Gene Edward Veith Jr.'s Blog, page 233
July 22, 2015
John Kasich joins the GOP race
Ohio Governor John Kasich threw his hat into the ring, announcing that he is running for president in a speech filled with compassion and God-talk. He is the 16th Republican candidate. Can anyone make the case for John Kasich? From John Kasich’s Big Tent Presidential Strategy: ‘Black, Brown, White – It Doesn’t Matter’ – [Read More...]
July 21, 2015
Donald Trump’s theology
Surprise Republican front-runner (leading with 24% of GOP voters, with Scott Walker second at 13%) Donald Trump said that he is a Christian. Except for the forgiveness of sins part. From Trump Believes in God, But Hasn’t Sought Forgiveness | whotv.com: Donald Trump talked about his Christian faith Saturday, but said he’s never sought forgiveness [Read More...]
The epic cybersecurity fail
A hacker–probably connected to the Chinese government–has hacked into the databases of the Office of Personnel Management, stealing personal records on some 21 million federal employees. The stolen information includes the results of security clearances, as well as coercion material on people with security clearances, meaning that this is an intelligence disaster. Nebraska freshman Senator [Read More...]
We now have full diplomatic relations with Cuba
Castro’s flag now flies over the Cuban Embassy in Washington, D.C., as diplomatic relations were restored between the United States and its Cold War nemesis. From Cuba and U.S. quietly restore full diplomatic ties after 5 decades – The Washington Post: At the stroke of midnight, records will show both nations became full diplomatic partners [Read More...]
July 20, 2015
The Sacrament and the love of neighbor
Martin Luther, quoted from Bible Studies on Mercy – The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod: There your heart must go out in love and devotion and learn that this sacrament is a sacrament of love, and that love and service are given you and you again must render love and service to Christ and His needy ones. [Read More...]
Poll on gay marriage shows surprising results
An Associated Press poll on gay marriage shows a sharply and almost evenly-divided country when it comes to gay marriage, with a strong majority saying that religious liberty should trump gay rights when there is a conflict. Support for gay marriage is actually down from what it was before the Supreme Court ruling, suggesting that [Read More...]
Dehumanization
That video we blogged about showing a Planned Parenthood official coldly discussing how they conduct abortions in such a way so as to maximize organ harvesting was picked up by the mainstream media and has sparked much outrage across the spectrum. Planned Parenthood claims that the prices quoted ($30 and $100 for fresh fetal organs) [Read More...]
July 17, 2015
The defection of the state
More from Hermann Sasse, the anti-Nazi theologian, on the death of nations, reflecting on “the deification of the state” and other ways in which governments can “defect” from their true nature and their Romans 13 authority. via Matt Harrison – The Caesar cult in its manifold forms, the…: The Caesar cult in its manifold forms, [Read More...]
Free sex change operations for 15-year-olds without parental consent
The state of Oregon will now allow adolescents as young as 15 to get a sex change operation without parental consent or notification. The surgery will also be provided free of charge, funded by taxpayers via the state Medicaid program. From Michael Avramovich, Oregon Teens Can Now Undergo Sex Change Without Parental Consent – Mere [Read More...]
Terrorist kills five in Tennessee
Yet another Islamic terrorist attack on American soil. Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeezhis shot up two military facilities in Chattanooga, killing four Marines. He also wounded two other service members and a police officer before he was shot and killed. The authorities are investigating any terrorist connections he might have. ISIS has called for “lone wolf” attacks [Read More...]
