by drthomas | Nov 11, 2024 | Christianity in Politics, Politics
Disconnected By Steve Hruza 11/11/2024 When churches ignore politics and then point out how ugly and disappointing it all is, it may influence Christians not to vote. This is not good considering that we are on the verge of losing the soul of our country and allowing...
by drthomas | Jul 6, 2024 | Politicians, Politics
The Media-Tech-Government Gaslighting of America by Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 7/06/2024 I liked this article, but as much as I want to think it’s true, few probably woke up fundamentally to the systemic lies. The debate unavoidably confronted the masses with one media...
by drthomas | Jul 5, 2024 | Christianity in Politics, Politics
Sender: Kevin D. Roberts, gro.e1733244174gatir1733244174eh@of1733244174ni1733244174 Subject: Defending our Founding Fathers’ legacy Dear Thomas, Happy Independence Day, 2024! We honor our Founding Fathers’ courageous decision to break free from Great Britain’s tyranny and create the greatest nation on...
by drthomas | Feb 9, 2024 | Platform, Politics
75 Million United Core Values We believe in the Constitution. We believe in the freedom of religion. We believe in the right to bear arms. We believe in charter schools and school choice. We despise critical race theory that divides us. We believe parents should run...
by drthomas | Jan 27, 2024 | Conspiracies, Ideology-Based Evil, Illuminati, Politics, Satanism, Globalism, Love of Power, Belief in Satanic Doctrines
The Illuminati and its Influence in Government, Academia, Business, Entertainment, Finance, Education, Religion, and Culture By: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 1/27/2024 The Illuminati is often associated with the term “conspiracy theory.” Mainstream institutions,...
by drthomas | Oct 26, 2023 | Laws, Politics, Uncategorized
Patriot Act at 22: We can only be Truly Safe when We’re Free By: Michael Boldin|Published on: Oct 25, 2023| Patriot Act at 22: We can only be Truly Safe when We’re Free | Tenth Amendment Center 22 years ago – on Oct 26, 2001 – the Patriot Act was signed into law. As...
by drthomas | Oct 25, 2023 | Political Science, Politics
Thomas Hobbes’ Philosophy Made Real BY BERT OLIVIER OCTOBER 25, 2023 Thomas Hobbes’s Philosophy Made Real ⋆ Brownstone Institute How many people have noticed that, today – since at least the beginning of the so-called ‘pandemic,’ but probably earlier –...
by drthomas | Sep 29, 2023 | Christianity in Politics, Libertarian Politics, Politics
Transformation of America by the Power of God Conversation between Thomas, Margo, Joe, and John 9/28/2023 First Conversation: The Power of God to Transform Hearts and Minds Summary: – 2 Timothy 3:5 “Having a form of godliness, but denying the power...
by drthomas | Sep 29, 2023 | Christianity in Politics, Economics, Godly Human Sexuality, Libertarian Politics, Politics
From: John Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 5:32 PM To: Thomas Subject: Why is Libertarianism a Corrupting Influence on Society? Summary: – Libertarians advocate for minimal government intervention in economic and social matters, prioritizing individual...
by drthomas | Sep 28, 2023 | Christianity in Politics, Politics, Theology
From: John Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 5:32 PM To: Thomas Subject: The Effect of Christianity on Individual Courage and Sanity Summary: – Jordan Peterson discusses Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s observations of life in Soviet gulags during WW2...
by drthomas | Sep 20, 2023 | Christianity in Politics, Libertarian Politics, Politics
Libertarianism, State Law, and Sexual Sin By Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 9/20/2023 Ideally, secular nations will eventually learn the lessons of Godliness from observing the feedback of life and adopt the patterns of Biblical legislation by rightly judging the observed...
by drthomas | Sep 16, 2023 | Politics, The Coalition
Mission, Strategy, and Tactics By Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 9/15/2023 to: Coalition Cells re: Integration of Mission, Strategy, and Tactics into the flow of achievement Mission, strategy, and tactics are interconnected components of achieving goals and objectives....
by drthomas | Sep 15, 2023 | Politics, The Coalition
Problem Analysis to Solution Template By Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 9/15/2023 to: Coalition to Make America Godly Again re: Template for analyzing and solving America’s problems Coalition cell organization: The Coalition Cells are the first level of organization for...
