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2016-07-18T11:31:20-04:00

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Never bring a knife to a missile fight

Last updated on: July 18, 2016 at 11:31 am By Dave Griffey

When I see stories like this I have to shake my head. Where do these people come from? This is the 21st century. I get the point. I think. He’s saying that, in his opinion, Hillary Clinton is a traitor. And in the day, one that would feature horses and buggies, she might have been tried, convicted and hanged in public. The National Mall being one option. Colorful imagery. But not wise in the 21st century, a period in time... Read more

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2016-07-18T11:05:11-04:00

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It’s a good thing they’re just comedians

Last updated on: July 18, 2016 at 11:05 am By Dave Griffey

And not pundits, or this might look like an attempt to use the moniker of comedian to advance agendas while cowering behind the faux shield of entertainer when the heat is on. I’m glad we live in an honest, forthright age of truthfulness and integrity. Read more

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2016-07-17T23:08:59-04:00

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The long arm of D&D

Last updated on: July 17, 2016 at 11:08 pm By Dave Griffey

Dungeons and Dragons, that original and quirky game that was created in the waning days of the 60s counterculture, and became a fad in the early days of Reagan, casts a long shadow over our modern idea of fantasy, both for good and bad. Its popularity seems to be enjoying a resurgence in recent years. When a certified geek became the wealthiest man in the world, and fantasy is now the basis for half of all video games and a force to... Read more

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2016-07-17T16:27:43-04:00

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California bishops back abolishing the death penalty

Last updated on: July 17, 2016 at 4:27 pm By Dave Griffey

Story here. That’s certainly the direction we’re headed. And it isn’t as if there aren’t legitimate arguments for abolishing the death penalty. Arguments that are both Christian and darn practical I should add. After all, the post-Christian Left is already making it clear that there ain’t room in this country for the two of us. Not that a state dominated by a singular value system couldn’t turn on a dime and reinstate the death penalty. But it might delay... Read more

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2016-07-17T23:04:37-04:00

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If you like to attack people who pray after a tragedy

Last updated on: July 17, 2016 at 11:04 pm By Dave Griffey

You’re in good company. After the terror attack in France, Pope Francis did the sensible, Christian thing when he prayed that God convert the hearts of the violent blinded by hate. Apparently – and this might come as a shock – not everyone saw value in the Pope’s prayer. I’m sure Christians of all stripes can agree with the prayer for the conversion of hearts to Christ. That is the ultimate answer. Not politics. Not social agendas. Not social theories.... Read more

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2016-07-17T18:18:25-04:00

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President Obama responds to the Baton Rouge shootings

Last updated on: July 17, 2016 at 6:18 pm By Dave Griffey

His statement is here. I appreciate the emphasis on ‘fellow Americans’ and the abundant use of the pronoun ‘our’ when describing our nation. It would be nice if we heard this more often across the board. Instead of relishing in the fact that a nation with 300 million people means most violent deaths will be someone else, feeling that a member of our own family has paid the price for service and sacrifice for the greater good. Who knows?... Read more

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2016-07-17T13:24:50-04:00

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At least three police officers ambushed and killed

Last updated on: July 17, 2016 at 1:24 pm By Dave Griffey

The news is still unfolding. There is no reason to blame or point fingers. We have no clear information. It is enough to say all lives matter. Christ died for all. And therefore we pray for all. Pray that God soften the hearts of those who see violence and hatred as the appropriate response. Pray for the victims. Pray for the families. Pray for our nation and world. Hundreds have died in just a couple weeks. Now at least eight... Read more

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2016-07-17T14:08:08-04:00

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I love living in the Midwest

Last updated on: July 17, 2016 at 2:08 pm By Dave Griffey

Because you can look out your car window and see God bursting through in way that would be right at home on a Kate Smith album cover. Read more

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2016-07-16T19:29:49-04:00

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The Donald Trump of the Democratic party

Last updated on: July 16, 2016 at 7:29 pm By Dave Griffey

Unloads on Mike Pence. Ms. Warren shows me that the best way to reclaim consistency and common values in our nation is for those who are bothered by Trump’s rhetoric, arrogance, insults and condescension to turn and make the same criticisms of her. If they do, then no problem. I welcome consistency, especially in politics, where it is a rare thing. I won’t hold my breath. But it would be nice to see. Oh, and those who are bothered by Ms. Warren... Read more

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Post Modern Values

2016-07-16T14:47:32-04:00

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But what does he really think?

Last updated on: July 16, 2016 at 2:47 pm By Dave Griffey

Robert Oscar Lopez reflects on the state of things in the world, and the likelihood that those who reject the modern, post-Christian Left are being pushed into a corner with fewer and fewer allies to help the cause. No pulling punches, he seems to agree with me that the Gay Rights movement has become the number one weapon for eradicating the right to not embrace the modern Left. When people are being fined by the courts and sent to... Read more

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