Bush and His Torturers by Judge Andrew P. Napolitano
Bush and His Torturers by Judge Andrew P. Napolitano Originally published Bush and His Torturers Last week, prosecutors and defense …
Tag: war on terror
Simple Arguments Against the Iraq War
On the eve of the exit of President Bush, it seems appropriate to review what will most likely be the …
Weekend Insights – Horton vs. Kristol
Welcome back to Weekend Insights, your LCI “President’s Corner” of miscellaneous articles, events, books, vids, and whatever else I’m thinking about…
Why They Died in Vain
Since the beginning of the war in Iraq, I have unequivocally maintained several things about the deaths of U.S. troops. …
Do you still have a 9-11 Mentality?
My good friend Anthony Gregory has written a spectacular retrospective of 9-11 at the Independent Institute blog. It encapsulates how …
ISIS, the Crusades, and Religious Violence
With the savage violence being reported daily from the Middle East, and with news of the recent Christian martyrs in Libya, what to do and how to respond has been a hotly debated topic. In most conversations, the only points of debate are how much military power needs to be exerted and how swiftly these powers should act. While this is expected of mainstream political players which are essentially characterized by their use of force, such attitudes are becoming increasingly more common in Christian circles.
Vengeance is Mine, Says the Lord
This guest post was written by Kollin Fields. …Trample underfoot those who lust after tribute; scatter the peoples who delight …
Is a fight with ISIS a “just war”?
Drone Warfare and the Principle of Discrimination in the “War on Terror” Americans seem to have fully regained their appetite …
The Deadly Cost of Interventionism
For many years, Christians all across America have sincerely believed that the Federal Government and the military need to “promote freedom” through active aggression against other nations – this is the philosophy of “interventionism.”
Good News Bad News August 18, 2021: Afghanistan
Join the libertarian Christian roundtable discuss the tragic conclusion of the war in Afghanistan, including a discussion on why Ron …
Why They Hate Us
Editor’s Note: This is an older article but particularly relevant today as the U.S. military exits Afghanistan. Please pray for …
Weekend Insights – Let’s Leave Afghanistan!
Welcome back to Weekend Insights, your LCI “President’s Corner” of miscellaneous articles, events, books, vids, and whatever else I’m thinking about…
Syria: This Is How Domestic Policy Influences Foreign Policy
Legendary foreign correspondent Robert Fisk gave an informed account from the ground on the Syrian (likely non-) gas attack. You …
Patriotic Services
For the past two weeks, the sign in front of a church near my house has advertised a “patriotic service” …
Would Jesus Celebrate Memorial Day?
Memorial Day, as we all know, is not just the official beginning of the summer vacation season. It is a …
The Saud Squad
Holding an anti-terrorism conference in Saudi Arabia is so absurd that it defies comprehension. Everyone who knows most anything about …
Mr. Trump Gets Neoconned
It didn’t take long. With the recent bombing of Syria on the 100th anniversary of U.S. entry into World War …
Dying Senselessly: Saying What Needs to Be Said About the Military
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13) Dying …
The Conservative Christian Lie about Obama and the Military
That the presidency of Barack Hussein Obama was an “obomination” there is no question. During his presidency I wrote of …
Getting to the Root of ISIS and the Syrian Refugee Crisis
A Response to Russell Moore’s “Why Christians Must Speak Out Against Donald Trump’s Muslim Remarks”. The least courageous act in …
Look out for Christian Jihadists
Christian jihadist—now there is an oxymoron for you. This sounds even stranger than constitutional conservative or libertarian Republican. Nevertheless, there …
Ye Shall Be As Gods
Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And …
Invading Iraq was wrong, and it’s wrong to do it again
This guest post is by Jeremy Mack of The Evangelical Libertarian. For guest post opportunities, please see the Contact page. …
Christians in Iraq at risk from ISIS
Under Saddam Hussein, Christians in Iraq were not well-loved but they were tolerated. However, following the military adventurist campaigns of …
Pray for Our Troops
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; (1 …
U.S. Attack on Syria Would Be a Criminal Act
The Catholic Patriarch of Syria has recently stated that a United States attack on Syria would be a “criminal act,” …
Is Obama gutting the military?
I am not a fan of Barack Obama. But since there are a lot of things that could be said …
The Iraq War is a War on Christians
Almost two years ago, I reported that there are no more churches in Afghanistan, according to the U.S. State Department. …
Janus Christians
“Were it not for the support offered by several tens of millions of evangelicals, militarism in this deeply and genuinely …
Is God Against Drones?
He is not, according to former CIA analyst and current Christian axis of evil candidate Mark D. Tooley, as long …