I commend President Obama for his decision not to allow our government to deport the children of illegal immigrants. It is a decision long overdue. I have long held that such deportations are gravely unjust,…
Tag: moral issues today
Comments on the Mega-Millions Jackpot
It is a commentary on our society when the jackpot or the winners for government sponsored gambling becomes the banner headline news. Is there nothing more important, more transformational, more threatening, or…
Why going to church is important to you and your children
Often people ask me if they can be a Christian and not go to church. I think it would be like trying to be a gourmet cook without frequenting the produce department…
New evidence of a need for new legislation about immigration
http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/02/10561563-north-miami-high-school-students-fight-valedictorians-deportation-order This is a perfect example of the ridiculous situations arising from present immmigration legislation. To deport this girl would be completely unjust, inhumane and just plain stupid, not to mention sinful. …
A great article against increasing legal gambling
I am very opposed to the government making money from its citizens by promoting gambling of any kind. It is immmoral as it is a way for the powerful to shirk responsibility…
Colson’s essay on gay by choice is excellent
http://www.christianpost.com/news/gay-by-choice-69168/ Charles Colson, a clear thinker and writer for the Christian church, has nailed it with this essay. Gay activists are often unwilling to admit that choice plays any part despite testimonials…
Cuomo’s plan for expansion of gambling is bad for New Yorkers
There are so many reasons to oppose gambling as a means of public fund raising. Here is an article that explains from the standpoint of professional economists why it is a bad…
2011 NIV revision clarifies language regarding homosexuality
Added clarity in the new NIV revision regarding the language used to refer to sexual sins is a big plus. This article explains the scholarship behind the changes. http://www.christianpost.com/news/latest-niv-bible-translation-clearer-on-homosexual-sins-says-theologian-66393/
How President Obama can answer Republicans on a tax increase for the super rich
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44571565/ns/politics-the_new_york_times/ Here’s how I would answer the Republicans if I were President Obama. “The Republicans have labeled my proposal for new taxes on the super rich as class warfare. That’s a Marxist…
Teacher’s persecution is so wrong
http://mystateline.com/fulltext-news/?nxd_id=272457 Teacher unjustly persecuted What is happening to this teacher is so wrong. First of all it is a gross violation of his right to free speech. More fundamentally, he is being…