Our Threatened Freedom

Are We Suffering From a New Bigotry?

This passage argues that a new form of bigotry is emerging in the foster-care system, where devout Christians though responsible and moral are being rejected as foster parents. The author cites a tragic case in Pomona, California, where a child was sexually abused and killed in foster care, suggesting that prejudice against Christian foster parents may contribute to such failures. The broader concern is that this humanistic bias against a morally upright segment of society undermines the welfare system and endangers children, reflecting an insidious form of societal bigotry. #FosterCare #ReligiousBigotry #ChildSafety #MoralDiscrimination #HumanisticBias

Are the Courts an Enemy to Justice?

This passage argues that the courts, rather than serving justice, have increasingly become instruments of relativism and majority rule, often harming victims more than criminals. It highlights Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.’s philosophy that the law is a game to be played according to its rules rather than a pursuit of justice, suggesting that justice is no longer viewed as absolute but as subject to human whims. The author warns that when courts treat law as a game, human lives and freedoms are at stake, and both moral and civil order suffer. The broader critique is that divorcing law from objective standards of good and evil leads to a destructive legal system that undermines true justice. #JusticeVsLaw #CourtCritique #HolmesianLaw #Relativism #FreedomAtRisk

Does Bionic Man Have a Future?

This passage critiques the uncritical glorification of science and technological enhancements, using the “bionic man” as a symbol of this trend. The author argues that while medical devices pacemakers, glasses, crutches are helpful, they are no replacement for God’s original design and natural human faculties. Scientific interventions, including test-tube babies, are portrayed as risky, morally complex, and often overhyped, with failures underreported. The core message is that God’s creation is superior, and reliance on technology as a supposed improvement over natural human design can mislead us and potentially jeopardize both life and moral freedom. #BionicMan #ScienceVsCreation #NaturalDesign #MedicalTechnology #MoralConsiderations

Done Any Nagging Lately?

This passage explores the origin and meaning of the word nag, tracing it from its Scandinavian roots meaning “to gnaw, bite, or burrow” to its modern sense of persistent, irritating talk or complaint. The imagery comes from rats gnawing in thatched-roof houses during the Middle Ages, producing an unending, unwelcome noise hence the connection to human nagging. Solomon recognized the difficulty of living with constant complaint, yet the text argues that not all nagging is negative. Constructive nagging, like Samuel Adams’ persistent advocacy for freedom, can lead to important political or social change. The takeaway is that citizens should engage in persistent, courteous political advocacy with state and federal representatives to safeguard and advance freedom reminding us that freedom requires active, continual effort. #Nagging #PoliticalPersistence #Freedom #CivicEngagement #Etymology

Is Mexicos Problem Americas Problem Too?

This passage argues that Mexico’s debt crisis in 1982 is not just Mexico’s problem but a global and particularly American one. The United States and other nations, through international loans and private banking, have tied themselves to the fate of unstable economies. Mexico’s $80 billion debt, coupled with economic collapse and inflation, threatens U.S. banks, credit availability, and the broader economy. The author frames “debt living” as a form of national self-destruction, likening it to burning one’s house to stay warm today, only to face ruin tomorrow. Debt, he concludes, is a form of slavery and a direct threat to freedom, requiring a return to sound, long-term economic principles to safeguard national stability. #DebtCrisis #EconomicResponsibility #InternationalFinance #NationalFreedom #MexicoDebt