The Person You Intend To Vote For In 2016 Did Not Die For You (Remember That)

Image credit: haaretz.com All politicians are sinners. [Insert "Thank you, Captain Obvious!" retort here.] We know this, of course, because we are all fallen human beings and, by nature, all fallen human beings are sinners (Romans 3:23). Nevertheless, there is a sense, I believe, in which we are hesitant, generally speaking, to apply the principle …

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The Illusion of Barack Obama’s Promises to the Black Voters Who Supported Him

America is at a crossroads. Yes, yes, I know. That line is about as original as, "It was a dark and stormy night...". I realize that. Still, it is no less true. In fact, it is especially applicable for a particular segment of the American populace: blacks.  So, if I may be so bold, let …

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Once Upon a Time in America…

"People might not get all they work for in this world, but they must certainly work for all they get." - Frederick Douglass Intrinsic with these words are two very significant factors in considering the ever-expanding entitlement mindset in America today: 1) a declining belief in the principle of work, and 2) a refusal to accept that …

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