A faith-based perspective on trending topics
Tuesday, October 10 (2017), was World Mental Health Day. Throughout my next few articles, I will be spotlighting various current event topics in connection with public mental health. There is wide perception we are in the midst of a mental health crisis. The recent, tragic mass shooting in Las Vegas underscores this call for some. All …
Continue reading "Social Media Is Creating A Societal Mess [Opinion]"
I previously wrote an article lauding Alejandro Villanueva for standing during the National Anthem. Then, he apologized for doing so, saying he had let down his coach and teammates. Since that time, it has come to my attention that I did not have the full story when I voiced my opinion earlier. The fact is, Villanueva …
Continue reading "Assumption Of The Anthem Protest – Why I Owe An Apology [Opinion]"
This past Wednesday, on September 27, 2017, Hugh Hefner passed away in his California home, the famous Playboy Mansion. He was ninety-one years old. The world has reacted as if it has lost a legend. Many articles have been written in the few days since his death, but it was this one, that held my attention. …
Continue reading "Hugh Hefner, The Icon Who Built An Idol, Dead At 91 [Opinion]"
Yesterday, the NFL, which frequently makes headline news in sports sections across the Nation, jettisoned itself onto the front pages highlighting a very different topic. Politics. After President Trump unleashed his vitriol (directed at the organization) via one of his infamous tweets, team owners, coaches, and players responded. As a fever pitch approaches, I can no …
Continue reading "Alejandro Villanueva, Lone Ranger, Stands For National Anthem [Opinion]"
A new study, released in the Journal of Adolescent Health, says that teaching children to conform to traditional gender roles has lifelong consequences. Kristin Mmari, one of the leading researchers, said, "How you perceive boys and girls is socially driven, it's not biologically driven." Folks, we are hastening the fall of the family unit in …
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Today is September 19, 2017. According to David Meade, a Christian numerologist, the earth will be destroyed in just four days on September 23, 2017. He asserts that another planet (one NASA debunked back in 2012 - "Planet X") will collide with Earth. Despite NASA calling it "another internet hoax," Mr. Meade isn't backing down; in fact, …
Continue reading "The End Of The World Is Scheduled For September 23, Christian Numerologist Says"
Around the time I started high school, Al Gore starred in An Inconvenient Truth and brought a discussion about humanity's impact on the earth's climate to the forefront of both household and political discussion. He won an Oscar, a Grammy, and the Nobel Peace Prize - a rare feat. A majority of scientists, according to NASA, agree with Gore …
Continue reading "Although The Climate May Be Changing, Its Creator Has Not"
I have previously written about the drug epidemic plaguing America; forgive me if this article begins feeling like déjà vu. America, since the 1980's, has maintained a "zero tolerance" policy toward illicit drug use, both within the criminal justice system and the workforce. The city of Louisville (KY) is finding out this heavy handed approach …
Archeologists believe they have found Bethsaida, a city of Biblical importance. The Roman Empire built their city of Julius over it during the first century A.D, according to the Jewish historian Josephus Flavius. The land, when known as Bethsaida, was home to apostles Andrew, Peter, and Phillip. Jesus spent time here, and even performed the miracle …
Continue reading "Open Your Eyes – Behold Bethsaida [Opinion]"
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, a man who lives in India, has attracted many people with his grandiose claims. He calls himself, "Messenger Of God" or MSG, according to news outlet BBC. Apparently, he has been leading people in India to believe he is a divine being for over twenty years. He claims he wants only …
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