Losing the Moral High Ground

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Now that we are in the thick of the political season, we are beginning to see the inevitable, and emotionally-charged, debates about the key moral issues of our day—homosexual marriage, abortion, etc.   But, as soon as any group speaks out against these practices, the mainstream media, right on cue, is quick to chide them for forcing their morality onto others.   The days of using morality as a political weapon are over, we are told.  The “moral majority” of the 1980’s (Jerry Falwell, Pat Robertson, et al.) has lost and we need to move beyond such self-righteous posturing.

But, is the age of the “moral majority” really over?   I would suggest …

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Is the Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day Really a “Bold Mistake”?

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As you no doubt know, the last few weeks have seen one of the most egregious examples in recent years of persecution in our country by the religious left.   Government officials, who are paid by tax dollars to uphold the rule of law and the constitution, have decided that they will oppose businesses and limit their right to engage in commerce on the basis of their religious beliefs.  Mayors of major cities (Boston, Chicago, San Francisco) have threatened Chick-fil-A because its owners have expressed a belief in the biblical view of marriage.

In addition to being incredibly “intolerant” (from groups who claim to oppose such intolerance), such government opposition is …

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