by drthomas | Sep 12, 2023 | Christianity in Politics, Godly Human Sexuality, Personal, Politics
Is Running for US President My Best Strategy to Make America Godly Again? From: Grant To: Thomas 9/10/2023 Grant: Hi Thomas, I read your essay on the “Rural-Urban Divide.” I like the content. I have thought & prayed about it, and I have a question...
by drthomas | Sep 6, 2023 | Christianity in Politics, Libertarian Politics, Politics
The Rural-Urban Divide By Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 9/6/2023 This article was written in response to a left-leaning blog post by Brian Almon, justifying the improbable and contested 2020 presidential election results. Brian’s premise was that the blue urban voters...
by drthomas | Sep 5, 2023 | Christianity in Politics, Libertarian Politics, Politics
Repeal the 17th Amendment By, Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 9/5/23 17th Amendment Considerations/Debate/Controversy The purpose of the 17th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1913, was to change the method of electing Senators. Prior to the...
by drthomas | Aug 28, 2023 | Christianity in Politics, Culture, Evil, Foundations, Politics, Theology
Crime and Sin – Legislating Morality By Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 8/28/2023 The Bible condemns sexual sin and drug use[1] and prescribes death for both. (Note: In the Greek New Testament, the word Pharmakia is equated to the sin of witchcraft [2]. The Biblically...
by drthomas | Aug 27, 2023 | Defense, Foundations, Politics, Theology
Military, War, and Defense – Position Paper By: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 8/26/2023 Several fundamental principles and objectives summarize the United States’ policy, purpose, and position on war, the military, and defense. The specific policies and...
by drthomas | Aug 26, 2023 | Foundations, Politics
Politics – Position Paper by: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 8/26/2023 Politics refers to the activities, actions, and policies used to gain and hold power in a government or to influence the government’s decisions. It involves the exercise of authority,...
by drthomas | Aug 20, 2023 | Conspiracies, Illuminati, Politics
Here is a summary of the key points of Dr. Shiva’s exposition on “swarm intelligence” and how it directs societal action. – A small elite group of around 10,000 people effectively control populations through coordinated influence over...
by drthomas | Aug 19, 2023 | Christianity in Politics, Politics, Proposed Legislation
Congressional Reform to Prevent Corruption Internet email chain letter 8/17/2023 * No Pension. Congress collects a salary while in office only. * Congress participates in Social Security, and each elected official provides for their retirement. * Congressional pay...
by drthomas | Aug 18, 2023 | Politicians, Politics
Here is a summary of the key points in an article by Kim Strassel, WSJ.com, 8/19/2023 – The article argues that Democrats are taking a risky strategy by betting heavily on Joe Biden as their 2024 presidential nominee despite his weaknesses. – Biden is...
by drthomas | Aug 13, 2023 | Culture, Politics, Quotes
“Political parties exist to secure responsible government and to execute the will of the people. From these great staffs, both of the old parties have ganged aside. Instead of instruments to promote the general welfare, they have become the tools of corrupt interests...
by drthomas | Aug 11, 2023 | Bible, Christianity in Politics, Doctrine, Human Passion-Based Evil, Moral Principles, Politics
Dear Dr. Thomas, I REALLY like what Adam Kinzinger, an articulate, right-wing commentator, recently said. “There is an “epidemic of hate in this country.” To which I say, Amen! I refer you to a sermon on sexuality from a pastor I found online. Sincerely, Paul Dear...
by drthomas | Aug 10, 2023 | Christianity in Politics, Economics, Media, Politics
Misleading Publishing and Chronic Self-Deception There’s far more journalistic fraud than anyone wants to admit By David Marks Note: David Marks’ article was published on Robert Malone’s Substack newsletter/platform, “Report from Planet Earth.”...
by drthomas | Aug 10, 2023 | Defense, Media, Media Bias, Politics
Ukraine, War, and National Defense by Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 8/10/2023 In an interview by Ron Paul, Colonel Douglas McGregor gave his opinion of the war in Ukraine, forward American military bases worldwide, the influence of oligarchs/money on defense policy, the...
