Saturday, March 28, 2009
Should Women Leave Their Homes, Husbands and Children to Fight For Their Country?
Friday, March 20, 2009
Is Sen. Feingold Right? Should The Fed Death Penalty Be Rejected?
U.S. Sen. Feingold introduced legislation to eliminate the Fed death penalty. He says the death penalty is inconsistent with basic American principles of justice, liberty and equality. He is right, at least if considered in light of the way America did believe from its founding to well over 100 yrs. after, but has since changed. Capital punishment was long practiced in America. With today’s loosening manliness prevailing however, it is easy to justify anything. What he is saying is America’s values do not fit the role of the Bible. The Bible clearly authorizes the death penalty by a government for a multitude of crimes. Romans 13:4 says “For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.” And Job 19:29 says you should fear the sword yourselves; for wrath will bring punishment by the sword,
and then you will know that there is judgment.” As far as I know, a sword has one purpose which has been demonstrated quite often, I’m sorry to say, by unbelieving Muslims. In truth, America’s leaders have turned their back on God’s law and God can use our enemies who do not believe as we once did to punish us.
It seems Feingold is more concerned with fitting into the mold of what other nations want us to be rather than standing for what God wants us to be. He says, “It is truly unfortunate that we are in a shrinking minority of countries that continue to allow state-sponsored executions.” I don’t think he doesn’t know God’s law; I think he purposely avoids it by looking to what men say in other countries.
He says the death penalty's cost, ineffectiveness, and associated racial disparities are reasons for introducing the legislation. A public hanging is not expensive. I know of no more effective deterrent to crime, particularly for the one who committed the crime being punished, then to take their life because they can no longer commit crime. Deuteronomy 13:9-11 says “you must certainly put him to death. Your hand must be the first in putting him to death, and then the hands of all the people. 10 Stone him to death, because he tried to turn you away from the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. 11 Then all Israel will hear and be afraid, and no one among you will do such an evil thing again.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Should Mrs. Smith Be The Odds-On Favorite For Christian Voters In The District Three Congressional Race?
Saturday, March 14, 2009
What Does The Second Amendment Mean To A Convicted Felon?
A conviction of a crime should not be used as a tool to structure governmental control of one’s constitutional right to protect himself and his family. Does this mean a murderer should be allowed to carry a firearm? I brought up this particular scenario in a discussion with a county Sheriff recently. I told him that the constitution does not provide any parameters to the right of an individual to use a firearm to protect himself. Now what about those who are bent on harming others wrongfully? I said then as I do now, if we upheld the laws we have on the books and carried out capital punishment quickly and decisively, there would be no individuals to harm others wrongfully with their firearm. As I came to believe a long time ago, from the Bible, and even after my law school education, there is no better deterrent to crime then the elimination of the one who has or will commit another crime. Generally, if a person has been convicted of a felonious crime (one carrying a penalty of imprisonment for 1 year or more), their right to protect themselves by means of a firearm should not be hindered unless their crime was murder in the first degree, whereas in such case, the death penalty would be applied.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Does The Republican Party Follow Scripture When It Comes To Female Leadership?
The subject of women in political leadership carries with it no little political correctness discourse even among the most conservative individuals. Many Christians were googlie-eyed at the thought of Palin as President. I was not. This is a subject I believe needs to be faced honestly to understand God's design in Creation and how Christians in the Republican Party will flesh out their Biblical beliefs. We do have a problem in the Republican party and it's called political correctness wedded with theological ignorance. Indeed, many in leadership are stating that we need to return to our roots. But many ask, what are our roots? We claim gay marriage is wrong in society, but why?, because the Bible says homosexuality is wrong? Well the Bible shows male leadership as the general norm in scripture both in the home and in society so why have we turned our back on this principle? What we have in our country today is a lack of theological understanding because Christians do not read their Bible and do not understand what God designed. I am writing a book about the subject myself write now. This video I think sheds some light on the problem. This video in which Voddie Baucham, who is of a different race then I, shows the universal application of scripture to our political views. The Republican Party elected an African-American as their national chair and they think they have made great strides. So what. What I care about is does he folow Biblical teaching. I thank God for Voddie and his fearlessness in serving God.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Where Do States Turn to When The Unemployed Come Asking For Money?
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Not all events planned for Inauguration will be taking place as planned
From sea to shining sea, America's moral collapse is hastening. 2009 Celebrates 25 years down the road as celebrities such as Joan Rivers will have part in promoting the gay agenda.
It appears police mind their own business during such events and the US House Speaker encourages such activity.
Christians have a duty to oppose these events within their city's. Remember, God hates sin, but he loves the sinner. I think of the women at the well. Jesus knew her past but still loved her. And then I think of the Sodomites who were bent on their own destruction to rape Lot's visitors. God speaks to the hearts of His creatures. Do they listen?