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Monday, August 23rd, 2010

To Build or Not to Build

President Obama recently inserted himself into the controversy surrounding the building of the Muslim center near Ground Zero.  He should have followed the Apostle Paul's advice - wisdom trumps legality. 

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Wednesday, June 02nd, 2010

Jerusalem, a Cup that Sends all the Surrounding Peoples Reeling

Was the flotilla bringing aid to the Palestinians in Gaza an act of humanitarinism or a ruse?  Consider the likely outcome. 

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Monday, April 12th, 2010

The Need for Financial Reform

The recent recession proved the need for financial reform.  But the proposed remedies could hamper economic growth.  A few tweaks could prevent a recurrence. 

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Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Returning to Health Care

The US health care system is in complete disrepair.  It is wildly expensive and leaves huge gaps in coverage.  The current health care proposals will only make a bad situation worse.  What’s needed is massive reform. 

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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

The New Haman

As we approach the holiday of Purim, Jewish enemies have not ceased.  A new Haman has arisen in the same place the old was - Persia/Iran.

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Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Is Haiti Cursed of God?

A religious leader suggested the earthquake devestating Haiti was the result of a curse associated with Haiti’s alleged pact with the devil.  This article discusses this recent tragedy as well as other ones and presents a different view of God’s invovlement in tragedies. 

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Monday, January 04th, 2010

Global Warming

We have a mandate from the Scriptures to preserve and better the earth.  Emissions and pollution from industry and transportation are despoiling it, including likely contributing to global warming.  Something needs to be done. 

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Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

The Role of Government

America was built on the concept of limited government.  The 20th century saw significant growth of government while still maintaining America’s freedoms.  The 21st century is likely to see something quite different.

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Tuesday, November 03rd, 2009

What to Do about those Illegal Immigrants

Illegal immigration is a massive problem in the US.  Not addressing it only makes the problem worse.  Is there a way to protect the integrity of the US immigration system while being merciful to the immigrant population?

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Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

How Dangerous is Islam?

Islam contains both violent and peaceful aspects.  If Muslims expect the West to accept the legitimacy of Islam, then their leaders must consistently condemn outbreaks of violence. 

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Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Crass Consumerism

Americans are being told to spend to lift the country out of a recession, but wasn’t it reckless spending that caused the problems in the first place?

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Thursday, October 08th, 2009

Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan & Just War

Is a military strike against Iran supported by Jewish and Christian views of the Scripture and legitimate war?

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Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Which Party Represents God?

Increasingly, religious groups support political candidates and parties.  This compromises their mission.

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Saturday, September 19th, 2009

Polarization In America

Sadly, religious leaders often contribute to a polarized political atmosphere. 

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Saturday, September 12th, 2009

And so it Begins ...

Welcome to the new blog of Rabbi Jamie Cowen! Rabbi of Tikvat Israel Messianic Jewish Congregation.

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