Does Rep. John Moolenaar Support the Right to Life?

Representative Moolenaar touted his belief in the “right to life” the day before federal agents killed Alex Pretti and the administration spread lies to excuse it. I answered his survey by pointing out that if he truly valued life, he’d condemn the killing and demand accountability. His silence speaks volumes.

Democracy, Christianity, abortion

Wednesday night’s post by Heather Cox Richardson (you should read it) illustrates the central problematic in American politics: the alliance between fascist-leaning politics and selected conservative Christian values pertaining to sex. With my background, I can see clearly that antipathy toward abortion always has been and always must be a feature of authentic Christian faith.Continue reading “Democracy, Christianity, abortion”

The abortion distortion in current US politics

A friend took exception to this part of something I posted on Facebook yesterday morning: Still in Putin’s pocket. Still bashing his domestic political opponents during meetings with foreign heads of government. Grotesquely incompetent and/or gallingly disloyal to our country: Could be either. Could be both. No way it’s neither. He wants to be re-elected.Continue reading “The abortion distortion in current US politics”