We want God!
By Tom Quiner I’m intrigued. We performed “The Pope of the People, the John Paul II Musical” last night at Living History Farms. This is a show about a Catholic Pope. I’m intrigued by what happens after each performance. Protestants come up to me and tell me how much they loved the show. Regular readers…
Read MoreWho says religion and politics don’t mix?
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYRKG9jK_GI&feature=player_embedded] Readers of this blog know I am passionate about politics, religion, and music. The three come together tonight in a musical I wrote called “The Pope of the People, the John Paul II Musical.” It will be performed at 7PM in the Church of the Land at Living History Farms on this,…
Read MoreScenes from the Life Chain
By Tom Quiner When thousands of people gather for a cause, isn’t that news? You wouldn’t know it with the lack of coverage of the Life Chain in the Des Moines Register. Don’t worry, Quiner’s Diner was there. This was an ecumenical movement. I was standing in front of First Assembly of God Church on…
Read MoreRick Santorum to participate in this Sunday’s Life Chain in Des Moines
By Tom Quiner Republicans and Democrats have differing viewpoints when it comes to the human fetus (Latin for offspring or Little One). Republicans view the Little One as being worthy of human rights. Democrats don’t. Republicans view the Little One as being a person. Democrats don’t. Republicans view the Little One as having a fundamental…
Read MoreHerman Cain’s business savvy is good for America
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WP5dYfBBzU] The President’s inexperience is telling. We elected a man with no business experience and minimal Congressional experience. The president appears to be floundering with no clear vision on how to create jobs and restore the economy. I have been impressed recently with Herman Cain’s clear communication, upbeat message, and business savvy.…
Read MorePro-Life book sale moves to new location
By Jenifer Bowen Iowa Right to Life is pleased to announce that we are celebrating our 10th book sale in 5 years! “With sale proceeds benefiting pro-life pregnancy centers, maternity shelters and adoption agencies across Iowa, this has been such an exciting journey,” stated Jenifer Bowen, Executive Director of Iowa Right to Life. “Through the diligence…
Read MoreDemocrats diss democracy
By Tom Quiner Our democratically elected legislature passed a law in the 90s called The Defense of Marriage Act. It passed with bi-partisan support. A Democratic President signed it into law. The current president, also a Democrat, said, “Sorry, I don’t like the law. I’m not going to enforce it.” End of story. Another Democrat,…
Read MoreIn praise of Adolph Hitler
By Tom Quiner Adolph Hitler accomplished much for Germany. In his own words from a speech in 1939 … ” … I overcame chaos in Germany, restored order, enormously raised production in all fields of our national economy … “ These are accomplishments any American could relate to, aren’t they? Mr. Hitler really put government…
Read MorePlanned Parenthood is the new “back alley”
By Jenifer Bowen It would be remiss of us to allow Joy Corning’s letter to the editor in The Des Moines Register yesterday which she said is to “quell misconceptions about Planned Parenthood” to go unchallenged. Pro-lifers can agree with one thing Corning says: “Sometimes we humans avoid facing facts that should shed light on…
Read MoreLiberals’ tragic leap of faith
By Tom Quiner A letter writer self-identified herself as a liberal Catholic in a recent letter to the editor in The Des Moines Register. Her rant, for that is what is was, included this line: “Since when do we, as fellow Christians, take up the charge to bash one another?” She was critical of a…
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