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Should Christians be involved in political issues?

Posted on March 7, 2022 by RC

Of course. Who could say anything different? Many do. Just a few days ago I posted a piece arguing that the United States government had no jurisdiction over the horror taking place in Ukraine. I can already anticipate that while … Continue reading →

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Tracing America’s Downfall

Posted on March 3, 2022 by RC

Richard Weaver first made a name for himself when he published his seminal work, Ideas Have Consequences. It is a brief work with ideas that are still reaping consequences. He was to the secular academic world something of a Francis … Continue reading →

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Do we have a “right” to health care?

Posted on March 2, 2022 by RC

Yes, and no. How we answer depends a great deal on what we mean by “right.” A right can be that which sound ethics requires that no one take away from me. Our forefathers, for instance, argued that we have … Continue reading →

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What is Christian Nationalism?

Posted on February 28, 2022 by RC

No one, I suspect, would argue that the United States is perfect, nor ever has been. There have always been and always will be plenty of national failures to repent over. No one, however, would either take the position that … Continue reading →

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God in the Details

Posted on February 22, 2022 by RC

Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to deal with major inconveniences than minor ones? When we total our car, we are grateful to be alive and set about the business of taking care of the problem. When … Continue reading →

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Does the Bible speak to foreign policy?

Posted on February 21, 2022 by RC

There are many times where God sent His prophets to rebuke the kings of Judah and Israel for their foolish foreign entanglements. His call each time was for the nation to look to Him for protection. This, however, is not … Continue reading →

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Is the state responsible to keep people safe?

Posted on February 14, 2022 by RC

Safe from what? Those who would take their lives and plunder their goods? Yes. That is precisely the function of government. God has granted the state the power of the sword to punish those who assault life and property by … Continue reading →

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Is it ever right for Christians to disobey the government?

Posted on February 7, 2022 by RC

As always, it is important to define our terms. It is not uncommon for government leaders to use their influence to seek to win over the people to a particular behavior. The government uses airtime on the radio telling us … Continue reading →

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Can you tell if someone has truly repented?

Posted on February 2, 2022 by RC

There is one tell-tale fruit, but it may take a long time for it to happen. And even then you likely won’t see it. But here’s the fruit nonetheless — if the sinner ends up in heaven, you will know … Continue reading →

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Gaining the World

Posted on February 1, 2022 by RC

It is all too easy, when dealing with a rather crafty devil, to lose sight of the real battle. As we witness the broader unbelieving culture sink ever more deeply into foolishness we exhibit our own foolishness when we think … Continue reading →

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