The definition of “politically correct” is constantly changing, shaped and formed by the moral standards that the current society deems acceptable. What was politically and morally correct last year, may not be an acceptable belief today. Seemingly, the direction these moral “standards” are taking is leaning more and more towards the left as Christians sit
A Saudi court has jailed a Lebanese man for six years and sentenced him to 300 lashes after convicting him of encouraging a Saudi woman to convert to Christianity, Saudi dailies reported today. The case caused a stir in Saudi Arabia, which applies a strict version of Sharia that stipulates Muslims who convert to another
Ignoring Israel’s long-standing opposition to the recognition of an independent Palestinian state, Google.ps, the website formerly known as "Google Palestinian Territories," was re-christened "Google Palestine" on Wednesday. A spokesman for the Israeli government said: “This change raises questions about the reasons behind this surprising involvement of what is basically a private internet company in international politics—and on
Wired magazine revealed today that DC Comics, a “lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender” (LGBT) friendly children’s comic book producer, will introduce the first transgender/bisexual mainstream comic book character. “Transgender Barbara” will appear in Batgirl #19 on sale April 10, 2013. Once banned from the world of mainstream comic books by the infamous Comics Code Authority, LGBT
How citizens fail to recognize declines in society's code of moral standard Absolute consensus on societal issues will likely never exist. There will always be disagreement and dissension over what constitutes right and wrong. But laws, leaders, and societal groups assert great influence on citizens and can promote an issue to the point that the majority
How declining moral values cause civilizations to die Great civilizations are not timeless. During their lifespan, they produce great innovations, stunning technological advancements, and archive vast caches of knowledge, but inevitably – they will collapse and die. The reasons for civilizational decline are varied and hotly debated. In general though, there are but a small number of
Throngs of people weighed in on the Chick-fil-A debate at stores across the United States on Wednesday, buying chicken sandwiches to show their support for the restaurant chain and its president's opposition to same-sex marriage. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee dubbed it "Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day." He called for a vocal response to the backlash against
The Letter to the Romans by Ignatius, an early-second-century Bishop of Antioch, was written during his transport from Antioch, Syria, to his execution in Rome. One of seven extant epistles written by Ignatius, Romans is Ignatius’ most detailed explanation of his views on martyrdom. Note: As with any apocryphal writing, Christians must take care to recognize
Note: It is important to recognize that the ancient texts published on Bible Blender are NOT canonical biblical texts and are published solely for educational purposes. In many cases the texts may be corrupt, inaccurate, or complete forgeries. You should understand that in some instances, the texts were not created to *assist* Christians but rather
Note: It is important to recognize that the ancient texts published on Bible Blender are NOT canonical biblical texts and are published solely for educational purposes. In many cases the texts may be corrupt, inaccurate, or complete forgeries. You should understand that in some instances, the texts were not created to *assist* Christians but rather