by drthomas | Aug 9, 2023 | Christianity in Politics, Founding Fathers, Politics
Prologue to the book, “Live the Bible and Vote” By: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 8/1/2023 Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:17 Summary of Points in this Article 1. Obeying God’s laws and following his principles leads to individual and...
by drthomas | Aug 7, 2023 | Politics
Hello, my name is Thomas Abshier. I am a naturopathic physician by profession and I am running for US President in 2024 as a Republican. I will not be on any primary or general election ballots, nor will I be accepting any donations. I am running as a write-in...
by drthomas | Aug 6, 2023 | Politics
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Argues for Finishing Border Wall 8/6/2023 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Makes Case for Finishing Border Wall (theepochtimes.com) The documentary, “Midnight at the Border,” shows Kennedy’s visit to the border in Arizona and interviews...
by drthomas | Jul 30, 2023 | Bible, Christianity in Politics, God, Jesus, and the Bible in American Policy, Politics
2 Corinthians 3:12Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: 13And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished: 14But their minds were blinded: for...
by drthomas | Jul 23, 2023 | Christianity in Politics, Libertarian Politics, Politics
Here is a summary of the key points from our discussion: 1. A stateless anarcho-capitalist society appeals to John due to the avoidance of government overreach and abuse of power. It maximizes individual freedom and limits oppression. 2. Thomas believes a Godly...
by drthomas | Mar 25, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Platform, Politics
Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 1/5/2010 Principles of a Christian Nation: Return to acknowledging Christianity as our moral, societal, and legal foundation Reject “Separation of Church and State” preventing consideration of God in legislation Establish law based upon...
by drthomas | Mar 25, 2019 | Law Enforcement, Libertarian Politics, Politics
Here is a summary of the key points: • The article criticizes the state’s monopoly on law and order and taxation as inherently unjust and prone to abuse. Private law and competitive security providers are proposed as alternatives. • The state is described as the...
by drthomas | Mar 25, 2019 | Libertarian Politics, Politics
Here is a summary of the key points from the essay: Limited government is only possible when the people embrace Godliness and adhere to moral self-regulation. Individual self-interest must be balanced with concern for others. Godliness, understood as following the...
by drthomas | Mar 25, 2019 | Libertarian Politics, Politics
Here is a summary of the key points from the essay: 1. Limited government is only possible when citizens adhere to moral self-regulation based on biblical principles. Unrestrained self-interest tends to result in tyranny. 2. A libertarian model based solely on market...
by drthomas | Mar 25, 2019 | Libertarian Politics, Politics
Here is a summary of the key points from the essay: 1. Government control tends to increase over time. An example includes the original French “leftists” who advocated limiting government and abolishing special privileges, but later became tyrannical...
by drthomas | Mar 25, 2019 | Libertarian Politics, Politics
Here is a summary of the key points from the discussion: 1. Manufacturers face tradeoffs between cost, safety and risk in product design. Consumers should be fully informed to make purchase decisions that reflect their preferences on these factors. 2. Ford’s...
by drthomas | Mar 25, 2019 | Libertarian Politics, Politics
Here is a summary of the key points from the essay: 1. A market-driven government that relies solely on economic forces to regulate behavior and allocate resources faces challenges. While harnessing self-interest, it may neglect other human needs. 2. Government...
by drthomas | Mar 25, 2019 | Libertarian Politics, Politics
Here is a summary of the key points in the email debate: 1. Thomas argues that the U.S. Constitution was divinely inspired and intended to balance power and liberty. He sees it as a generally good document, though acknowledging it has been perverted over time. 2. John...
by drthomas | Mar 25, 2019 | Libertarian Politics, Politics
A summary of the key points: 1. Thomas agrees with the principle of freedom from government imposition but argues that some level of rules and laws are inevitable for groups of people. 2. He argues that communities should have the right to choose their moral system...
by drthomas | Mar 24, 2019 | Libertarian Politics, Politics
The key points in the exchange are: 1. John argues that initiated force is barbarism and civil society is based on the non-aggression principle. But bad choices are to be counseled against, not met with initiated force. 2. Thomas agrees that offensive, unprovoked...
