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#27: Who Are These People? The Limits of Compassion

by Matt Kennedy | Nov 13, 2020 | Abortion, Podcast, U.S. Politics

On this episode of the Stand Firm podcast, Matt, Jady, and Nick have a wide-ranging discussion about election reactions, compassion (both real and fake), and having conversations with people who disagree with you. Want to join the conversation or suggest a topic for a...

Video Panel: How Can Christians Vote for Trump?

by David Ould | Nov 10, 2020 | Abortion, History, U.S. Politics

Here’s a question I’m hearing a lot in Australia: How can sensible, fair-minded Christians vote for a man like Trump? I’m joined by fellow Stand Firm bloggers Greg and Matt to tease out what made the difference for them. A helpful video to share with...

Elections, Fraud, Oversight and the Need for Questions

by David Ould | Nov 10, 2020 | Corrupt Media, Freedom of Speech, U.S. Politics

So here’s something a little different for you all. I wanted to write something about the current hullabaloo in the U.S. over alleged fraud in the election and the way that many have responded to the allegations. It was written particularly for those with less...

That’s Enough, Tish.

by Mark Marshall | Nov 2, 2020 | Anglicans, Religious Freedom, Social Justice, U.S. Politics, Woke Church

I’ve been around clergy enough to cut them some slack and maybe some grace. If they avoid preaching heresy in most sermons, obey most of the Ten Commandments on good days, and rarely repay evil for good, then I’m good . . . as long as they don’t butcher the liturgy,...

Totalitarian Moments VIII: Packing the Supreme Court … of Venezuela

by Mark Marshall | Oct 19, 2020 | Totalitarians, U.S. Politics

In 2004, Hugo Chavez, El Presidente (And God knows how many other titles. Communists just love titles.) of Venezuela was not pleased with the Supreme Court of Venezuela. For it had the temerity not to rubber stamp all his actions and decrees. Well Hugo wanted a...

Packing the Court: Why It Matters

by David Fischler | Oct 12, 2020 | Abortion, Freedom of Speech, LGBTQIetc, Religious Freedom, Social Justice, U.S. Politics

Since the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the question of “court-packing” (increasing the number of seats to 11, 13, or 15, with all additional members being of one ideological stripe) has been a subject of discussion by the political...