Politics

What Disastrous Situation

Byhenry February 21, 2012

… could possibly make Donald Trump a “great” candidate for president? It’s one of the worst comments on our political system that anyone even pretends to take him seriously.

Language | Politics

We Now Pause for a Bit of a Rant

Byhenry January 24, 2017

Scot McKnight (whose work I deeply appreciate) quotes Dennis Prager (whom I rarely read) on his site, talking about the difference between the “left” and “liberals.” You can follow the link to read what set me off. Labels are necessary if we are to communicate. Words are, pretty much, labels. All labels have limitations. The…

Politics

Group Lists Donors to Others

Byhenry March 3, 2011

… but not its own. Be sure to follow the links.

Creation and Evolution | Media | Politics | Science Education

ID on West Wing

Byhenry October 17, 2005

I want to congratulate West Wing on NBC for providing some thoughtful coverage of the ID issue. While scientific and theological articles and books may cover the issue more thoroughly, intelligent handling in the context of a popular TV show helps get the message through the culture. Presidential candidate Matt Santos, played by Jimmy Smits,…

Politics

Voting in the Primary

Byhenry August 30, 2016

Well, I am a non-partisan voter, i.e. I am not registered with either of the major parties, and today was primary day here in Florida. I had a grand total of two items to vote on: A county commission race that would be decided by the primary, and an issue to vote on. Whenever there…

Politics

Katrina’s Lessons

Byhenry September 7, 2005

There’s a new essay on Philosoraptor dealing with Hurricane Katrina. Carol Roper makes some excellent points though she is somewhat harsher on the government than I was. What is clear is that we must find out specifically who is responsible, and hold them accountable. Saying the results are not acceptable, but all the people are…

Christianity | Politics | Religion

Separating Church from State

Byhenry November 3, 2014

I believe in the separation from church and state. I’m not talking about the principle derived from the First Amendment to the U. S. Constitution, though I do accept that as well, but rather about a Christian principle. I believe that the more we depend on the power of Caesar to accomplish our goals, the…