by drthomas | Mar 24, 2019 | Libertarian Politics, Politics
Summary of the key points of the essay below: Ayn Rand makes some thought-provoking critiques of altruism and capitalism, but her definitions are narrow and seem shaped by her harsh upbringing under Soviet rule. The Bible provides a more nuanced view – we should...
by drthomas | Mar 24, 2019 | Libertarian Politics, Politics
Here is a summary of the key points in the discussion about force as a tool of the person and state: – Power and force are unavoidable facts of life that exist in many forms, from subtle to overt. – When participating in groups, majority rule often...
by drthomas | Mar 24, 2019 | Libertarian Politics, Politics
Here is a summary of the key points from the discussion: 1. Margo prefers Michele Bachmann over Ron Paul as a presidential candidate. She believes Bachmann is more aligned with Constitutional principles and values based on God’s law. 2. Margo argues that the...
by drthomas | Mar 24, 2019 | Libertarian Politics, Politics
Here is a summary of the key points: 1. Woods and Casey argue that limited government is an oxymoron because government by its nature tends to expand and abuse its powers. They take an anarcho-capitalist stance that government is inherently evil and should not be...
by drthomas | Mar 24, 2019 | Libertarian Politics, Politics
Here is a summary of the key points in the response: 1. The article draws flawed analogies between libertarianism today and past movements for abolishing slavery, women’s suffrage, and free speech. 2. The author argues that freedom and liberty are not the...
by drthomas | Mar 24, 2019 | Libertarian Politics, Politics
The key points in the response are: 1. While freedom from tyranny is good, allowing people to freely choose another tyranny is not wise or inspiring. Giving “freedom” to the morally immature who choose badly leads to poor outcomes. 2. As Egypt’s...
by drthomas | Mar 24, 2019 | Libertarian Politics, Politics
The key points in the responses are: 1. The author is critical of the article’s glib celebration of Egypt’s uprising, arguing that replacing one tyranny with another is not inspiring. 2. While freedom is good, people only deserve it to the extent of their...
by drthomas | Mar 24, 2019 | Libertarian Politics, Politics
The key points are: 1. The author argues that the founders hoped leaders would be chosen based on wisdom, character and life experience, not aristocratic lineage. 2. The author claims privilege can insulate people from life’s consequences, making them poorly...
by drthomas | Mar 24, 2019 | Libertarian Politics, Politics
The key points of the response are: 1. The author argues that inalienable rights are ideals, not requirements, since they have often been abridged in history. They represent optimum possibilities of human experience. 2. The author believes God created desires and...
by drthomas | Mar 24, 2019 | Libertarian Politics, Politics
The key points in the speech are: 1. The speaker argues that finding the right answer starts with asking the right question. Most of education focuses on giving the right answers. 2. The speaker had an epiphany as an MBA student that the important skill was asking the...
by drthomas | Mar 24, 2019 | Libertarian Politics, Politics
The key points in the essay are: 1. The author argues that some people pursue power for its own sake, to satisfy a desire for the pleasurable feeling of power itself. 2. The author contends that power produces a neurological response similar to an addictive drug,...
by drthomas | Mar 24, 2019 | Libertarian Politics, Politics
Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 10/23/2009 Today on the Fox Business News, High Noon segment, the commentators considered the issue of legalizing medical marijuana. They argued that legalization would lower the crime rate by reducing incentives for gang and organized crime,...
by drthomas | Mar 24, 2019 | Libertarian Politics, Politics
(Quotes from SOBRAN’S, December 2002, pages 3–6) by Tom Sobran: Entire essay found at: www.sobran.com/reluctant.html Commentary by: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 10/1/2010 Thomas This argument assumes that the state will inevitably, unavoidably, necessarily, logically,...
by drthomas | Mar 24, 2019 | Libertarian Politics, Politics
By: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 10/31/2010 Introduction and Summary: The implied social contract is that having been born in a nation, that we have an obligation to follow the laws of the land. John (in an email thread below) makes the following statement, “No human or...
by drthomas | Mar 24, 2019 | Libertarian Politics, Politics
By: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 11/11/2010 John (quote from email correspondence below): “I would say that the only area where you and I *might* disagree is in the use of force to achieve natural law. Or maybe we don’t disagree? Natural law is about individuals having...
