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Keystone is anti-hydrocarbon zealotry in microcosm

Radical environmentalists prefer dangerous, inhumane, ecologically destructive alternatives The Nebraska Public Service Commission (NPSC) recently voted to approve the state’s segment of the 1,200- mileKeystone XL Pipeline. While that would appear to allow construction to move forward, more obstacles loom before KXL can finally bring North Dakota and Canadian crude oil to Texas refineries. Commissioners…

Is it time for Ben Carson to step down?

Let me be clear, I like Dr. Ben Carson. I was a supporter of his during the 2016 primaries and appreciated his many books long before he considered running for public office. His story is one of courage and perception. But, since his confirmation as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Carson has unfortunately…

The Gift of Giving

By Gary Wickert Christmas is a magical time of year. It means different things to different people. Candles burning low, mistletoe, snow, smiling faces, Christmas lights in the neighborhood, family gatherings, our favorite ornaments, and even ignoring our diet for a week or two. No matter our faith, denomination, or persuasion, all but a bitter…

What does America Need in the Midst of Sexual Scandals?

If you’ve paid even the slightest attention to national news lately, you know that the careers of the rich, the famous, the powerful—politicians, entertainers, newscasters, and more—are crashing and burning amid revelations of sexual harassment and rape. What a confirmation of the sobering Biblical warnings, “be sure your sin will find you out” (Numbers 32:23)…

New Reference Work Brings Truth about Climate Change to Thousands of Christian Teachers and Students

By Calvin Beisner What should we think about climate change? That’s a question thousands of Christians face, especially teachers and students at Christian universities, colleges, and high schools. In “Climate Change (Natural-Variations View),” an article in the Dictionary of Christianity and Science: The Definitive Reference for the Intersection of Christian Faith and Contemporary Science, Dr.…

Have Fewer Kids to Fight Climate Change?

Because “having one fewer child reduces one’s contribution to the harms of climate change,” Travis Rieder argues, “everyone on Earth ought to consider having fewer children.” Rieder confesses that “this is an uncomfortable discussion.” He says he’s “certainly not arguing that we should shame parents, or even that we’re obligated to have a certain number…