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February 2013

February 04, 2013

Virginia’s Gerrymandering Violates the Golden Rule in Politics

"'Do unto others' includes imposing rules on others that you would have them impose on...

December 2012

December 17, 2012

How do you Choose Public Policy? Sandy Hook, Gun Control, and Pragmatism

I worry that we don't support policies based on how they will bless us and...

November 2012

November 19, 2012

China’s 18th National Congress & The Future of Chinese Christianity

China will be marked in the upcoming years with subsequent outpouring of the spirit of...

August 2012

August 23, 2012

Paul Ryan: The Man With A Plan

By taking Ryan as his running mate, Romney is making some interesting statements about what...

July 2012

July 24, 2012

God and Country Music: The Politics of The Dixie Chicks & American Christianity

"Regardless of political beliefs, we need to discuss, dialogue and ask questions instead of blacklisting."

July 03, 2012

The Separation of Church and Patriotism

"Honoring your country does not mean offering it a pinch of incense on the altar."

May 2012

May 21, 2012

How Should Christians Think About Gay Marriage?

"Our prayer is that political stances will never detract from the only message that truly...

November 2011

November 15, 2011

Watching Politics From the Pew: Valuable Debates?

"Debates have a surprising impact on our ethics."

October 2011

October 18, 2011

Watching Politics From the Pew: Two-Year Marriage Licenses

"Events like these just serve as a reminder to me that the government can fail...

October 11, 2011

Watching Politics From the Pew: Who Cares if He Is Mormon?

"I do not expect everyone to agree. But I do expect, once in a while,...

October 10, 2011

Struggle With the Death Penalty

Does the death penalty prevent crime? Why do governments enact it? And how should Christians...

August 2011

August 29, 2011

Citizenship Confusion: The New York Times' Religious Quiz for Presidential Candidates

All candidates should be open about their defining beliefs. Whether they are based on the...

April 2011

April 22, 2011

Racists Pig Racing?: Why Christians are Obligated to be Discerning on the Internet

A story about a heroic Texan turns into something altogether different.

October 2009

October 07, 2009

Does Capitalism: A Love Story = Christianity: An Economic Revolution?

Ben Bartlett questions Michael Moore's claim that capitalism is evil by asking the question, "Can...

March 2009

March 18, 2009

10 Ideas Changing the World Right Now

Time Magazine recently put out an interesting article: 10 ideas Changing the World Right Now. ...

January 2009

January 29, 2009

Looking Forward: Politics in 2009

Ben Bartlett shares his top 3 political issues to watch in 2009.

December 2008

December 18, 2008

Politics, Ethics, and Compromise.

Ben Bartlett shares his thoughts on the possibility of a successful Christian politician.

December 02, 2008

Bare-Knuckled Pro-life Bishops

Ok, so we all know I'm viewed as the Great Ninny by Christians for voting...

November 2008

November 20, 2008

Pro-Life Strategy

One of my key arguments, as a Christian who voted for Obama, is that the...

November 07, 2008

Grapes of Wrath? The Economy of Relative Feeling

Ben Bartlett gives us perspective and helps us to cope with these (not so?) troubling...

November 04, 2008

The Right Side of History? A Christian Votes Obama & Thanks President Bush

Ben Bartlett defines cognitive dissonance.

June 2008

June 13, 2008

Ron Paul ends campaign

Uh oh... it happened. Let's hope The Dane recovers from this blow!

February 2008

February 26, 2008

Obama?

Voting for Obama?

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