Wednesday, October 18, 2006
FIFTY YEARS AGO, WELL-KNOWN CORRESPONDANT, SHERWOOD WIRT, ASKED C.S. LEWIS: “Do you feel, then, that modern culture is being de-Christianized?” Lewis: “I cannot speak to the political aspects of the question, but I have some definite views about the de-Christianizing of the church. I believe that... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, October 15, 2006
The Constitutional Convention plan a more perfect union.
How could the delegates to They had to keep in mind three things. First, they had to form a national government in which all the states would work together as a team. Second, they had to make sure that the government would be a government of and by the people. Third, they had to give to everyone the... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
The task is not easy.
How could the delegates to the Constitutional Convention plan a more perfect union? They had to keep in mind three things. First, they had to form a national government in which all the states would work together as a team. Second, they had to make sure that the government would be a government of... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, October 7, 2006
ANATOMY OF A JUDGEMENT
Recently, I watched two TV programs on a major network. Both programs involved the crime of an adult having consensual sex with a minor. The first segment included a one on one interview with numorous questions and statements about her activities. This was an adult authority figure having sex with a... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
What is government itself--the greatest of all reflections on human nature
HUMAN NATURE "It may be a reflection on human nature, that such devices should become necessary to control the abuses of government. But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men,... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, September 21, 2006
WHOSE BELIEFS AND VALUES?
WHOSE BELIEFS AND VALUES? whose beliefs and values should form the basis for legal and public policy decisions in our pluralistic society? What "world-view"–whose moral vision–ought to be taught in our public schools? In the introduction of an old 1942 book, I ran across this jewel of a quote: "The... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
THE WORKING OF MORALITY IN AMERICA
Some years ago, Dr. Charles Malik addressed a dedication ceremony with these words. NOTHING IS AS IMPORTANT in the world today as for the Christians of America to grasp their historic opportunities and prove themselves equal to them. I say "the Christians," but I must add also "the Jews," because... Sign in to see full entry.
WHO NEEDS CHRISTIAN MORALS IN AMERICA? On the other hand, how does morality work in America? IS WHATEVER THAT IS LEGAL, ALSO MADE MORAL? I remember, after World War Two, war crime trials were held in Nuremberg to judge the guilt of Hitler's hench men. After the slaughter of so many innocent people,... Sign in to see full entry.
The true, decisive battle between infidelity and Islam is in this land..",
"I ask God the Most High, the Generous, [to have] this letter reach you clothed in the garments of health and savoring the winds of victory and triumph.. Amen. I send you an account that is appropriate to [your] position and that removes the veil and lifts the curtain from the good and bad [that... Sign in to see full entry.