One of the things that disheartened me about the law—to the point that I quit a successful trial practice—was that the rules of evidence almost as often kept the truth out as prevented falsehoods from coming in to the court’s/jury’s consideration. And that seems to have . . . . Continue Reading »
If an atheist saw a man raised from the dead, would it affect their lack of belief in the miraculous? Probably not, says Rod Dreher . It didn’t change the minds of religious Jews when they witnessed Jesus bring back Lazarus: Christians today marvel at the shortsightedness of those pious Jews, . . . . Continue Reading »
Theologian Fred Sanders clarifies the meaning of “Protestant” : Today (April 19) is the anniversary of the 1529 Protestation of Speyer, which is generally regarded as the first time that the word “Protestant” was used to refer to a religious position distinct from Roman . . . . Continue Reading »
Simon knew talent. Simon was brave. Simon loved his nation.Simon did not say much, but Simon followed Jesus.This Easter Simon the Zealot has been on my mind. He was a follower of Jesus easy to forget, because we only know his name and political point of view. Simon wanted freedom for his people . . . . Continue Reading »
A Cambridge University professor claims that the Last Supper was not on Maundy Thursday, but rather on a Wednesday. April 1, A.D. 33, to be exact : “If you look at all the events the Gospels record - between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion - there is a large number. It is impossible to . . . . Continue Reading »
Oh good grief. In an attempt to prevent the manufacture of meth, Oregon, and Mississippi now require prescriptions to buy Sudafed (and equivalents), and three states—including California (of course)—are thinking of so requiring. Can we say raising health costs? Secondhand . . . . Continue Reading »
Between Dr. Seuss themed communion and giving communion to dogs , I didn’t think it was possible for any country to beat America at making a mockery of sacred religious services. But I was wrong. Congratulations, England. You’ve bested us Yanks with your latest venture in . . . . Continue Reading »
It’s a shame I need to keep doing this, but so many people have been lied to about the importance of animal research by organizations such as PETA, it must be done. A potentially profound breakthrough in the treatment of heart attacks may soon be on line—thanks in very large part . . . . Continue Reading »
The U.K. Department of Health is going to court to stop figures being published on the number of late abortions on “less than perfect” fetuses with physical abnormalities such as cleft palate and club foot: Eighteen months ago an Information Rights Tribunal ruled that the numbers of . . . . Continue Reading »
California has swallowed the global warming hysteria—and our economy shows it. Now, a Tweet from my governor:Obama Administration lends another $2.1 billion for CA solar projects – 1000 jobs in Riverside Co. http://bit.ly/h1yBfhHow much is that per job? This seems more like walking . . . . Continue Reading »
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