Category Archives: Politics
COGWriter: US To Give Egypt $1.5 Billion in Violation of its Guidelines
We seem to continue to be determined to undermine our own legitimate interests in the Middle East for short-term political gains. Have we not yet learned from the fiascoes of Cuba, Viet Nam, Iran, <b>Al Queada</b> (whom we backed against the … Continue reading
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Reflections: Tolerance Isn’t Always Good
Pick a topic. Gay marriage, easy “no fault” divorce, abortion, drugs, etc. People will claim it is their right to make choices about their lives. They will then complain that you are cramming your values down their throat. They will … Continue reading
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“In God We Trust”–Really?
Q Okay, and on the President’s speech today, he referenced the House action yesterday on the “In God We Trust” motto and said, “I trust in God, but God wants to see us help ourselves by putting people back … Continue reading
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The Presidency and Mormonism, Does It Matter?
There still seems to be a small amount of press about presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s affiliation with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS, or aka “Mormon” church). There was the flack, for example, at a recent … Continue reading
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Case Comparison: Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street
2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. ~ Pr 29:2 10For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred … Continue reading
Political Polarization: Making a Difference or Just Being Stubbornly Different?
Presidential candidate Rick Perry said something interesting yesterday. I don’t have an exact quote, but he is of the opinion that people are looking for an option for the next president. According to him, people are looking for something quite … Continue reading
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Reflections: Lack of Leadership and the Tie Between Economics and Politics Cut Off From God
Some of this morning’s comments on Meet the Press pretty much hit the nail on the head. The Consumer Confidence Index “plummeted in August”. This certainly wasn’t helped by news that job growth was 0% for the same month. The … Continue reading
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Reflections: False Teachers, Lucille Ball and the Debt Crisis
There seemed to be an odd number of items in the news lately that were related. For example, Israel is having wide-spread protests over higher prices and rental practices. Maybe Jimmy McMillan should move there, since his landlord wants to … Continue reading
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Playing the “Liberal” Card, Third Party Agitators Move In and UCG Regional Pastors
Get your coffee while its hot, grab a chair, and let’s chat. Let’s talk politics – church politics, that is. You’ll hear some old stuff, but you’ll definitely hear some new stuff. You’re bound to hate just about most of … Continue reading
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The Need for Change vs the Status Quo; Liberal or Conservative?, Part 2
Liberal or conservative? Last time, we looked at these two viewpoints. I pointed out that there are positive aspects to both. All in all, they describe a philosophical view. They describe a disposition. You can be a liberal in some … Continue reading
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