Category Archives: Politics

Thoughtcrime: Are We Guilty?

Posted on August 25, 2014 by This Woman Writes

Think about the term, Judeo-Christian values. We bandy it about, especially we Christians, and the idea is that, because Jews and Christians share a common heritage (the Old Testament, and Abraham as our collective father), we should support one another, without question. … Continue reading →

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Christian Politics — What’s This?

Posted on August 22, 2014 by This Woman Writes

We have two sets of friends that we have always wanted to put together in the same room: Set A is classic U.S.A. Republican party, and they worship George W. Bush. The world ended on the day he left the … Continue reading →

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Hannity, O’Reilly, Beck — Do They Speak for Christians?

Posted on August 4, 2014 by This Woman Writes

Who speaks — or worse — thinks, for Christians these days? One wonders how much of a stretch it is to say Fox News. Let’s take an issue that is going on now, has been going on a long time prior, … Continue reading →

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Are You Tired of Living in Fear?

Posted on July 25, 2014 by This Woman Writes

Fear is one of Satan’s best weapons, because it’s relatively inexpensive. For a minimal outlay, Satan — who generally works through the assorted people on this planet who love him, worship him, or have sold themselves to him for whatever … Continue reading →

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The Problem with U.S. History

Posted on January 23, 2014 by This Woman Writes

In 20 years of homeschooling, we never did find the ultimate resource for teaching U.S. History. We knew we didn’t want textbooks similar to what we had endured in our own public school childhoods: the end result of carrying around … Continue reading →

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Are We Truly Free?

Posted on January 22, 2014 by This Woman Writes

We were enjoying a crackling, merry driftwood fire on the beach when a woman, with a purposeful mien and a set to her jaw, strode up and announced, “I’m sure that you don’t mean to break the law, but it’s … Continue reading →

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Chickens, Dish Washing, and Keynesian Economics

Posted on May 10, 2013 by This Woman Writes

You know, you wouldn’t think that Sicilian Buttercup chickens would have much to do with the U.S. economy, healthcare — yours or society’s — or even whether to wash your dishes by hand or use a dishwasher, but they really … Continue reading →

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I’m a Believer — So Are You

Posted on December 19, 2012 by This Woman Writes

We disagree with one another a lot these days, but I think I’ve found three sentences we can all say, “Yes, that’s true,” to: 1) We are all born. 2) We all die. 3) In between, we operate each of … Continue reading →

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Mr. Smith Stays out of Washington

Posted on November 15, 2012 by This Woman Writes

Tired-of-Being-Youngest is attending culinary school, which I assure you is just as delicious as it sounds. I can’t wait until spring quarter, when she studies Baking and Pastries, and am sure that I will work off all of her homework … Continue reading →

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Let Freedom Ring — Start with School Lunch

Posted on October 24, 2012 by This Woman Writes

Well, so the election is coming up, or sort of happening, the excitement of an actual election day long watered down by a two or three or four-week voting “process.” Somehow, it’s just not the same thing, sitting down at … Continue reading →

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