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A PARTY FULL OF HATE

What has America become when, over the past five years, the right-wing Republican conservatives have produced a Party full of hate?  Each of us can probably rationalize one political party disliking the policies of another; that’s the American way.  But … Continue reading

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MY TAKE ON BISHOP HARRY JACKSON

Bishop Harry R. Jackson, Jr. is an African American Christian preacher and Pentecostal bishop who is the senior pastor at Hope Christian Church in Beltsville, Maryland.  Bishop Jackson is also a right-wing conservative, founder and chairman of the High Impact … Continue reading

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WHY THE CONTROVERSY OVER SAME-SEX MARRIAGE? – AN UPDATE

Today, President Obama announced that he is for same-sex marriage and therefore, I decided to reissue this article on this subject.  Ever since Gay Americans began to publicly acknowledge their sexual orientation including marriage, verbal and physical attacks on members … Continue reading

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PRESIDENT OBAMA TAKES OUT BIN LADEN

During this 2012 campaign season, Republican presidential candidate, Willard Mitt Romney and other right-wing conservatives persist in portraying President Obama as being “weak” on national security issues.  Romney was both for and against the removal of Qaddafi, the former Libyan … Continue reading

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IS THERE LIFE AFTER DEATH?

Over the years, theologians continue to disagree on whether there is immediate life after death.  Some believe in the concept of “soul sleep,” that once you die, both your body and soul lie in the grave until the resurrection.  Others … Continue reading

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MY TAKE ON REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN ALLEN WEST

One of the most colorful and controversial characters in the House of Representatives is Tea Party Republican Allen Bernard West.  West was elected to Congress in January, 2011, and is the first black Republican Congressman from Florida since reconstruction.  West … Continue reading

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ARE JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES A CULT? – PART II

Based on my recent article, “Are Jehovah’s Witnesses a Cult?” I received a rather interesting and extensive comment from a Jehovah’s Witness named Greg.  Although I have approved that comment for publishing, I decided to respond to several points embraced … Continue reading

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ARE JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES A CULT?

A few days ago, Jehovah’s Witnesses knocked on our door to invite me to a biblical study.  As I reflected on the visit, it occurred to me that unlike Mormonism that seems to hide much of their doctrines, these folks … Continue reading

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