Category Archives: Culture

When Gay Rights and Religious Liberty Collide

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Tim Farley

In a blog posted on Christianity Today’s website, Mollie Ziegler Hemingway discusses the methods being used by gay rights activists to make their point.  She argues that “obnoxious, bigoted mobs that won’t tolerate any disagreement don’t usually win supporters.”  Her … Continue reading →

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Hey L.A. County, No Cussing This Week!

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Tim Farley

The first week of March is No Cussing Week in Los Angeles County.  I know what many of you are thinking:  “Those ridiculous Christians have gotten their way again!  Will they ever stop?” Well, I am not sure if the … Continue reading →

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Who Is Your Hero?

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Tim Farley

Apparently, for most Americans, Barack Obama is their hero.  Obama is followed by Jesus Christ, Martin Luther King, Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush, Abraham Lincoln, John McCain, John F. Kennedy, Chesley Sullenberger, and Mother Teresa. This list is based on … Continue reading →

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A Christian Perspective on Mortgage Bailout

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Tim Farley

As talk of more government spending to help bail out struggling homeowners spreads, I have to admit I am pondering what it is going to mean for me, my children and even my grandchildren.  I know the money has to come from somewhere … Continue reading →

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“It’s Just A Song.”

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Tim Farley

You have heard the words before.  When questioning a teen about their musical preferences, they reply, “It’s just a song.”  They argue that they like the beat or the melody.  They say that the content of the lyrics does not … Continue reading →

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Teens spend 2 hours per week viewing porn. Do yours?

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Tim Farley

A new study gives us an idea of how teenagers use the Internet.  Some of the highlights are listed below: Teens spend an average of 31 hours per week online They spend nearly 2 hours viewing porn Teens spend 3 … Continue reading →

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What will Christians do for the Super Bowl?

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Tim Farley
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Love our neighbors? Do we even know them?

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Tim Farley

A 93 year old man in Michigan froze to death after the electric company put a power-limiting device on his home.  The device was installed due to an overdue balance on the man’s account.  However, the man had plenty of money … Continue reading →

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Forget actually talking to people, just place your thoughts on a bus

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Tim Farley

There is an interesting war of words going on.  It seems that humanists and Christians are duking it out on the sides of buses. Atheists groups recently started running ads such as “Why believe in God?  Just be good for goodness’ sake.”  And “There’s … Continue reading →

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How do you feel about Rick Warren’s Inaugural Invocation?

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Tim Farley

Here is the text from Rick Warren’s prayer at the Presidential inauguration of Barack Obama.  Warren and Obama have come under attack from the right and the left leading up to this event regarding Obama’s choice of Warren and the … Continue reading →

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