Category Archives: Culture

Time to Shine

Posted on July 22, 2013 by jesustrek

Many people agree that our nation is in a noticeable period of moral decline that has been going on for decades and shows no sign of improving. Just when we think we have hit rock bottom, society lowers the bar … Continue reading →

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Hypocrisy

Posted on July 8, 2013 by jesustrek

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is probably the best-known animal rights group in the U.S. PETA tries to make people feel guilty for enjoying an occasional hamburger. This organization urges Americans not to eat turkey on Thanksgiving. Yet … Continue reading →

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Freedom of Religion

Posted on July 5, 2013 by jesustrek

Some people insist that God be kept from the public arena. They assert that there is some sort of “separation of church and state” that must exist in order to protect our society from religion. Their problem is two-fold. First, … Continue reading →

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Jesus on Homosexuality

Posted on June 27, 2013 by jesustrek

Many people wrongly believe that Jesus never spoke against homosexual behavior, and therefore there is nothing wrong with “gay marriage”. Even some Christians have been duped into believing this lie from hell. Let’s dispel this dangerous falsehood. First, speaking positively, … Continue reading →

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Precious Little Lives

Posted on June 26, 2013 by jesustrek

Three teenagers in Western Kentucky have been charged by police in the killing of two kittens. The teens were arrested last week after one of them posted photos on Twitter. It is amazing that anyone would admit to such cruel … Continue reading →

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The Purge

Posted on June 10, 2013 by jesustrek

“The Purge” is a movie currently playing in theaters. It is about a time in the not-too-distant future when the leaders of the United States have proclaimed that one night every year there will be no consequences for anyone who … Continue reading →

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The Story Unfolds

Posted on May 29, 2013 by jesustrek

They did it with Star Wars, so we shouldn’t be surprised that Star Trek followed the same path. I’m talking about making prequels. The original stories were so popular, it was decided that we needed to know what happened before. … Continue reading →

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Right Kind of Influence

Posted on May 15, 2013 by jesustrek

In a survey recently released by Forbes.com, Tim Tebow was named the most influential athlete in the USA. This is refreshing news, especially when we consider the lifestyles of other athletes who influence our culture. Tebow says this regarding the … Continue reading →

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Chemistry Test

Posted on May 13, 2013 by jesustrek

Randy Jackson has just announced that he is leaving American Idol after being a judge on the show for 12 years. He and fellow original judges Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul helped make the show a cultural sensation, but Jackson … Continue reading →

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Voice of Reason

Posted on April 30, 2013 by jesustrek

A lot of people are speaking out on the recent announcement by veteran NBA player Jason Collins that he is a homosexual. Kobe Bryant tweeted his encouragement to Collins, urging him to stand against “the ignorance of others”. Martina Navratilova … Continue reading →

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