by drthomas | Mar 24, 2019 | Libertarian Politics, Politics
by Thomas Lee Abshier, ND11/23/2010 —– Original Message —– From: John To: Thomas Lee Abshier Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 2:04 PM Subject: Fwd: The War Party Vs. Rand Paul FYI…. John ‹(•¿•)› Subject: The War Party Vs. Rand Paul Justin...
by drthomas | Mar 24, 2019 | Libertarian Politics, Politics
By: Chana B. Cox (Author) Review by W. Collier: Liberty: God’s Gift to Humanity (Paperback) If you’re confused by the partisan wrangling between conservatives and liberals in the U.S.; if you wonder why you don’t agree with either party but you know...
by drthomas | Mar 24, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Politics
1/7/2014 “If taxation without consent is not robbery, then any band of robbers have only to declare themselves a government, and all their robberies are legalized.” Lysander Spooner Facebook Exchange: Stephanie H Love this! However, I can very easily see someone...
by drthomas | Mar 24, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Politics
By: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 03/16/2014 From: John H. Sent: Friday, March 14, 2014 10:17 AM To: ‘Thomas Lee Abshier, ND’ Subject: Interesting thought experiment Here’s a test: “I’m holding a baby in one hand, and a petri dish holding an embryo in the other....
by drthomas | Mar 23, 2019 | Capitalism, Economics, Left Wing Issues, Politics, Politics of Economics
by Thomas Lee Abshier, ND Government should be the focal forum in the debate on national priorities. Taxes and group purchases (governmental expenditures) are the action-expression of society’s priorities and desires. These functions reflect government’s...
by drthomas | Mar 23, 2019 | Economics, Left Wing Issues, Money, Politics
By: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND Spiritual aspects of Nation Building Without a good spiritual foundation they labor in vain who attempt to build a nation. The spiritual and social well-being of a country is the foundation of an economy. Teaching people the Gospel...
by drthomas | Mar 23, 2019 | Economics, Left Wing Issues, Money, Politics, Work
By: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 11/26/2010 Overview: The following is a short development of the next point in the theory of how to return America to prosperity. The key is giving, short term sacrifice, teaching righteous law and government, and the unemployed working to...
by drthomas | Mar 23, 2019 | Capitalism, Economics, Left Wing Issues, Politics
by: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 4/25/2004 Dear Thomas, I have a great concern for the economic future of the United States. The source of all wealth is production. All other jobs service that production or service those who benefit from that production. The policies of our...
by drthomas | Mar 23, 2019 | Capitalism, Economics, Politics, Politics of Economics
By: Thomas Lee Abshier The Free Market Economy self-organizes a prosperous mutually beneficial system by simply allowing the individuals comprising the society (people and corporations) to maximize their pleasure and minimize their pain. Allowing individual...
by drthomas | Mar 23, 2019 | Capitalism, Economics, Left Wing Issues, Money, Physics, Physics and Faith, Politics
by Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 12/14/2008 4/5/2019 rev Summary: The formation of pockets of dynamic stability in turbulent flow provides an analogy and insights into to the macro & micro economic processes involved in the formation of stable pockets of inequitable...
by drthomas | Mar 23, 2019 | Left Wing Issues, Politics
By Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 6/16/2009 Voltaire said, “There is nothing I hate so much as war.” Such is the only sentiment a sane man could hold. To hate the blood, guts, and pain is more than rational, it is visceral. But, we do not talk of extolling the virtues of...
by drthomas | Mar 23, 2019 | Left Wing Issues, Politics
By: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 6/20/2009 From: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND Subject: personhood for corporations as the problem. To: “Charles”Date: Saturday, June 20, 2009, 12:16 AM I had an interesting talk with my liberal friend, Jonathan, today. He believes that...
by drthomas | Mar 23, 2019 | Politics, Politics of Economics
By: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 7/19/2009 —– Original Message —– From: ShellyTo: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 3:05 PM Subject: amazing interview… Hi Tom, Kris and I just saw an amazing interview with Wendell Potter. Brave...
