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Did Reagan Try to Convert Gorbachev?

By Greg Linscott Mon, 03/09/2009 - 7:04am

Interesting anecdote in the Wall Street Journal

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Should We Abandon Politics?

By Aaron Blumer Fri, 02/27/2009 - 8:48am

Head in the SandIf recent polls may be believed, most Americans now see their country as seriously troubled. For conservatives the times are especially disturbing. We are deeply opposed to the political philosophy now in power but are also alarmed at the resulting economic policies. We believe the solutions now in progress will be more damaging than the problems they are supposed to solve.

Among principled conservatives feelings about the situation range from intense frustration to utter futility. To many, the segment of Bible-believing Christendom that eschews politics is looking more and more like home. They are eying the creed that participation in politics has little or nothing to do with our responsibilities as followers of Jesus Christ and finding it increasingly attractive.
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"If liberals can’t do populism, the converse is also true: conservatives are not much good at gentility."

By Greg Linscott Thu, 02/26/2009 - 2:15am

John Derbyshire at The American Conservative- “How Radio Wrecks the Right”

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Will social conservatives embrace Mormons?

By Greg Linscott Mon, 02/23/2009 - 6:41pm

Political columnist Rod Dreher poses the question at CrunchyCon

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"As long as it's not a social conservatism that is about how sinful everybody else is."

By Greg Linscott Fri, 02/20/2009 - 1:09pm

Christianity Today interviews columnist David Brooks of The New York Times

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"In the end, it’s impossible to separate the power of faith from the doctrines and traditions that inspire these believers."

By Greg Linscott Tue, 02/17/2009 - 9:30am

Terry Mattingly looks at the Obama administration’s relationship with faith-based organizations-“Case by case government doctrines”

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Is Rush the new Pat Robertson?

By Greg Linscott Mon, 02/16/2009 - 12:01pm

Terry Mattingly poses points to ponder at GetReligion

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