By Don Ruhl In America we have a Bill of Rights, but we need a Bill of Obligations. Rights imply obligations, because rights say I have the obligation to grant you your rights. However, how often do you hear anyone speak of obligations? If I am obligated to grant you your rights, are […]
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What If God Damned America?
You have seen the videos and heard the words of Mr. Jeremiah Wright, former pastor of the Trinity United Church of Christ—and please notice the distinction from the Churches of Christ—when he repeatedly denounced America with false charges. His position on asking God to bless America is this. The government, “wants us to sing ‘God […]
How Many Times Does the Constitution Mention Religion?
By Don Ruhl How many times does the Constitution of the United States of America mention religion? One time? Wrong! Two times? Wrong! Before we look at the Constitution, let us consider biblical examples of prophets and apostles who knew the law of the land, and used it to their advantage. Often, we think only […]
National Proclamations of Godliness
Let us rejoice when political leaders proclaim national godliness By Don Ruhl The King of Nineveh After Jonah’s preaching, the non-Israelite king of Nineveh made a national proclamation of godliness, “And he caused it to be proclaimed and published throughout Nineveh by the decree of the king and his nobles, saying, ‘Let neither man nor […]
Freedom From Religion Foundation and an Eagle Scout
By Don Ruhl On October 12, 2007, the Grants Pass, Oregon Daily Courier ran two articles side by side that highlight the war Christians fight (Eph 6.11–16). Did the Courier do this intentionally? I do not know, but I hope that they did, to show that there is a war. The two articles are, “No […]
The Bible In Our World (Part 1)
Why Study the Bible? By Don Ruhl The Bible has influenced, and still influences, our world in more ways than even we who know the Bible may realize. We are so used to biblical language, ideas, stories, and characters, that when we see them in the world, it just seems natural to us […]
Impeach the People
This article appeared originally in the May 1999 issue of The Bible Meditator, when it was still published as a mail out paper. While this article spoke of a different president whom many wanted to impeach, I think this article still applies for the current situation, in which many have called for an impeachment. Don […]
