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Statism and Crises: Learning from 20th Century Germany

Oct 15, 2020

The more you study history, the more ominous our present times appear:

In the light of the corona crisis and how so many states in the West have resorted to draconian lockdown measures which have meant crippling restrictions on personal

SCOTUS, Christians, and Objectivity

Oct 4, 2020

Beware the ideological – even religious – attacks on Amy Coney Barrett:

It goes without saying that the secular left really does not like religious conservatives. This is one of the defining divisions in the modern West – certainly in

Worthless Religious Leadership

Sep 21, 2020

It is time to distinguish good from bad religious leaders:

Sadly, in our churches today there are plenty of worthless religious leaders. They are not just worthless – they are evil. They are false shepherds who are leading the people

What are we to make of Amy Coney Barrett, the possible Trump nominee for SCOTUS?

With the passing of justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg today, the US Supreme Court is down to eight justices. Ginsburg died of cancer at age 87.

Full-Tilt Dictatorship Planned for Victoria

Sep 19, 2020

Now the Dictator wants Victorians locked down indefinitely, with arbitrary arrests being planned:

There are few things more dangerous than an arrogant and out-of-control political ruler who has a messiah complex and a horde of cult followers. History tells us

What a dark day for Australia:

Although I have only lived in Australia for a bit over three decades, I think I feel the same way most home-grown Aussies must feel. So many of them are now asking the question:

On Christian Compromise – and Treason

Aug 5, 2020

What happens when Christians renounce their faith in order to please the state?

My title may sound a bit ominous, but this piece is actually an exercise in theology and church history – with some contemporary application. The main issue

Was Jesus a lawbreaker?

A few hours ago I wrote a piece entitled “Would Jesus Wear a Face Mask?” It was of course all rather hypothetical, since there were no face masks back then – at least for medical purposes.

The State, Mandatory Health Care, and Eugenics

May 8, 2020

Some thoughts on government power, the public good, and mandatory policies:

Australian leader Scott Morrison recently said that those in some sports codes should not be allowed to play unless they are vaccinated. As one report put it: “Prime Minister

Corona Martyr Shelley Luther: Here I Stand

May 7, 2020

We need many more brave Shelley Luthers:

If you have not yet heard about Texan hair salon owner Shelley Luther you really need to – so keep reading. A judge has sentenced the Dallas mother to a week in jail

Healthcare, the State, and Liberty

Apr 13, 2020

A few thoughts on the balance between public health and personal freedom:

Exactly five years ago I wrote my first article on vaccinations. I had hoped it would be my last piece – and that for two reasons: I said

As Reason Declines, Hysteria and Hate Expand

Apr 9, 2020

When rationality shrinks, hatred grows:

In an age of public controversy, here is a truth you can take to the bank: the more controversial some matter is, the more likely that reason, logic and facts will decline while emotion, anger

A few quick words on the Pell decision:

The High Court of Australia has just handed down its decision concerning Cardinal George Pell and charges of child sexual abuse. In a unanimous 7-0 decision, it has quashed his conviction. Thus

The Intersection of the State and Coronavirus

Mar 16, 2020

The Coronavirus is changing the way the state interacts with the people – both good and bad:

As numerous governments around the world are now taking various steps to help curb the spread of Coronavirus, there have been all sorts

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

Statism and Crises: Learning from 20th Century Germany

The more you study history, the more ominous our present times appear:

SCOTUS, Christians, and Objectivity

Beware the ideological – even religious – attacks on Amy Coney Barrett:

Worthless Religious Leadership

It is time to distinguish good from bad religious leaders:

Barrett, SCOTUS and Abortion

What are we to make of Amy Coney Barrett, the possible Trump nominee for SCOTUS?

Full-Tilt Dictatorship Planned for Victoria

Now the Dictator wants Victorians locked down indefinitely, with arbitrary arrests being planned:

Would Jesus Violate the Law?

Was Jesus a lawbreaker?

As Reason Declines, Hysteria and Hate Expand

When rationality shrinks, hatred grows:

The Pell Decision

A few quick words on the Pell decision:

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The more you study history, the more ominous our present times appear:

Beware the ideological – even religious – attacks on Amy Coney Barrett:

This is the most ominous attack on our freedoms and democratic rights ever seen in Australia:

It is time to distinguish good from bad religious leaders:

What are we to make of Amy Coney Barrett, the possible Trump nominee for SCOTUS?

Now the Dictator wants Victorians locked down indefinitely, with arbitrary arrests being planned:

What a dark day for Australia:

If these horror stories do not shock you, you may be part of the problem:

What happens when Christians renounce their faith in order to please the state?

Was Jesus a lawbreaker?

Now the progressives are calling for the end of the police:

Some thoughts on government power, the public good, and mandatory policies:

We need many more brave Shelley Luthers:

When we stop asking questions of the State we surrender our freedoms:

We all should be alarmed at government overreach in the corona crisis:

A few thoughts on the balance between public health and personal freedom:

Is the rule of law being weakened during this crisis?

When rationality shrinks, hatred grows:

A few quick words on the Pell decision:

The Coronavirus is changing the way the state interacts with the people – both good and bad:

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