When I first saw the trailers for “Gravity,” I knew that this was one movie that I was definitely going to see at the theater. It took three weeks, but I finally found time this past Tuesday to watch the number one movie at the Box Office. As an added benefit, I was able to…
New Mexico Last “New” State to Legalize Gay Marriage?
On Wednesday, the New Mexico Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case which will, when all is said and done, legalize same-sex marriage in the Land of Enchantment. New Mexico will join its fellow “new” states — New Hampshire, New Jersey, and New York — in redefining marriage. Social and religious conservatives who, like me,…
Chris Christie, Gay Marriage & the Rule of Law in NJ
On Monday, New Jersey became the 14th state to begin marrying gay couples. Republican Governor Chris Christie, who personally opposes gay marriage and who previously vetoed legislation which redefined marriage, nevertheless recognized the authority of the New Jersey Supreme Court in ordering same-sex marriage licenses to be issued starting today: Although the Governor strongly disagrees…
Krauthammer & the Case for a Redskins’ Name Change
Charles Krauthammer is one of my favorite conservative commentators. Despite some Tea Party wackadoodles trying to argue that Krauthammer, who in an earlier life had the temerity to work for Walter Mondale, is a liberal or a RINO (Republican In Name Only), I believe he has one of the premier conservative minds when it comes…
Adrian Peterson’s Faith: Authentic or Hypocritical?
What to think of Adrian Peterson? I have written posts that have been critical (here) and complimentary (here) of the Minnesota Vikings’ star running back and last year’s National Football League MVP. When his two year old son was brutally beaten and killed last week, I couldn’t help but feel sad for this father and…