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Fascism: ‘One Ring to rule them all’

What is fascism? Here are some definitions: An authoritarian and nationalistic right-wing system of government and social organization. Extremely authoritarian, intolerant or oppressive ideas or behavior, very intolerant or domineering views or practices in a particular area. The world today is leaning to this right-wing form of government. In this country the Supreme Court, the Congress and the Presidency appear to be controlled by corporate and wealthy interests using the above definitions for their own interests at the rest of the country’s disadvantage. The world today ...

Christian principles built America

In response to the opinion piece claiming “Christian nationalism is not Christian,” I offer both a fact-based and faith-based perspective. God gave humanity the Ten Commandments — not to restrict us, but to guide us toward living rightly and peacefully. Those same principles shaped America’s founders and the laws that still protect our freedom today. Even among founders who were not devout believers, there was agreement that liberty depends on virtue. John Adams wrote, “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people.” The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 ...

It’s time to see the real bogeymen

It’s incredible how some people agonize over falling behind financially then sabotage their own economic interests by electing Republicans. You know who you are. The GOP distracts you from the damage of its pro-business agenda on your standard of living with bogus issues that smother rational thought. They purposely enrage and frighten because they know nothing motivates voters like fear and anger. If you doubt it look what happened Nov. 4. They convince you bogeymen like trans people and gays threaten your children and America and only they can save everyone from these fiends. ...

Charlie Kirk will live on for his work

Sept. 10, 2025, is a day that will live in infamy. I believe the assassination of Charlie Kirk was not an act of political violence or part of the Radical Left’s agenda, it was the “Evil One” that murdered Kirk. He was murdered because he was spreading the words of Jesus Christ across America. Charlie’s wife, Erika, explained that his focus was “rebuilding” the family concept as well as motivating the college age individuals and families to attend a place of worship each Sunday. The following quote by Jesus Christ that really clarifies the world we live in today and ...

UPMC must do more to protect workers

I have never worked in health care, but I have deep respect for those who do. Many of my friends and family members serve others through health care, law enforcement and fire service. The recent tragedies, including the York hospital shooting and the assault in Altoona, have shed light on a troubling issue: the lack of adequate protection for those who dedicate their lives to saving others. The response from UPMC has been disappointing. No corporation should allow executives to earn tens of millions of dollars while failing to reinvest in the safety and security of its ...

Christian nationalism is not Christian

For some, Christian Nationalism simply means loving your country and using Christian beliefs to guide voting decisions. But there is a form of Christian Nationalism gaining traction in our country that is not really Christian at all. And this ideology is being stressed in some of our churches and in the political sphere. Christian Nationalism is based on several fallacies: 1. Our founding fathers intended our nation to be a Christian nation. In fact, our founding fathers believed in the separation of church and state and religious freedom for all. Under the constitution, all ...