Category: Politics
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Reflections on Pride Month: 2 Suggestions for Christians
The last decade has witnessed a seemingly exponential growth in the moral and political divide in America. There doesn’t seem to be an issue that doesn’t excite strong opinions and emotions: Trump, immigration, Black Lives Matter, climate change, LGBTQ, etc. This cultural tension appears to be a religious struggle between conservative and liberal visions for…
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Answering Objections to School Choice Legislation
January witnessed a massive shift in the balance of power both in this state and at the Federal level as Republicans gained control in both. One thing is certain; we will all be confronted with new ideas and change. One such topic that seems to be making both national and state headlines is education, and…
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Bad Advice – “Get a good degree so you can get a good job”
How many times have you heard someone say, “You need to go to college so you can get a good job and make good money.” I think there are all sorts of issues with this statement, but before I expound, let me share with you a problem I believe is continually getting worse – a…
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The Silent Killer: How Public Schools Are Damaging Your Child’s Christian Faith
Before you read any further, please know this post is not meant to condemn Christian parents who send their kids to public school. Every family is facing different life circumstances, and I am not in a position to levy judgment against anyone. That being said, I strongly believe there are serious problems for Christians to…
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A Response to Liberal Views of Income Inequality
An article recently appeared in the news written by Robert Reich, professor at UC Berkeley, titled, “The 4 biggest right-wing lies about inequality.” A copy of the article can be found here. He said America is “heading toward levels of inequality not seen since the days of the 19th-century robber barons” and the conservatives are…
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Minimum Wage Increase: Right or Wrong?
Raising the minimum wage was become a hot topic in the political sphere. Barack Obama has proposed to raise the minimum wage of federal contract workers to $10.10/hr and many states have followed similar paths. There has even been talk of tying the minimum wage to the consumer price index. However, there are many who…
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Education – The Influence of Naturalism
I am currently working on a project analyzing the worldview of naturalism and its effect on society and the Christian church. I plan to post a few blogs showing what naturalism is, and its current impact on different aspects of western culture. OK, so what the heck is naturalism? Well, it does not mean that…
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Marriage: What is the Government’s Role?
Governments, broadly speaking, are institutions put in place by groups of people and ordained by God (cf. Rom. 13:1) to carry out certain functions unable to be fulfilled by the individual members of that group. Example functions of good government are as follows: carrying out justice, restraining evil, protection of God-given rights, public works projects,…
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Are Homosexuals Born That Way?
Lady Gaga’s song, “Born This Way,” reached the top spot on the Billboard 100 charts in 2011, echoing the sentiments of America’s youth. Some of the lyrics go like this: “Rejoice and love yourself today, ’cause baby you were born this way, no matter gay, straight, or bi, lesbian, transgendered life, I’m on the right…
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The Same-Sex Marriage Debate Is NOT About Equal Rights
Proponents of same-sex marriage often complain they are denied equality – deprived of the same rights heterosexuals possess. This complaint is usually lodged against the opposition of legalized same-sex marriage and the benefits associated. Is this a just charge? Are homosexuals being denied constitutional rights because of their sexual preferences? No. As it stands, homosexuals…
Jordan D. Tong 