August 31, 2010
by Chris Johnson
Over the past two years or so, the Tea Party Movement has gained a lot of momentum and influence in mainstream politics. With the election of Barack Obama and the passing of his controversial health care plan came the biggest conservative uprising since Ronald Reagan was elected. It took a lot of prodding from the liberal stick, but in this year’s midterm elections all eyes are on the Tea Parties.
Before the Tea Parties, however, there were the Values Voters. That was the label stuck to those of us who would vote based on candidates’ stands on abortion, stem cell research, homosexual marriage, etc. Those were the big issues in the Bush/Kerry elections. As the Tea Parties have come about with their focus on fiscal conservatism and limited government, the Value Voters have been seen to be graphed into the newer movement, as their views are usually complimentary to each other.
The problem, however, is that there is a vital distinction between the Values Voters and the rest of Tea Party movement. In my opinion, to vote with your conscience transcends voting for your own freedom or your own pocket book every time. To put it more simply the Bible will always transcend the Constitution. (Continue Reading…)
August 30, 2010
In one of the few pieces of encouraging news these days, District Court Judge Royce Lamberth recently blocked an executive order from President Obama that accelerated embryonic stem cell research.
Stem cells are cells that are characterized by their ability to evolve into various cells that scientists hope can be used to cure diseases like cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and spinal cord injuries.
However, there are 2 different types of stem cells: embryonic stem cells which are taken from a human embryo (the embryo is destroyed in the process) and adult stem cells which are found in umbilical cords and bone marrow.
Those of us who are pro-life believe that the destruction of an embryo is the destruction of a life, while adult stem cells are viable for many of the same uses, but without an act of murder. (Continue Reading…)
August 26, 2010
Today a new disgraceful news report regarding a religious leader:
Quoting:
Another Lansing priest accused of molestation
Alleged victim is paid $225,000
Read more: Another Lansing priest accused of molestation | freep.com | Detroit Free Press http://www.freep.com/article/20100826/NEWS06/8260473/1322/Another-Lansing-priest-accused-of-molestation#ixzz0xifIHzsH
I found these words (below) relevant this morning regarding C.H. Spurgeon and really each us:
“In the same way that the tallest trees and other projectiles on a landscape tend to attract lightning, so did Spurgeon’s prominence draw more than his share of detractors and critics. His success in ministry and his exemplary life led some to raise questions about his motives and elicit suspicions that surely he wasn’t as good a man as he appeared to be. (Continue Reading…)
