Category Archives: Republican

A time of scandals

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

Before offering critique of current political scandals, I need to qualify my viewpoint with a bit of perspective. On a relatively small-scale, I know what it’s like to be a public leader. As senior pastor of what is considered a … Continue reading →

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When the facts expose the agenda

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

How do you respond when facts emerge to expose the deception behind agenda-driven news? Please don’t retreat into frustration that leads to inaction and non-participation. I realize that sometimes it’s hard to tell who is being honest. It’s appealing to … Continue reading →

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Naming terrorists and their motives

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

In the wake of the Boston bombings, many conservatives have been upset by an apparent unwillingness on the part of the White House to specifically name acts of terror and their sources. Two prominent voices, Bill O’Reilly and Charles Krauthammer, … Continue reading →

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10 Columns from the Sunday News

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

  I’ve written monthly columns for our Sunday News in Lancaster, Pennsylvania for almost 20 years. The paper currently has a readership of 250,000 per week. Most of these columns were designated, “Matters of Faith.” Recently I was invited to … Continue reading →

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If only gay marriage was all they wanted

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

  When it comes to the gay marriage debate, I think a lot of people are making superficial assessments based on gut reactions. Following popular ethical standards of the day, I hear lines like these:  “Hey, it won’t hurt me, … Continue reading →

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Can we all get along?

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

  The majority of Americans feel that the public square has increasingly become a place where you must believe what you’re told to believe — or else! If you are brave enough to say that you choose to see things … Continue reading →

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Four steps to destroy a nation

Posted on March 17, 2013 by

  “Let’s say somebody were [in the WH] and they wanted to destroy this nation. I would create division among the people, encourage a culture of ridicule for basic morality and the principles that made and sustained the country, undermine … Continue reading →

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A political miscalculation by the president

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

Many believe that the high point in the State of the Union came when the President called attention to the victims of gun violence. The repeated call for action on their behalf was leveraged as a strong emotional appeal for changes … Continue reading →

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The State of the Union and of our National conversation

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

  President Obama is no doubt one of the best orators we’ve had in the White House. Yet he chose a tone in his State of the Union that hurt his communication. He conveyed more of a sense of aggravation … Continue reading →

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A plea for civility and sanity from brave liberals and progressives

Posted on February 10, 2013 by

  This is a plea for civility and sanity among brave liberals and progressives. It’s time for many of them to break the silence and oppose the tone changes and agendas in their party. They have good reasons to be … Continue reading →

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