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Atheism, the State, and the Early Christians: Lessons for Today

Sep 25, 2016

Socrates was said to have been sentenced to death by the state because he was accused of atheism (impiety) and corrupting youth because he did not acknowledge the gods of Athens. His life was ended by drinking hemlock, but accusations

September 11 Fifteen Years On

Sep 11, 2016

The world had one of those frozen-in time-moments 15 years ago as hijacked planes flew into the Twin Towers and elsewhere in America. The world stood still as we were all transfixed, watching our television screens as Islamic terrorists committed

Making Excuses for Sin and Evil

Aug 15, 2016

There have always been apologists for evil. But here I especially refer to those who should not be such apologists. We expect those committing sin and engaging in evil to seek to justify and whitewash what they are doing. But

Sharia and Loss of Freedom at the Nation’s Capital

Aug 8, 2016

While Christianity continues to be attacked, vilified, mocked and derided all around Australia and the West, Islam keeps on going from strength to strength. It seems that no one is allowed to say anything critical of Islam, while it is

Jihad, France and Christian Civilisation

Jul 28, 2016

Every new day is marked by the rising of the sun, and regrettably, we are getting another daily certainty and reality: every new day sees yet another Islamic terror attack. While they of course occur each and every day all

The War on Sonia: Part of the War on the West

Jul 20, 2016

For daring to suggest that Muslim immigration policies should be looked at a bit more closely, Sonia Kruger was blasted by every leftist moonbeam in Australia – and beyond. Her sensible remarks about Islam have made her Public Enemy Number

Sonia Kruger: Crucified for Speaking Some Truth About Islam

Jul 18, 2016

It is getting to be rather dangerous to try to speak your mind in today’s PC-heavy climate. It can cost you everything. It will certainly cost you your head if you live in a Muslim-majority country, and increasingly it can

Islam’s Long History of Targeting Europe

Jul 18, 2016

Europe has always been a major target of Islam throughout its 1400-year history. What we see taking place today with jihadist attack in major European cities, Islamic no-go zones in many European locales, and creeping sharia, etc, demonstrates the ongoing

Islam Versus Western Civilisation: Lessons From History

Jul 17, 2016

With almost daily Islamic terror attacks, Islam is certainly one of the most discussed news items of the day. An hour does not seem to go by in which Islam is not making headlines somewhere – usually for all the

Nice – The Islamists Have Already Won

Jul 16, 2016

There is only one thing as predictable as the regular Islamic jihadist attacks, and that is the brainless wonders in the West who defend to the death Islam and make excuses for the terrorists. It happens every time. Now with

Coup Attempt in Turkey

Jul 16, 2016

The Islamist-leaning Erdogan government in Turkey is right now in chaos, with a military coup attempt underway as I pen this piece. While the results of this coup are not yet known, I can offer a bit of background in

Jihadist Bloodshed in Europe – Again, This Time in Nice

Jul 15, 2016

So at the latest count, we have 77 dead in Nice, France after yet another Muslim jihadist attack. As usual most media outlets are squeamish about mentioning the “I” word or the “M” word. As usual, political correctness and appeasement

More Mindboggling Gosford Lunacy

Jul 2, 2016

Just when you thought things could not get any more bizarre and perverse at the Gosford Anglican Church with its hyper-leftist leader Rod Bower, it just has. This is one of the crazier – yet sadly still typical – things

Brexit: The Fallout

Jun 24, 2016

Just as soon as I finished writing my first article on the big Brexit win, it has already become dated. The repercussions just keep pouring in. Since then Prime Minister David Cameron has resigned (to take effect in October), stock

All You need Is Brains

Jun 23, 2016

Contrary to the popular Beatles song, sometimes we need far more than just love. Having some brains would be a good place to start when dealing with complex and vital issues such as national security and foreign affairs. Yet some

Cosying Up to Our Enemies, Ignoring Our Friends

Jun 19, 2016

There is a terrific way for a nation to be destroyed from within: simply have the nation’s leaders jump into bed with all the enemies of the nation while ignoring or resisting its friends. Yep, that will pretty much guarantee

And Now They Are Pointing the Gun At Me

Jun 18, 2016

Well that did not take very long. Just days after the Orlando massacre I have now had folks say that I am personally responsible for it. Yes you read that right. Now I have had a militant homosexual activist actually

Orlando: Homosexual Pride and Prejudice

Jun 15, 2016

So a homosexual Muslim slaughters 50 other homosexuals, and it is all the fault of conservatives and Christians. Yes, of course – that makes perfect sense to me. How could it be otherwise? It is all THEIR fault. That is

Homosexuality, Islam and Christianity

Jun 15, 2016

Homosexuality is condemned in all three monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. While there are some similarities found on this issue in all three, there are also some major differences. Here I wish to focus on just one aspect of

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Bill Muehlenberg's commentary on issues of the day...

Atheism, the State, and the Early Christians: Lessons for Today

September 11 Fifteen Years On

Making Excuses for Sin and Evil

Sharia and Loss of Freedom at the Nation’s Capital

Jihad, France and Christian Civilisation

The War on Sonia: Part of the War on the West

Sonia Kruger: Crucified for Speaking Some Truth About Islam

Islam’s Long History of Targeting Europe

Islam Versus Western Civilisation: Lessons From History

Nice – The Islamists Have Already Won

Coup Attempt in Turkey

Jihadist Bloodshed in Europe – Again, This Time in Nice

More Mindboggling Gosford Lunacy

Brexit: The Fallout

All You need Is Brains

Cosying Up to Our Enemies, Ignoring Our Friends

And Now They Are Pointing the Gun At Me

Orlando: Homosexual Pride and Prejudice

Homosexuality, Islam and Christianity

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