Richard John Neuhaus, 1936–2009

I don't know how I missed this news, but I just became aware of the passing of this great man today. Here is link to the announcement that appeared in First Things.

We do not grieve as those who have no hope. 

             (1 Thessalonians 4:12-14)

That All Men Are Created Equal

Dinesh D'Souza's article at Townhall.com explains who has been behind the abolition of slavery in the Western World.

For Those Wondering Why...

Pastor John Piper is the Pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis which is only a short distance from the collapsed bridge. He shares his thoughts on this disaster at Desiring God Blog.

One Man's Felony Is Another Man's Art

Dennis Prager's article, Why Islamophobia Is a Brilliant Term, points out the intellectual disconnect of criminalizing the placing of a Koran in a toilet while considering a crucifix in a jar of urine "art". The only permissible religious intolerance is the intolerance of conservative Christianity.

Let's Play Find the Gospel #2

"We've got music. Yes we do.
We've got music. How 'bout you?"

Brother Jed on Krishna

Let's Play Find the Gospel #1

Brother Jed on Michael Jackson

*** WARNING***
Contains frank (though not vulgar) discription of lewd behavior.



I do find this video funny in a ridiculous sort of way. However, it also reminds me that, for many of those who are in the crowd, this guy may be their only exposure to Christianity. I don't doubt that God can and will use even this guy to reach people, but good grief!

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