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 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 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 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 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 | 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 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Christianity in Politics, Godly Human Sexuality, Judiciary, Politics
By: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND When the Supreme Court overturned the right of Texas to outlaw sodomy, they did so against the intent and context of the US Constitution. In doing so, the Supreme Court has created a New Constitution. We are now under a New Regime. We are...
by drthomas | Mar 21, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Islam, Politics, Theology
Background information on the historic struggle between Christian culture and Islamic culture can be found on the following link to Larry Abraham’s site: http://www.insiderreport.net/clash_1-2.html The article describes the battle we face with our enemies and is...
by drthomas | Mar 21, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Politics
Thank you for taking an interest in my Theory of Absolutes Blog. I am so glad that you’re here and look forward to reading your contributions to the conversation. I have spent a lifetime considering these concepts. The content I have created is meant to...
by drthomas | Mar 20, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Politics
By: Margo Diann Nissley-Abshier, ND 12/31/2011 —– Original Message —– From: Ron To: Dr Margo Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2011 3:08 PM Subject: Showboating Evangelical Elites Split With Congregations on Issues – Rachel Alexander –...
by drthomas | Mar 20, 2019 | Apologetics, Christianity, Christianity in Politics, Politics, Theology
By: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND —– Original Message —– From: John To: Thomas Lee Abshier Sent: Friday, August 29, 2008 11:54 AM Subject: “Hank Video” Tom, see what you think of this video. John (Note: the link to the video upon which...
by drthomas | Mar 20, 2019 | Apologetics, Christianity, Christianity in Politics, Politics, Theology
By: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND —– Original Message —– From: “Jonathan” To: “Thomas Lee Abshier, ND” Sent: Friday, October 21, 2005 2:13 PM Subject: Re: Quotes about “war” by Thomas Abshier Tom, I took the last letter...
by drthomas | Mar 16, 2019 | Christianity, Christianity in Politics, Philosophy, Politics, Theology
By: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND7/10/2009 —– Original Message —– From: StevenTo: ‘Thomas Lee Abshier, NDSent: Friday, July 10, 2009 8:06 PM Subject: re: Guilt & Remorse Tom, I was wondering about something on the emotional dimension. Do you...
by drthomas | Mar 16, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Legislation, Politics
Congress Rules on the Religion Congress of the United States of America January 19, 1853, as part of a Congressional investigation, records the report of Mr. Badger of the Senate Judiciary Committee: The [First Amendment] clause speaks of “an establishment of...
by drthomas | Mar 16, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Politics
By: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND The Medical Consequences of Attacking Iraq: By Helen CaldicottApril 10, 2002 This San Francisco Chronicle editorial was on the subject of using U238 for armament and projectiles. The article implicated the morality of the Bush...
by drthomas | Mar 16, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Politics
By: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND —– Original Message —– From: “Jonathan” To: “Thomas Abshier” Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 11:34 AMSubject: Bush Cites Religion as Factor in Miers’ Nomination Bush Cites Religion as Factor in...
by drthomas | Mar 16, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Politics
by: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND Right to Privacy – Society has recently elevated the right to privacy to being one of the cardinal social/moral virtues. Select behavior once considered taboo, typically around sexual behaviors or drug use, are now off limits for prosecution...
by drthomas | Mar 16, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Politics
by Thomas Lee Abshier, ND A Blow to the Rule of Law New York Times: March 22, 2005″If you are in a “persistent vegetative state” and there is a dispute about whether to keep you alive, your case will probably go no further than state court –...
by drthomas | Mar 16, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Politics
By: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND The Oregonian, January 29, 2005, The Oregonian reported that someone was stealing the Adopt-a-Road signs posted in Marion County sponsored by the American Nazi Party....
by drthomas | Mar 16, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Politics
by: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND Thom Hartmann (“progressive” radio talk show host) argues that we are not a Christian Nation and that the Founders would not have supported Judge Roy Moore’s placing of a 10 Commandments monument in a government building....
by drthomas | Mar 16, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Politics
By: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND Thesis — Spiritual Forces are Acting to Secularize America: A contingent of liberal legislators, media, judges, special interest groups, and citizens support policies that would in effect replace America’s Christian legal,...
by drthomas | Mar 15, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Politics
by: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND Secular Humanism is a religion, but not in the formal sense of the Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, Jewish, or Christian faiths. Nevertheless, it has a belief structure with its own set of assumptions and unprovable articles of faiths concerning the...
by drthomas | Mar 14, 2019 | Christianity in Politics, Politics
By Thomas Lee Abshier, ND “It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favors.” George Washington (Thanksgiving Proclamation, 3 October 1789)...
