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  • Hacksaw Ridge and the Religious Nut Who Wanted to Save Just One More0

    The story behind the movie Hacksaw Ridge involves a young U.S. Army medic during World War II, Desmond T. Doss, whose religious conscience recoiled at the idea of killing another human being. The story is counterintuitive. It is a war movie directed by Mel Gibson, whose movie projects are not shy about accentuating the violent

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  • Guys and Dolls0

    It’s BAAACK—global warming, of course, and with a vengeance. In early October the Washington, D.C., area was sweltering under 90- degree-plus weather—all-time highs and dry and hot like summer. The impeachment inquiry was under way, and “hot under the collar” took on a full double meaning. The U.S. president had unflattering things to say about

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  • Groundhog Day, Again0

    Observing the many indignant protests that followed President Obama’s comments at a recent prayer breakfast, I am struck by two realizations. First, political enmity feeds on the slightest of fodder in producing truly climate-changing methane! And second, history for some is a matter of personal convenience, undisturbed by reality. British statesman Edmund Burke seems to

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  • Ground Rules for Behavior?0

    In recent years I have found much entertainment and thought-provoking content on YouTube. As I explored some of the channels on the Web site, I became drawn to several in particular. A few of these were somewhat religious, such as VenomFangX and Sanctuary International Matrix, while others were more secular, such asThe Amazing Atheist (now

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  • Greece's reform plan backed by creditors

    Greece's reform plan backed by creditors2

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  • Grace Under Law0

    When California governor Gavin Newsom first ordered churches closed down to “flatten the curve” and prevent the spread of COVID-19, Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, initially volunteered to abide by the order and only hold virtual services. The church wanted to live at peace with government authorities. Its pastor even cited the apostle

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