by drthomas | Mar 23, 2019 | Economics, Left Wing Issues, Money, Politics
Social Security Part 1: The Problem By: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND5/12/2005 NYT Op-Ed “Shameless Photo-Op” 4/7/2005 Summary of NYT Editorial: This anonymous Op-Ed piece criticizes President Bush for posing next to the file cabinet in the Bureau of Public Debt in...
by drthomas | Mar 23, 2019 | Left Wing Issues, Politics
by: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 8/30/2011 A Critique of Rick Perry’s Positions by the LA Times Social Security: Perry sees it as a misguided product of the New Deal. In “Fed Up!”, Perry envisions a future in which “there will be a retirement safety net...
by drthomas | Mar 23, 2019 | Left Wing Issues, Politics
By: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND & Jim Hill 6/28/2011 Re: Barbara Boxer From: Jim Hill, Pilot Babs: You were so right on when you scolded the general on TV for using the term, “ma’am,” instead of “Senator”. After all, in the military, “ma’am” is a term of respect when...
by drthomas | Mar 23, 2019 | Godly Human Sexuality, Left Wing Issues, Politics
By Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 8/26/2011 —– Original Message —– From: Robert T. To: Thomas Abshier Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 4:02 PM Subject: another Repub bites the dust...
by drthomas | Mar 23, 2019 | Left Wing Issues, Politics
By: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 4/29/2011 Dear Lenny, embedded within your essay is my commentary, on a small part of the concepts that you introduced. I mean no offense on a personal level, but I do mean to destroy the validity of the ideas you speak. I enjoy strong...
by drthomas | Mar 23, 2019 | Left Wing Issues, Politics
(Received at an email) Here are some facts about the history of Social Security. Up until the 1980s, Social Security Cards expressly stated the number and card were not to be used for identification purposes. But, since nearly everyone in the United States now has a...
by drthomas | Mar 23, 2019 | Left Wing Issues, Politics
The Lawyers’ Party A LAWYER WITH A BRIEFCASE CAN STEAL MORE THAN A THOUSAND MEN WITH GUNS. “First, let’s kill all the lawyers.” Shakespeare The Lawyers’ Party By Bruce Walker The Democratic Party has become the Lawyers’ Party. Barack Obama is a...
by drthomas | Mar 23, 2019 | Left Wing Issues, Politics
Republican Party Bashing by: Thomas Abshier —- Original Message —– From: John K. To: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2004 3:01 PM Subject: Garrison Keillor “We’re Not in Lake Wobegon Anymore” Dear Thomas, I found...
by drthomas | Mar 23, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Politics
By: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 2/28/2004 EDITORIAL DESK | February 15, 2004, Sunday My War By Larry David (NYT) 645 words Late Edition – Final , Section 4 , Page 11 , Column 2 DISPLAYING FIRST 50 OF 645 WORDS – “I couldn’t be happier that President Bush...
by drthomas | Mar 23, 2019 | Left Wing Issues, Politics
From: Terre’ Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2004 10:43 PM CAMPAIGN 2004 High Stakes Quite simply, Kerry must be stopped; and Bush must win PAUL JOHNSON The great issue in the 2004 election (it seems to me as an Englishman) is, How seriously does the United States...
by drthomas | Mar 23, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Politics
by: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 8/16/2011 On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 9:56 AM, From: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND To: John Dear John, Thomas: Since you brought up the issue of capital punishment, I shall now address it, since I did purposely did not include it in the argument re:...
by drthomas | Mar 23, 2019 | Islam, Politics, Theology
THE WORLD AT RISK Throughout history, some part of the world has always been in turmoil. But before the era of worldwide instant communications, we were unaware of the conflicts and could enjoy what we thought were periods of peace. With 24-7 worldwide news coverage,...
by drthomas | Mar 23, 2019 | Judiciary, Politics
By: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 4/8/2011 “Whoever attentively considers the different departments of power must perceive, that, in a government in which they are separated from each other, the judiciary, from the nature of its functions, will always be the least...
by drthomas | Mar 23, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Politics
by Nick Gholson Times Record News, Wichita Falls, TX 9/5/1999 (received as an email attributed to Andy Rooney, 6/5/2010) I don’t think a short prayer at a football game is going to shake the world’s foundations. Nor do I believe that not praying will...
