It is October 31st, a day which in the United States is associated with Halloween, a celebration that mostly involves dressing up, pigging out on candy, and covering the neighbor’s …
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Trouble in the Kingdom: Saudi Criticisms of U.S. Policy
With Syria in flames and Iran continuing its nuclear development, two Saudi princes have grabbed headlines criticizing Obama administration policies in the Middle East. What does this mean for the …
Olympic Preview: Ladies’ Figure Skating
Editor’s Note: A newer article covering all five figure skating disciplines – men, ladies, pairs, ice dancing, and the team event – is now available. Check it out here. Figure …
Two Overlooked Biblical Heroes
Both Martha and Thomas are often viewed negatively by Christians, but when we look at their lives more comprehensively, there is a lot to be admired. For those of …
America is the New Egypt
America’s politicians are not much better than Egypt’s these days, squabbling and refusing to deal with big issues. What must be done to fix the situation? Apparently, when Americans think …
Captain Phillips is a Case of Greengrass Déjà Vu
Going to see the new movie Captain Phillips was a case of massive film déjà vu. No, this is not because I was recently on a boat that was taken …
Socialism Under the Microscope: Part One – The Socialists Among Us
I’m just going to come right out and say it: the President is a socialist. While some of us may wish to avoid talking about it, facts are facts. The …
Update: Janet Yellen to Be Named Fed Chief
The White House has leaked the news that President Obama will indeed name Janet Yellen as the next chairperson of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Should she be confirmed, …
Classical Music Isn’t Dead – It’s on the Big Screen
Word on the street is that classical music is dying out. Sales for classical recordings are plunging, attendance at many concerts is on the decline, and it is getting harder …
Are Women Better off Catholic?
Is Catholicism better then Evangelicalism when it comes to females? The very title of this piece may be confusing for some. Is the Roman Catholic Church better for women than …