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Social media is a funny thing. You never know what’s going to come across your news feed. The other day, a young Christian mom on my friends list shared a six-month-old post from a “Socialist Memes” site. They, in turn,… Continue Reading →
When I was a kid, I went to a Christian school for three years. I still remember one of the songs they taught us in chapel. It was based on Galatians 5, and it was written around 1975. I can’t… Continue Reading →
I’ll never forget the day the Wall came down. I was watching a 3-inch TV screen, the biggest I could afford. A few months into my first real teaching job, I was finally in my own apartment instead of a… Continue Reading →
This post’s example of socialism comes from an unusual source. In 1769, King Carlos III of Spain sent soldiers and missionaries to colonize Upper California. The word ‘king’ is your first clue that this was a monarchy, right? But elements… Continue Reading →
“From each according to his ability, to each according to his need.” Karl Marx, 1875 From each, to each. That’s the appeal of socialism in a nutshell. Everyone works as hard as he can, and no one gets left out. … Continue Reading →
When I first heard the argument that the original church in Jerusalem was socialist, it left me stammering for a reply. Yes, they shared everything, but calling them socialists didn’t feel right. I had to spend some time studying to… Continue Reading →
“The Preamble of the Constitution says what our country is about,” proclaimed a Bernie Sanders supporter recently. “Provide the general welfare. Saying ‘general welfare’ is a socialist reality!” Anyone with a vague 8th grade recollection of the Constitution might nod… Continue Reading →
Love God, and love your neighbor. If all the law and prophets hang on these, how do we as the Church carry it out? Is it enough for Christians to live their faith and serve their neighbors, or do we… Continue Reading →
I recently began attending a new church, because my hubby was hired as its worship pastor. I’m excited about how this little church of 50+ is reaching out to its community. At Christmas, we asked the local schools for a… Continue Reading →
Over a third of voters in the next national election will be under the age of 39. A majority of those young voters like the idea of socialism. That concerns me, because I remember history. Maybe you do, too.
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