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2019-02-16T14:06:48-05:00

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Sorry, Folks: A President Can’t Just Abolish The Second Amendment

Last updated on: February 16, 2019 at 2:06 pm By Benjamin L. Corey

Some things never change. One of those things that never change is that right-wing folks will consistently try to scare the public regarding the 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It doesn’t matter if it’s a presidential race, a congressional race, or the aftermath of one of America’s daily mass shootings, the message is the same: You’re about to lose your 2nd Amendment rights. Now they’re saying it about Hillary Clinton– beware of her, because she wants to abolish the... Read more

Guns

2016-08-02T17:49:43-05:00

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The Total and Complete Biblical Case for Supporting Donald Trump

Last updated on: August 2, 2016 at 5:49 pm By Benjamin L. Corey

As I had expected, the #NeverTrump movement among evangelical Christians was short-lived. What was once a strong, “Hell no!” has slowly become a, “Well, we probably oughtta.” Some prominent Christians have shifted dramatically between these two camps, with folks like Wayne Grudem now switching sides and arguing that voting for Trump is a “morally good choice.” Others, such as Bonhoeffer history revisionist, Eric Metaxas, have been on the Trump train early on. And then of course, there’s the folks in your... Read more

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Donald Trump

2019-02-16T14:09:06-05:00

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Why We Need To Stop Divorce-Shaming Conservatives (And Everyone Else, Too)

Last updated on: February 16, 2019 at 2:09 pm By Benjamin L. Corey

I get it– when we think people are being hypocrites it’s hard to not point it out. I’ve done it. Jesus did it. We’ve all done it. But honestly, I’ve grown tired of the way the Progressive tribe tends to divorce-shame conservatives, and it’s time to speak up about it. (And before you skip to the comment section to blast me as some conservative who is taking on progressives, you might want to read some other things I’ve written, or at... Read more

2019-03-11T12:13:18-05:00

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5 More Things Christians Should Remember This Election Cycle

Last updated on: March 11, 2019 at 12:13 pm By Benjamin L. Corey

Political season is a challenging time for Christians—or at least, it should be. The American political system is unique in many ways. Much of this uniqueness is good and worthy of respect and even admiration at times. However, the American political system is also unique in the divisive way it separates Christians from one another. As I travel the world and talk to people from other cultures, particularly Christians, I experience a consistent confusion from our brothers and sisters... Read more

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Election

politics

2016-07-28T11:31:14-05:00

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No, A Hillary Presidency Won’t Be The End of America

Last updated on: July 28, 2016 at 11:31 am By Benjamin L. Corey

Those who know me know that I’ve never been much of a Hillary fan—I’m still not, all things considered. However, as I have been outspoken in my criticism of the ideas and values of Donald Trump, I’ve found myself amazed at the number of people who view Hillary Clinton as somehow morally equal to him. In fact, I’ve seen countless commenters say that if Hillary Clinton becomes president she would be a threat to the future of our country, as... Read more

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Hillary Clinton

2016-07-21T11:24:16-05:00

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I’m A Progressive Who Admires The Courage And Integrity of Ted Cruz

Last updated on: July 21, 2016 at 11:24 am By Benjamin L. Corey

It’s no secret– I’m not a fan of Ted Cruz. In fact, I found him to be the least desirable out of all the of the Republican candidates who sought the presidency this year. I believe his ideology is dangerous. I believe his ideas are wrong. And as a fellow Christian, I think Ted Cruz has a profound misunderstanding as to what being a Christian means and looks like. But for as much as I have been critical of Ted Cruz,... Read more

Political

Ted Cruz

2019-03-11T12:21:18-05:00

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I’m A Privileged White Guy, So I’m Giving Away My Vote This Election

Last updated on: March 11, 2019 at 12:21 pm By Benjamin L. Corey

It’s the height of election season in Americaland. While many of us probably already feel over-saturated from an election cycle that lasts waaaaaay too long, the intensity of the election is about to hit its final stretch as both the Republicans and Democrats kick off their conventions this month. While I enjoy staying up-t0-date on the election, and the various issues that are being debated, I have felt somewhat liberated to approach this election differently, as I do not vote.... Read more

2019-03-11T12:21:45-05:00

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5 Reasons You Might Want To Stop Judging Others

Last updated on: March 11, 2019 at 12:21 pm By Benjamin L. Corey

Standing in judgement over other people is one of the most simultaneously natural and unnatural things we do in life. It is natural– or perhaps I should say, instinctive– because the desire to judge others goes back to the original sin described in the book of Genesis. It is unnatural all at the same time, as the ability to stand in judgement over others was the one thing God drew a boundary around and said, “do not eat from this... Read more

Christian Culture

Judging

2019-02-16T14:11:51-05:00

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Declaring Independence from Violence on the 4th of July

Last updated on: February 16, 2019 at 2:11 pm By Guest Contributor

When confronted with problems, the United States has a history of bold ideas, of path-finding people, of those willing to suffer for the sake of their children. We are “can-do” folks — and this July 4, it’s time to start another revolution. Historians tell us that more human beings were killed by other human beings in the 20th century than in all the proceeding centuries combined. The 21st century has not changed course. Financial instability across the world paired with... Read more

Christian Nonviolence

2019-03-11T12:22:00-05:00

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10 Things Donald Trump Might Not Realize About Becoming “Born-Again”

Last updated on: March 11, 2019 at 12:22 pm By Benjamin L. Corey

Donald Trump is a born again Christian– or so they say. And by they, I mean Focus on the Family’s Dr. James Dobson, who recently claimed that he had first-hand knowledge that Trump recently accepted Christ and that he was now a “baby Christian” in need of our prayers. Of course, this demonstrates the amazing timing of the Holy Spirit and the wondrous ways in which God works. I mean, to become a born-again Christian right at the very moment... Read more

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