Trump’s Deleted ‘great physician’ Post: Why It’s a Warning for the Church
When any political leader is portrayed in explicitly messianic terms, a line has been crossed
When any political leader is portrayed in explicitly messianic terms, a line has been crossed
The American project is not wholly abstract, but it is unique in its attempt to build civil relations on a primarily doctrinal, and not ethnic, foundation. Our first principles of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” should be the firm foundation of Civil Rights; they are the still point upon which the whole discussion must turn.
Is it possible to be a Republican or anywhere on the political right in corporate America? The answer is increasingly, “no.”
Of course, Congress could always preempt all the local legislation by enacting something like Roe into law, but that only raises the prospect of federal abortion statutes swinging back and forth every time Congress changes hands.
Even in the middle of a resistant world, Jesus has promised us that the Gospel of the kingdom will be preached in every nation.
I challenge each of you reading this, go out and serve those around you, but never for your own glory. We are here for one purpose and that is to bring glory to God our Father.
Over many years, my respect has grown for these men and women who willingly put their lives in danger for people who they don’t know and will never meet. We proudly celebrate their service and sacrifice.
Bedford says, “The cure to heresy is now as it was then: simple truth.” I agree — you can’t go wrong with that.
As a Ukrainian-born American, the past few months leave me inevitably thinking about the courage of those who are living in Ukraine. In the last 90 days, thousands of Ukrainian soldiers have laid down their lives in defense of freedom. They died fighting a tyrannical government that is threatening to steal a basic, God-given, human right.
The outrage expressed by many in the media over the archbishop’s decision demonstrates once again how disconnected most Americans are from basic Christian teachings on ecclesial authority.
But the true meaning of Memorial Day tends to get lost — the willingness of men and women to answer our nation’s call, knowing the risks they face, willing to give their lives to protect and defend the country they love.