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Friday, September 14, 2012
25 DNC Speakers Defend Abortion
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (BP) -- Led by President Obama and Vice President Biden, the
Democratic National Convention saw 25 speakers reference the party's support for
legal abortion, an average of eight speakers a night in what was the biggest
emphasis on the issue since at least the 1992 convention.
It was a big change from recent Democratic
conventions in which the party tried to downplay the issue. The 2004 Democratic
nominee, John Kerry, didn't even reference abortion in his acceptance speech,
and Obama, in his 2008 acceptance speech, mentioned "abortion" but only in the
context that the two sides should work together to reduce the "the number of
unwanted pregnancies in this country." MORE
Saturday, September 8, 2012
The Great American Worldview Test - 2012 Election
(by Albert Mohler)
American presidential elections are the world’s most public display of the democratic process. The global media follow the American elections with a fervor that is easily understood — what happens in an American presidential election matters all over the world. Our presidential campaigns are political pageants and electoral dynamos. But, as any honest thoughtful observer will understand, our elections are also great worldview exercises. We reveal our worldview by our vote.
This is particularly true of the 2012 election. The presidential nominees of the two major parties represent two very different worldviews and visions. President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney have adopted policy positions that place them in direct conflict, and the platforms of their respective parties reveal two radically different renderings of reality. (MORE)
American presidential elections are the world’s most public display of the democratic process. The global media follow the American elections with a fervor that is easily understood — what happens in an American presidential election matters all over the world. Our presidential campaigns are political pageants and electoral dynamos. But, as any honest thoughtful observer will understand, our elections are also great worldview exercises. We reveal our worldview by our vote.
This is particularly true of the 2012 election. The presidential nominees of the two major parties represent two very different worldviews and visions. President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney have adopted policy positions that place them in direct conflict, and the platforms of their respective parties reveal two radically different renderings of reality. (MORE)
Eight Things a Husband Cannot Do
(By Perry Noble)
#1 – A husband CANNOT be harsh with his wife (I Peter 3:7)…and if she says you are harsh…then you are!
#2 – A husband CANNOT show up at home after coming home from work, sit in a chair, watch the same episode of Sports Center three times in a row and “zone out” in regards to his wife and children and then expect to be respected as “the spiritual leader” by his family.
#3 – A husband CANNOT expect his wife and/or the church to lead the family spiritually, He’s got to step up (I Corinthians 13:11!) MORE
#1 – A husband CANNOT be harsh with his wife (I Peter 3:7)…and if she says you are harsh…then you are!
#2 – A husband CANNOT show up at home after coming home from work, sit in a chair, watch the same episode of Sports Center three times in a row and “zone out” in regards to his wife and children and then expect to be respected as “the spiritual leader” by his family.
#3 – A husband CANNOT expect his wife and/or the church to lead the family spiritually, He’s got to step up (I Corinthians 13:11!) MORE
3 Media-Made Myths about Abortion
(The Gospel Coalition) It's election season again, and our country's ongoing debate over abortion is raging. In watching newscasters and reporters comment on the abortion debate, I've pinpointed three common myths about abortion perpetuated by people in the media.
MYTH #1: Believing abortion should be outlawed in most or all cases is an extreme position.
The pro-life position is not extreme. It is the view held by a majority of Americans today. Consider this recent poll from CNN:
MYTH #1: Believing abortion should be outlawed in most or all cases is an extreme position.
The pro-life position is not extreme. It is the view held by a majority of Americans today. Consider this recent poll from CNN:
CNN has released the results of a new poll showing a majority of Americans want all or most abortions prohibited --- a clear pro-life majority.
The survey asked: "Do you think abortion should be legal under any circumstances, legal under only certain circumstances, or illegal in all circumstances?" Some 62 percent want abortions illegal in all cases or legal only in certain instances while just 35% want abortions legal for any reason.
My Top 10 Women's Blogs
(By David Murray) HeadHeartHandBlog
You read women’s blogs?
Yes, quite a few. And don’t worry, my wife knows, and she shares my enthusiasm too.
I’ve found many women have a unique gift to write about the Christian faith and life. They approach subjects and events differently to men; they see angles and dimensions we are blind too; and they remind us of the important roles and responsibilities that God has given to Christian women, stimulating prayer and appreciation for God’s work in them and through them.
I’m listing my Top 10 Women’s Blogs below, but I’d love to hear your recommendations too. Use the Comments to tip us off about other Christian women’s blogs that are worth a click. MORE
You read women’s blogs?
Yes, quite a few. And don’t worry, my wife knows, and she shares my enthusiasm too.
I’ve found many women have a unique gift to write about the Christian faith and life. They approach subjects and events differently to men; they see angles and dimensions we are blind too; and they remind us of the important roles and responsibilities that God has given to Christian women, stimulating prayer and appreciation for God’s work in them and through them.
I’m listing my Top 10 Women’s Blogs below, but I’d love to hear your recommendations too. Use the Comments to tip us off about other Christian women’s blogs that are worth a click. MORE
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