Politics

What It Takes to Get Bi-Partisan Action from Congress

Byhenry September 6, 2016

Ticket scalping. Civilization will surely fall if they don’t get together on this one!

Ralph Nader Running for President

Byhenry February 24, 2008

. . . according to this MSNBC.com story. He had an exploratory campaign for about a month. Normally an exploratory campaign is designed to see if you ought to run. Now here’s what I want to know. What would he have had to discover to persuade him not to run?

Christian Mission | Christianity | Politics | Religion

More on Spiritual Fitness for Soldiers

Byhenry January 18, 2011

I wrote earlier on this topic. Here’s another letter on the topic. I will only add that in my view there is simply no excuse for a Christian chaplain using the power of Caesar to attempt to get converts. I am strongly opposed to force and manipulation. This isn’t the gospel message and it misrepresents…

Campaign Finance Reform | Politics

Quote of the Day on The Agitator

Byhenry November 18, 2010

I think it’s a good one. I part ways with many liberal and moderate friends over Citizens United. I simply cannot see that having the government regulate the political speech of any citizen or group of citizens will have a positive effect. Learn to live with freedom of speech. It may be messy, but it’s…

Dialog | Politics

Why Am I Not Involved in Politics?

Byhenry October 15, 2024

I clarify my stance on Christian involvement in politics, emphasizing that while individual engagement is important, I prioritize meaningful advocacy over quantity of political posts. I advocate for informed voting and respectful dialogue rather than promoting specific candidates or issues, urging others to participate thoughtfully in the democratic process.

Christianity | Politics

AG Superintendent Responds to Election

Byhenry November 9, 2012

He recorded his statement before he knew who won so he wouldn’t be biased. It’s a good statement. About a minute and a half in, there’s this: Regardless of whether our president is Barack Obama or Mitt Romney, the mission of our fellowship is the same. Just so!

Administrative | Ecclesiology | Politics

Church Politics Good and Bad

Byhenry February 24, 2008

Not too long ago I posted about the necessity for church politics. Today I was reading Frederick W. Danker’s commentary on 2 Corinthians, and I ran across a similar argument, based on 2 Corinthians. Let me quote it: Much of Paul’s success lay in his political acumen, with a flair for recognition of the potential…