by drthomas | Mar 22, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Politics
By: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND An effort to genetically create a Roundup-tolerant grass seed stalls because of market, scientific and regulatory dilemmas Sunday, September 12, 2004 ALEX PULASKI The following discussion thread took place between Thomas & Jonathan. The...
by drthomas | Mar 22, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Politics
Christian Gun Ownership and Concealed Carry as a Christian Responsibility By Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 6/26/2009 Dear Tom, I was at Starbucks and ran across an interesting article on the front page of the NY Times. Pastor Urges His Flock to Bring Guns to Church This...
by drthomas | Mar 22, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Legislation, Politics
by: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND America has forgotten its moral and spiritual roots as a Christian Nation. Christian men & women must come forward to serve in the public debate to help craft legislation reflecting Christian values & principles. Our...
by drthomas | Mar 22, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Education, Politics
By: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND Summary of the key points: While monitoring education programs like No Child Left Behind aim to improve education, they come with the risk of government overreach and indoctrination. The current education system has failed to produce top...
by drthomas | Mar 22, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Politics
by: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND May, 2004 The Danbury Baptists wrote Jefferson a letter of praise on October 7, 1801, telling him: “Among the many millions in America and Europe who rejoice in your election to office, we embrace the first opportunity… to...
by drthomas | Mar 22, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Politics
By: Thomas & Margo Abshier, NDs —– Original Message —– From: Steven To: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 1:17 PM Subject: Bush, Katrina, Supreme Court Nominees, Judicial Activism, and Social Conservatives Steve:...
by drthomas | Mar 22, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Politics
by: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND —– Original Message —– From: “Jonathan” To: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 10:51 PM Subject: Capitol Hill Blue: Bush’s Depression: Been There, Reported That...
by drthomas | Mar 22, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Platform, Politics
By: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 4/21/2004 Dear Thomas, Why do you bold sections of your passages from Alexis de Tocqueville on your website where de Tocqueville is stating that Christian morality parallels civic freedom in America? I believe the two can work together, not...
by drthomas | Mar 22, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Legislation, Politics
Reversing a Grievous Judicial Errorby Promoting an Accurate Historical Perspective of the Founder’s True Intent Regarding the Separation of Church and State By: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND Summary: A historically inaccurate interpretation of the concept of ‘the...
by drthomas | Mar 22, 2019 | Legislation, Politics
By Margo Abshier, ND It happened in 1992, at our national professional association annual convention. A gay colleague, who is also a lawyer, came rushing at me and screamed, “Margo, you can’t legislate morality.” What happened next was one of the...
by drthomas | Mar 22, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Legislation, Politics
by Thomas Lee Abshier, ND The Founders intended that America be a Christian Nation, and they intended that we legislate social behavior using the standards of Biblical principle. But, they erected a Constitutional wall against Congress establishing a single...
by drthomas | Mar 22, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Culture, Founding Fathers, Politics, Quotes
Quotes from our Founders: “No King but King Jesus.” – Battle Cry of the Revolutionary War, as per some sources “Religion is the basis and foundation of government… We have staked the whole future of American civilization, not upon the power of government,...
by drthomas | Mar 22, 2019 | Culture, Political Topics, Politics, Politics of Economics, Quotes
The folks who are getting “free stuff” don’t like the folks who are paying for the “free stuff” because the folks who are paying for the “free stuff” don’t want to pay for both the “free stuff” and their own stuff. The folks who are paying for the “free stuff”...
by drthomas | Mar 22, 2019 | Economics, Political Topics, Politics, Socialism
I am a visitor from another planet, which is not too hard to believe, as my critics will tell you without blushing. Upon landing from outer space, I encountered a fellow, Christian, who was wise in the world’s ways. I found his insights and observations about...
by drthomas | Mar 22, 2019 | Culture, Political Topics, Politics, Quotes
That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved. – Ralph Waldo Emerson Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to...
by drthomas | Mar 22, 2019 | Culture, Political Topics, Politics, Quotes
“The line separating good and evil passes not through states, nor between classes, nor between political parties either, but right through every human heart.” – Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn “In keeping silent about evil, in burying it so deep within...
