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The Irony of Kermit Gosnell

May 14, 2013 by JasonWiedel 1 Comment

This week abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell was convicted of 3 counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of three infants who were delivered alive at his clinic in Philadelphia. This trial has been the center of attention for both abortion opponents and advocates. The revelations of the trial have disturbed many and raise concerns about abortion […]

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The Pope Goes to Prison

March 26, 2013 by JasonWiedel 0 Comments

Although I am not Roman Catholic, I am impressed with the new Pope. I am especially impressed with the announcement that he will be observing Holy Thursday (the Thursday before Easter) at a prison. Past Popes have traditionally lead the Holy Thursday service at a church, but this year Pope Francis will celebrate Mass in […]

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I Am Adam Lanza

December 20, 2012 by JasonWiedel 0 Comments

Amid all the debates about guns over this past week, I heard a radio conversation in which a young gun owner was demanding that he had nothing in common with Adam Lanza, the Sandy Brook Elementary shooter. While I understand the point, I believe that I might have a few things in common with Adam […]

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Where is God When Children Die?

December 14, 2012 by JasonWiedel 1 Comment

Whenever we face tragedy we wonder. Some of us find comfort in answers such as “God is in control” or “All things work together for good.” For many of us though, these statements are trite and empty. If God is in control, did He want 20 children to be gunned down in their classroom? If […]

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The Problem of Agenda-Driven Scholarship

August 20, 2012 by JasonWiedel 1 Comment

Over the past twenty years Christians have produced numerous books, video series’, and seminars that attempt to to present historical or scientific information from a “Christian perspective.” This is largely a reaction to the secularization of education. Many Christians believe that academia has made a concerted effort to remove God from all aspects of education, therefore […]

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Don’t Defend David Barton

August 19, 2012 by JasonWiedel 4 Comments

David Barton is an author who has made it his mission to reveal the truth about the nation’s founders and the principles they lived by. This includes the idea that America was founded as a Christian nation, that slavery was not as bad for black Americans as it is made out to be, and that […]

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Pro-Life Environmentalism

June 1, 2012 by JasonWiedel 2 Comments

Not long ago I was part of a rather heated conversation about light bulbs. One member of my family was arguing that the mandated use of CFL bulbs is a restriction of freedom and a threat to people’s health. It is true that CFLs contain small amounts of harmful chemicals including mercury. It is also […]

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Occupy Wall Street

October 17, 2011 by JasonWiedel 0 Comments

Growing up I got the impression that protests were a ridiculous waste of time. They are something that extremists and trouble-makers do when they should be going to work. I’m not sure if anyone outright told me this. Perhaps it was just an impression that I got from the people I was around. As I […]

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Steve Jobs and Cultural Artifacts

October 11, 2011 by JasonWiedel 0 Comments

Since the death of Steve Jobs we have been awash and tributes and examinations of the life of the Apple co-founder. News outlets have highlighted his rise to prominence, his contributions to the world, and his health issues. Twitter and Facebook have been inundated with notable quotations from Jobs. Numerous web sites have been featuring his inspiring […]

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