Archive for September, 2007
Christian Popularity
Listen to the MP3 Sept 28, 2007, Wausau, Wi — As I detailed in my book Christianity and Secularism, throughout the much of the twentieth century, the rising dominance of secularism, combined with a church that was form the most part sleeping and unengaged with the culture, has had a devastating impact on the culture. As a […]
Read More..>>Victory Is Not An Option
The response to the improving situation in Iraq among the Democrats is very revealing. Last time I pointed out how their political rhetoric has become their reality. They have said that Iraq is a mistake and a failure for so long that, for them, not only is victory is inconceivable, there is not even room […]
Read More..>>Mother Teresa's Letters
Listen to the MP3 Sept 21, 2007, Wausau, Wi — Recently published letters of Mother Teresa revealed that, though her public life was one marked by service to God, privately she had struggled with doubt. For many, this might seem like a contradiction, or even a sinful lack of faith, but I do not see any conflict […]
Read More..>>Moments of Clarity
There are several a dangers for all those strongly involved in politics. In the heat of a campaign it is common to resort to exaggerations, distortions, or even untruths in order to win. This “political rhetoric,” while hard to defend, is usually written off as simply the result of “getting caught up in the campaign.” […]
Read More..>>A Review of Richard Dawkins' The God Delusion Part VI
Listen to the MP3 Sept 14, 2007, Wausau, Wi — Last time in my review of Richard Dawkins’, “The God Delusion” I showed the superficiality of Dawkins’ view of God. From there, Dawkins begins a discussion of the Founding Father, trying to claim that, “contrary to [The American right’s’] view, the fact that the United States was […]
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