Politics – Page 13 – The Lutheran Zephyr

In Big Government We Trust

Today I wrote a letter to my Representative in Congress. Here it is: July 20, 2006 The Honorable Michael G. Fitzpatrick60 N. Main StreetDoylestown, PA 18901 Dear Representative Fitzpatrick, I was disappointed to read in this morning’s Philadelphia Inquirer that you voted for H.R. 2389, the “Pledge Protection Act of 2005.” This bill would denyContinue reading “In Big Government We Trust”

The President Said Shit

What they need to do is get Syria to get Hezbollah to stop doing this shit, and it’s over. – President George W. Bush, July 17, 2006 That’s right. The President said shit, and it has hit the media fan. The moral dilemma that is sparked when the Born-Again leader of the Free World speaksContinue reading “The President Said Shit”

Proud to be a patriot

If there is one thing we liberal-leaning Christians do worse than evangelism, it’s patriotism. Most of us left-ish Christians think it is our job, in the tradition of the prophets, Jesus, and martyrs of every age, to speak truth to power and make the revolutionary call for the mighty to be thrown down, the powerfulContinue reading “Proud to be a patriot”

Life and Death

Zacarias Moussaoui received a life sentence with no chance of parole for his role in the 9/11 attacks. Good for us. Rather than respond to this tragedy with more death, we’ve shown the world that a nation of laws does not have to resort to increased killing to seek justice. He’ll be behind bars forContinue reading “Life and Death”

Responding to the Price of Gasoline

I’m on the road a lot for work and pleasure – about 33,000 miles per year for the past 2+ years. You think I’d be concerned about the price of gasoline. Well, I’m not. Don’t get me wrong – I’m concerned about the long-term stability and sustainability of our nation’s energy supply. And I’m concernedContinue reading “Responding to the Price of Gasoline”