A Heapin' Plate of Conservative Politics and Religion
by Tom Quiner
A Heapin' Plate of Conservative Politics & Religion
by Tom Quiner
The 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 …
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 shame of human abortion
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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 …
The era of economic martyrdom
Liberalism is characterized by intolerance.
We’ve seen the tactics of the Left used far too often over recent decades. For example, if you disagree with the principle of reverse discrimination, euphemistically known as affirmative action, you are a bigot.
If you oppose human abortion, euphemistically known as women’s reproductive health, you are waging a war on women.
Now if you support traditional marriage, you may have to give up your livelihood …
Are 'faith' and 'reason' friends or foes?
“It all comes down to science vs. faith.”
This comment from a Quiner’s Diner reader accurately captures the times. But it shouldn’t.
Some fundamentalist adherents of various religions hold faith-based beliefs which fly in the face of science.
By the same token, some atheists and scientists hold beliefs they claim are based on science even when they fly in the face of science, religion, and philosophy …
Another perspective on Noah
People I respect hate Noah, the new Russell Crowe movie.
And people I respect like the film. The latest is Catholic Answer’s, Patrick Coffin. I have listened to Mr. Coffin on the radio for years and hold him in high regard. Here’s what he had to say about Noah on his Facebook page today …
Prank it forward
Have you ever had a day when everything seems to go wrong? Most of us have.
Suppose you had a day when everything went right, ridiculously right …
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