Category Archives: Justice

Rain on the just and the unjust?

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Wisdomforlife

What did jesus mean that God “makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust” (Matthew 5:45). Continue reading →

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Only one response to Bruce Jenner’s sex change is allowed

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

Our society is increasingly controlled by a small group of people who tell the rest of us what we’re allowed to think and say on select moral issues. Continue reading →

Posted in Don't Ask; Don't Tell, Equal Rights, Equality, First Amendment, Freedom, Gay, Gay Marriage?, Gender, Government, Hate speech, Homosexual lifestyle, Homosexuality, Justice, Law, Progressive?, Same-sex, Sexual orientation, Sexual Preference, Sexuality, sociology, Tolerance, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Confused about God in a world of suffering

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

In our efforts to understand how God relates to the evil actions of humans (or even to His own acts of judgment), we must make some important distinctions concerning God’s will. Continue reading →

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Celebrate the Resurrected Judge!

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

The most important court appointment has already been made. It is an appointment to the highest judiciary seat possible and it covers the entire human race. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian worldview, Christology, Coming of Christ, Cross of Christ, Crucifixion, Death of Christ, Easter, Fear of death, Jesus Christ, Judging others, Judgment seat of Christ, Justice, Law, Sovereignty, Supreme Court, United States, Worldview | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Supreme court case

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Imagine that Obamacare mandated provision of health insurance for the abortion procedure itself. Would you feel that companies like Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood Specialties had a right to refuse to support it? Sound like a stretch? Continue reading →

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A night in solitary confinement

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

“Colorado’s Head of Department of Corrections, Rick Raemish, changed his thinking about Solitary Confinement (Ad Seg) after spending 20 hours in a cell.” Continue reading →

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Should we avoid political engagement?

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Given the growing polarization and divisive tone of politics, I understand why Christians might want to distance themselves from the whole project. It seems that no matter how graciously we engage, we risk being misunderstood as taking sides with a “Radical Right” or a “Radical Left.” Continue reading →

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Syria, Abortion and Hypocrisy

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

It’s a bit difficult for me to think of America as the moral leader when it comes to the safety of children. Continue reading →

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When is war necessary?

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

We should not allow our weariness with overseas wars result in a delusional isolationism. There is always a danger in reaction resulting in opposite extremes. So perhaps this is a good time to review our beliefs about war. Is it possible to have a just war? Could a decision to go to war ever be the best and most loving choice? Continue reading →

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Abandoning the government plantation

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Please join with me today in abandoning the government plantation and the party of disappointment so that we may all echo the words of one republican leader who famously said, “Free at last. Free at last. Thank God, Almighty, we are free at last.” Continue reading →

Posted in Democracy, Democrats, Government, Justice, Obama, Occupy Wall Street, Partisanship, Political Correctness, Politics, Republican | 3 Comments