One of the great under-reported aspects of the Ferguson upheaval has been the presence of Marxist and Communist groups among the agitators that continue to destroy property, loot and cause general mayhem. They should be closely watched by state and federal law enforcement. Consider this paragraph as reported by Bloomberg News: “Some who gathered around a burning police car Nov. 24 wore the trademark mask of Anonymous, the online activist collective. The group, which has taken part in the … [Read more...]
KC mission won’t buckle under media scrutiny
In his book, The Media in America, John Tebbell observes: “the media ... have been prime shapers of our culture and political development, to an extent never witnessed in human history.” Christians are rightly concerned with the media today that is committed to advancing a moral and social agenda that flies in the face of Biblical teaching. Take for example the Nov. 16 Kansas City Star article headlined, “Legally married same-sex couples won’t be allowed to stay together at City Union … [Read more...]
Time pastors run for public office
Time will tell whether the unconstitutional action of issuing subpoenas of sermons by Houston, Texas Mayor Annise Parker will become a watershed moment in the history of our nation. For sure it further demonstrated how America is flirting with tyranny and moral bankruptcy. A change in direction is needed and perhaps it will serve as a wake-up call to the Church to get involved in politics with renewed vigor. Before I go any further, let me offer this warning: God’s kingdom is not of this … [Read more...]
Congress must act, end judicial tyranny
Federal judges have invalidated the will of millions of Americans who voted to amend their state constitutions to define marriage as a union of a man and a woman. I am shocked at the lack of outrage no matter where you stand on the issue. These judges have robbed citizens of the sacred right of voting and upset the balance of powers between the judicial, legislative and executive branches of government. These federal judges are not elected and are given lifetime appointments, often by … [Read more...]
Outrageous, arrogant ruling by judge, Koster
Jackson County Circuit Judge J. Dale Youngs, appointed to the court in 2009 by Democrat Gov. Jay Nixon, ruled Oct. 3 that part of Missouri's Constitutional ban on same-sex marriage is illegal and the state must recognize same-sex marriages occurring in other states. This arrogant and outrageous ruling comes despite Missouri citizens voting in 2004 by a 71-29 percent margin to amend the state Constitution to say that marriage will be only between a man and a woman. This ruling makes a … [Read more...]
CLC to recognize two Christian gentlemen
In 1957 a panel of United States senators concluded that attorney Daniel Webster, a senator from Massachusetts in the first half of the 19th century who argued 223 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and won about half of them, was among the five greatest senators in our nation’s history. I will not detail his bonafides, suffice it to say he is an important figure in our nation’s history. Webster once said, “Whatever makes men good Christians makes them good citizens.” No one could read … [Read more...]
An act of generosity touches millions
One of the neatest things I have ever experienced occurred on Sept. 21, 2005, at Kauffman Stadium during a Kansas City Royals versus Detroit Tigers baseball game. It was played on a sunny, weekday afternoon. Because of the fact that it was played on a work day and the hapless Royals were embarking on yet another losing season, the game drew a sparse crowd. In fact, no one was sitting near my friends and me in our perch about 50 rows up behind home plate. I have attended dozens of Major … [Read more...]
Veto session, conservatives, Obama Care, a farewell
Lawmakers will gather in Jefferson City Sept. 10 for this year’s veto session. They will consider overriding vetoes of two pro-life bills by Gov. Jay Nixon. The first veto was of legislation that expands the waiting period for having an abortion from 24 hours to 72. The second was a bill that increases tax credits available for pregnancy resource centers, food pantries and maternity homes. The government has a duty to protect its most vulnerable citizens. Under current state law, woman … [Read more...]
The reality of sin and Christian journalism
A colleague recently called The Pathway office after seeing the story on the president of Windermere being arrested. He expressed surprise that we would publish such a story. His observation set my mind to thinking: Should we have run such a story? One of the responsibilities of any Christian journalist – and especially those in leadership like editors – is that we accurately and fully document reality. Not a reality as we wish things should – or will – be, but as they are. For if we … [Read more...]
Living a Christian life marked by contentment
I have been a baseball fan all my life. Growing up for many years on the Middle Tennessee farm owned by Uncle Paul and Aunt Janie Benton, there were no friends within miles. So my days were filled with playing make believe games in which I fantasied being a Major League Baseball player – an Atlanta Brave to be precise. All day long I would throw a bald tennis ball against the side of our brick home, fielding grounders by the hundreds. I had an old infielder’s glove made in the 1950s that I … [Read more...]
Examining the amendments on Aug. 5 ballot
There are several amendments that voters will be asked to consider on the Aug. 5 primary ballot. This is not to be construed as an endorsement by The Pathway or by the Missouri Baptist Convention. Following is how I personally will vote on each amendment and why. Feel free to disagree. The important thing is to vote Aug. 5. AMENDMENT 1 "Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to ensure that the right of Missouri citizens to engage in agricultural production and ranching … [Read more...]
Mendacity, lawlessness in the marriage debate
One of the most troubling aspects to the same-sex marriage debate is the way much of the news media have deliberately misled the American people about different aspects of the issue. They tout polls and bloviate about the speed with which the American people are changing their minds in support of same-sex marriage. They state with faux certainty that the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a same-sex marriage case next year (doubtful in reality) and that the court will allow same-sex marriage. How … [Read more...]
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