I think we have to start at the most basic point – what do we mean when we say “Christian nation?” Part of what makes the notion of a Christian nation unworkable is that I don’t think Christians in America (or anywhere else for that matter) could ever agree on what a Christian nation should be. If Christians can’t agree on what it is, how could the ever actualize it? In some of the comments on left on the Facebook page, some have noted that a Christian nation is impossible because of Christ’s statement that his kingdom is not of this world. (John 18:35-37) While this argument has merit, I mention it only to make the point that it would be hard to actualize a Christian nation if you had a contingent of Christians saying that having a nation is against the very premise of Christianity. In order to address the idea of what a Christian nation is, we have to define both what a nation is and what it means to be Christian.
President Obama’s Health Care Mandate vs. Religious Liberty? Join the Discussion
In the last couple of weeks, the issue over whether religious employers should be required to fund contraceptives has become a hot issue. What do you think? Join the discussion at https://www.facebook.com/groups/religiouslibertytv/
The High Cost of China’s One-Child Policy
In 1979, China introduced a one-child policy which was brutally enforced. This excellent documentary by Shorewood High School students tells the story.
RLTV Podcast: The Rock v. The Gates and the Role of the Remnant
A presentation by Michael Peabody at the Corona Seventh-day Adventist Church – February 4, 2012.
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Supreme Court was right to side with Mennonites | The Des Moines Register
An interesting take on religious accommodation. http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120208/OPINION03/302080032/1048/ENT02/?odyssey=nav%7Chead
Musical Interlude: “No Compromise” By Peter Furler
“There are few things that stimulate the brain the way music does,” says one Johns Hopkins otolaryngologist. “If you want to keep your brain engaged throughout the aging process, listening to or playing music is a great tool. It provides a total brain workout.” Research has shown that listening to music can reduce anxiety, blood…
HSLDA | Swedish Pol to Social Services Minister: Take Homeschooled Kids!
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The U.S. Supreme Court made the Right Decision When It Upheld the Ministerial Exception
In ruling the way it did, the Supreme Court protected the right of a religious organization to select its clergy without government interference and avoided placing church doctrine under government interpretation. Civil magistrates will not be in a position to where they are forced to determine which religious view, that of the clergy member or the church, is correct.