One can never get enough quotes from the pen of Sowell: By my count I have over 30 volumes by the great Thomas Sowell. Also…
Is the Christian bound to pacifism and isolationism? My title and subtitle reveal a large and complex topic. But a few introductory things can be…
Yes there was something quite special about this nation’s founding: In recent articles I have looked at various related issues, including the injunction for believers…
This is a spiritual battle we cannot escape: Just 87 years ago Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass took place. History seems to be…
Invaluable insights from Os Guinness on America’s founding: With next year being the 250th anniversary of America’s founding as an independent republic, the noted Christian…
Trying to understand God’s dealings in human history: I am constantly thinking about the state of the world, about international relations, about geopolitics, about justice,…
We can take great comfort in the truths of this prophetic book: If you are anything like me, you look around and see all the…
An important historian discusses Christianity and secularism in Europe: Talk about a grandiose title. No, I am not setting out to write a library-worth of…
On the Puritan notion of godly liberty: Many Europeans who fled religious persecution in the old country came to the new world in order to…
Just who are the real killers? Atheists and others have longed claimed that religion is the source of most, if not all, violence in the…
Massacring Scripture and history to push ugly antisemitism: There is never a shortage of debates about politics and religion. As someone with an interactive website…
Problems with a two-state solution: There have long been calls for a ‘Two-State Solution’ or recognition of a Palestinian state – whatever that means. Now…
Vignettes from Ronald Reagan and his mission: Ronald Reagan was a polarising figure in various ways, hated by many of the left, but loved by…
The making of a conservative movement: Two of the most important figures in 20th century American conservatism were William F. Buckley, Jr., and Ronald Reagan.…
The desire to control others has always been with us – and it is getting worse: The ominous final line of an important new history…
Is it ever right to mislead or deceive others? Recent events in the Middle East involving ruses and deception are worth discussing and assessing. Some…
Israel and moral equivalence: I would like to think that most folks would understand that there is no moral equivalency between Israel and those seeking…
The urgent need for statesmen, not career politicians: When thinking about the current crop of Australian political leaders, the adjectives great, wise, courageous and principled…
Suffering and persecution is the lot of the true believer: Contemporary Christians in the West might still find it hard to believe what Jesus said…
The passing of two Australian legends: Just recently two Australian men that I have known somewhat over the years have passed away. Both of them,…