Just Thinking For Myself

Applying biblical truth to social, cultural, political, and theological issues in our world.

The Fault In Their (Social) Gospel

by | Aug 31, 2018 | biblical theology, Black Liberation Theology, christianity, Communism, doctrine, gospel, Injustice, Justice, Liberalism, Marxism, my worldview, Progressivism, Protests, Racism, religion, Social Justice, theology

Reading Time: 6 minutesAs I compose this commentary, there remain segments within the American evangelical church that continue to advance and propagate the principles and tenets of the “gospel” of social justice. Increasing numbers of evangelical...

The Person You Intend To Vote For In 2016 Did Not Die For You (Remember That)

by | Oct 26, 2015 | Barack Obama, Black Conservatism, christianity, Communism, Conservatism, Conservatives, Democrats, Facism, family, Liberalism, Marxism, my worldview, Progressivism, Racism, religion, Republicans, theology

Reading Time: 4 minutesImage credit: haaretz.com All politicians are sinners. [Insert “Thank you, Captain Obvious!” retort here.] We know this, of course, because we are all fallen human beings and, by nature, all fallen human beings are sinners (Romans...

The Illusion of Barack Obama’s Promises to the Black Voters Who Supported Him

by | Jan 4, 2014 | Barack Obama, Black Conservatism, Black Liberation Theology, christianity, Communism, Conservatism, Conservatives, Democrats, family, Liberalism, Marxism, my worldview, Progressivism, Racism, Republicans

Reading Time: 4 minutesAmerica is at a crossroads. Yes, yes, I know. That line is about as original as, “It was a dark and stormy night…”. I realize that. Still, it is no less true. In fact, it is especially applicable for a particular segment of the...

Once Upon a Time in America…

by | Oct 21, 2012 | Barack Obama, Black Conservatism, Black Liberation Theology, christianity, Communism, Conservatism, Conservatives, Democrats, Facism, family, Liberalism, Marxism, my worldview, Progressivism, Republicans

Reading Time: 4 minutes“People might not get all they work for in this world, but they must certainly work for all they get.” – Frederick Douglass Intrinsic with these words are two very significant factors in considering the ever-expanding...