. Having cleared the air, I encourage you to vote for this ticket. I offer two broad reasons for doing so…
Read MoreIs it a cover-up?
The Morality of Voting for an Imperfect Candidate
By Chrissythehyphenated There is a principle in Moral Theology — the principle of double effect — which, under certain clearly defined conditions, permits us to perform an act that has both a good and an evil effect. In order for that act to be a moral choice, it must meet all four of the…
Read MoreThe Politics of Love
Christianity is built upon the beautiful Theology of Agape’(sacrificial) Love. Christ died on the cross so we might live. We, too, are called to live sacrificially for our neighbors, even if they are preborn. Barack Obama’s Theology of Abortion is built upon self-centeredness. It pits the well-being of one person against the well-being of his or her child. The politics of Love may very well swing this election …
Read MoreWhy Planned Parenthood should be defunded
Planned Parenthood’s “abortion prevention” claim is a sham. Here in Iowa, Planned Parenthood has expanded abortion locations from seven to 16 in the past four years and now aborts an average of 13 Iowans a day …
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