The always brilliant Philip Hamburger has an article in the last issue of the Columbia Law Review called “Beyond Protection” that deserves serious attention. It opens: Do foreign terrorists have rights under American law? And can they be prosecuted under such law? These questions may . . . . Continue Reading »
Prominent Calvinist theologian R.C. Sproul refused to sign the Manhattan Declaration on the grounds, he now explains , that it assumes that the Catholic Church preaches the gospel. Indeed, he explains, it was born of the same impulse that produced the various statements of Evangelicals and . . . . Continue Reading »
It seems that the question of presuppositionalism vs evidentialism does get people, well, excited. The presupps don’t like being told they are taking a “leap of faith” and the evids don’t like being told that their work is insufficient. My question goes to the . . . . Continue Reading »
The first thing this AM, I posted a warning about the potential of a Draconian population control tyranny being imposed on the world by global warming hysterics. And now—how timely—the idea is pushed from Canada, of all places. A writer in the Financial Post claims that . . . . Continue Reading »
In two segments:http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=1354763290&play=1 . . . . Continue Reading »
First Things editor Joseph Bottum is scheduled to appear on PBS Newshour with Jim Lehrer. He will be joining historian Michael Beschloss and Rev. James Forbes of Riverside Church in New York. For times and channel check your local listing here . Update: For a limited time, you can watch it here . . . . . Continue Reading »
Within the past ten days Barack Obama has given two major speeches, one outlining his plan for the war in Afghanistan and today’s acceptance of his Nobel Peace Prize. The reviews are still coming in for this latest disquisition but the first effort was not well-received. As liberal pundit . . . . Continue Reading »
This past Thanksgiving, my extended family hosted some college students from Asia for the big meal. As we were making small talk, I opened my mouth and had a little roasted foot to go with my lunch: I asked the Chinese students if they had brothers or sisters. They don’t, of course, because of . . . . Continue Reading »
The global warming agenda, if enacted, will lead to less freedom, lower prosperity, and higher taxes (as in the EPA taking “command and control” over the economy). But it could also lead to tyranny and profound anti humanism. Example: China is extolling its population control . . . . Continue Reading »
Dan wanted to kiss the bride. I’m sure he did. But before signed on for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, he had to update his Facebook status. (Via: US Catholic ) . . . . Continue Reading »
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