Energion Political Roundtable – Answers to Question #7
Here are the answers to question #7:
I’m your moderator, Henry Neufeld, owner of Energion Publications. It’s worthwhile noting that I’m not a neutral party; I just play one on the internet for this roundtable! I was thinking of moving away from the economy, but considering that others seem to have different priorities than I do I’m going to stick with it…
— Henry Neufeld, Energion Publications owner. For the election season here in the U. S. A. we have put our political titles on sale. Look for savings in the neighborhood of 30% on four titles, Preserving Democracy, Faith in the Public Square, Christian Archy, and The Politics of Witness. (Note: To get the sale price,…
An informed electorate is important in sustaining a democracy. We’ve just completed a presidential and vice-presidential debate, and will see two more presidential debates. I’ve just read some factchecking from the vice-presidential debate which suggested that accuracy was a bit scarce. What specific recommendations would you make to individual voters as to how they can…
Not sure this fits here but given the prominence of Pat Robertson in the “Christian media” and in political discourse I thought this might be of interest….originally posted on my blog here. — Russell Moore wrote a great essay today, Christ, the Church, and Pat Robertson that was tragically made necessary because of yet another…
As I read Joel Watts’ answer, I first found a lot that I agreed with, but soon the differences emerged. I agree that there is a significant social component to this issue. What we do as individuals often impacts others. But while I agree in broad concept, we will probably disagree over the details and…
The question. I must have hit a cord with my answer, as Watts initial reaction was to launch into an ad hominem attack claiming I was “unable to see the better times for the dour.” He claimed “all right numbers are in place. Layoffs are decreasing, job numbers are increasing, and even Wall Street is…
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