There’s a popular phrase philosophers enjoy using called, Ockham’s Razor. Although originally developed by a monk in the middle ages, the phrase, Ockham’s Razor is actually embraced today by skeptics as a method for rational…
Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times SAN DIEGO, May 8, 2012 — No political satirist can resist the temptation to make election year predictions. True, some of these predictions are so easy; they could be…
Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times SAN DIEGO, April 9, 2012 — President Obama shocked reporters last week with comments about the Supreme Court. Even the normally uncritical press corps was obliged to ask, “do…
Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times SAN DIEGO, March 31, 2012?In an unprecedented press conference, the president made some announcements which elicited stunned gasps from the crowd of reporters who covered it. Since that…
SAN DIEGO, March 14, 2012?By now, it must be glaringly apparent that 2012’s GOP presidential favorite is not going to be crowned any time soon. With that in mind, I will offer some advice to…
Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times SAN DIEGO, March 11, 2011 —Central Texas Congressman John Carter (R-TX), is one of several pushing for a bill in Congress that would award the 43 victims of…
The older we get, the more people we know. The more people we know, the more it increases the odds that we will witness a fair amount of deaths in our lifetime. There’s nothing more…
It is Friday morning as I write. Within minutes it will turn 10:00. At that time, a funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church of Turlock, California for a very dear friend and former…
Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times SAN DIEGO, February 25, 2012 While a 34 year old Christian pastor awaits execution in Iran for the “crime” of converting to Christianity from Islam, other Muslims demonstrate…
Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times SAN DIEGO, February 2, 2012 ?Yes, we all get it. Mitt Romney’s remarks in a recent CNN interview with Soledad O’Brien could have been better worded. For a…
Theology: The passage saying, “Judge not lest you be judged” is examined in its proper context. Current Events: Judicial activism is examined with the 9th Circuit (Same-Sex Marriage) and the 10th Circuit (overturning a an…
Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times SAN DIEGO, February 18, 2012?Once again, some appellate judges have made a ruling which overthrows the will of voting citizens. Such magistrates should be honored during this year’s…
Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times SAN DIEGO, February 11, 2012?Despite an attempt by the Obama Administration to walk back its health care clash with Catholics and other religions, our nation remains mired in…
Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times SAN DIEGO, February 4, 2012?It might be nice if politicians would go to the National Prayer Breakfast simply to pray. Unfortunately, they also say things to the audience….
Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times SAN DIEGO, January 28, 2012 The pharmacist seemed sympathetic to my plight. Sadly, he explained that Primatene Mist (an over the counter inhaler for asthmatics) had been taken…
Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times SAN DIEGO, January 20, 2012 ? I have not yet listened to Democratic pundits discussing last night’s ABC interview with Newt Gingrich’s ex-wife, but remembering how they responded…
Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times SAN DIEGO, January 7, 2012 -Christmas is over and many people, intoxicated by the splendor of their favorite holiday, missed a few news stories that broke late in…
Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times SAN DIEGO, December 17, 2011 – When asked in the latest Fox News sponsored Republican debate whether he would make a pledge to not run as a third…
Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times SAN DIEGO, December, 6, 2011 — As voters weigh the pros and cons of the GOP frontrunners, Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney, one positive Gingrich quality keeps popping…
Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times SAN DIEGO, November 30, 2011—The latest chapter of Cainton Place goes beyond sexual harassment. This time, Herman Cain is accused of having a 13 year consensual affair with…