Warning: This post contains some harsh words which may be suitable for some who call themselves Evangelicals. The share of those who say they think undocumented immigrants are "poisoning the blood" of the U.S. (Survey of 5,352 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 16 to Sept. 4, 2024 by the nonpartisan Public Religion Research Institute) To all non-Christians, …
Where Christians Get Their Politics
If you’ll scroll back at the last half dozen posts or so you’ll get more of my drift on voting. Please note that I’m absolutely NOT saying here or anywhere that if you don’t take my advice on voting that you’re not a true believer in Jesus, or that you’re not a Christian if you …
One of my favorite phrases is “HALF OFF!”
That’s the deal the publisher is offering for my book (not to mention all the others in their stock). But you have to do it in the next 7 days. Oh, did I mention they’re offering free shipping in the US? If you haven’t started your Christmas shopping, well, what are you waiting for? Know …
Continue reading "One of my favorite phrases is “HALF OFF!”"
The Critical Thinking Christian Voter
A couple of decades ago historian Mark Noll began his book, The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind, by saying “The scandal … is that there is not much of an evangelical mind. . . American evangelicals are not exemplary in their thinking.” It’s a shame, really, since God gave us a brain to steward for …
Some Poor Polling Place Practices
Let’s talk about some approaches to voting that I believe are generally speaking not the best ways to go about this particular civic duty. The Pessimistic Non-Voter “It’s no use even voting. We’re just passing through this world. Politics is dirty, I don’t want its cooties on me. Let the world go to hell if …
barney wiget 