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American Education: A System Destroyed

'WorldWatch' by Joseph B. Baity

Once envied, the U.S. educational system is in a deplorable state. Federal meddling and rampant liberalism have cratered the institution nationwide.


Another Supreme Court Nomination

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The upcoming Supreme Court appointment could possibly tilt the court in favor of conservatives for the first time in decades.


Abortion Legislation

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Recently, nine states have passed legislation to restrict abortion. An equal number of states have removed all rights of the fetus, even up to birth.


Socialism is Mob Rule (Part Two)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Many religious people realize that liberals threaten adherence to the moral principles taught in God's Word, and that Satan is the poster child of liberalism.


Shifting American Values

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

American cultural and political standards, no longer fixed in Scripture, also have only a tenuous hold on the principles in the founding documents.


Divided We Fall

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The social indicators are not improving as a whole, and as each year goes by, behaviors that were once thought beyond the pale are accepted into the mainstream.


Liberalism and Education (Part One)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

While liberalism claims to champion civil liberties and individual liberties, liberal governments rob us of liberty and saddle us with useless regulations.


Biden's 'Battle for the Soul of the Nation' Speech

'WorldWatch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

President Joseph Biden's condemnatory rhetoric matched the strange, blood-red lighting of the background, evoking the typical depictions of hell.


A Chance to Right the Abortion Curse

'WorldWatch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The leaked draft opinion on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization sparked widespread protests. Roe v. Wade is both morally and legally flawed.


Why Liberals Love Illegals (Part One)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Progressives copied from Marx, Lenin, and the Ottoman Empire, utilizing a divide-and-conquer scheme of patronizing a minority to topple the majority.


What Is a Liberal?

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

While the term 'liberal' used to stand for generosity, the Democrat party has hijacked the term, applying it to murder (abortion) and sexual immorality.


Persecution, Israelitish Style

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The most hideous persecution against Christianity takes place in the United States courts and universities, where evolution and sexual immorality are protected.


The Remaking of America

Commentary by Mark Schindler

A new wave of billionaires, having rejected the conservative values of their elders, embrace multiculturalism, homosexuality, climate change and collectivism.


The Real Science-Deniers

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The media portrays conservatives as 'science deniers,' yet proclaims that gender is not a matter of observable, testable biology. Who is denying science?


Mightier Than the Sword (Part Nine)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Rousseau's and Robespierre's philosophies encouraged abortion, the destruction of the family, and the ascendancy of the state.


Political Correctness in Spades (Part Five)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Political correctness is a kind of programmed conditioning by progressives to convince people to override their common sense and clear evidence.


Liberal Lunacy (Part One)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Progressive humanists are neither satisfied with God's standards nor common sense, but strive to replace them with something they deem to be 'better.'


Liberal Haters of God

CGG Weekly by Charles Whitaker

To secularists, faith in the unseen God is incomprehensible and irrational. They view it as divisive to the coherence of society, as well as destructive.


The Fruit of Existentialism

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Progressives, oozing with pride, have brainwashed young people into embracing evil, godless propaganda, embracing immorality and ethical relativism.


A Truly Threatening Time

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Progressive judicial powers have succeeded in taking away the civil rights of Christians, who can no longer practice their beliefs in the public square.


Political Correctness in Spades (Part Two)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Political correctness is a savage war on truth in which a gullible public is persuaded to dismiss evidence people witness with their own eyes.


Religious Liberty at Risk

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The First Amendment protects religion from government interference. However, some liberal politicians are exploiting the coronavirus crisis to erode this right.


How Was it Accomplished So Easily? (Part Four)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Satan's few lying words motivated Adam and Eve to sin, acts which have affected us all. We must guard ourselves from the propaganda of the mainstream media.


Is the Tide Turning?

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

There are indicators that momentum is gaining against abortion. Recently, even the Washington Post admitted as much in its coverage of the annual March for Life.


The Final Straw

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The environmentalist warriors do not really want to save the planet so much as they want to promote group-think and global control.


'Christianity Today' and Trump

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Donald Trump is not a paragon of virtue but is a change from the doctrines entrenched in Washington. Personal morality is not enough to remove anyone from office.


Has America Gone Crazy? (Part Two)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The word 'crazy' comes from the image of an object full of cracks. It implies that a crazy person is so untrustworthy that he must be handled with caution.


The Absence of Love

CGG Weekly

Paul fought against discord by reminding the brethren that the church is united in Christ, and that He requires His followers to show love to each other.


Liberalism and Legalism

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The conventional wisdom is that conservatism is restrictive while liberalism is liberating, but consider that a more liberal America is becoming less free.


The Abuse of Freedom

Commentary by Joseph B. Baity

Change agents in the United States are engaging in a deliberate assault on free speech, which the Founding Fathers protected through the Bill of Rights.


The Answer is in the Bucket (Part Six)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh

Americans once held high ethical standards. However, America has egenerated into a cultural cesspool, now providing a poor example for the rest of the world.


Political Correctness in Spades (Part Three)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Leftist change agents, influenced by Satan, are engaged in one unified agenda, namely the destruction of culture and the destruction of Christianity.


Has America Gone Crazy? (Part One)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

America today resembles pre-revolution France. Like other mass movements, America's civil war drums are beaten by leaders in government, religion, and education.


Socialism's Inherent Contradiction

'WorldWatch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Socialist policies promise to feed the hungry, heal the sick, and provide for the poor, but these good things are not what socialism ultimately delivers.


America's Conscience Seared with a Hot Iron

Commentary by David F. Maas

'Righteous' Lot represents those who become accustomed to the sin around them, progressively searing their consciences, similar to spiritual neuropathy.


New Fractures in the 'Special Relationship'

'WorldWatch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Sparks are flying between President Joseph Biden and Prime Minister Boris Johnson. These cracks in the Special Relationship come at an inopportune time.


Strategies for Escaping Babylon (Part One)

Sermon by David F. Maas

Every form of government fashioned by carnal human beings, including democracies and constitutional republics, are riddled with fatal flaws.


Exposing the Media Industrial Complex

Commentary by David F. Maas

In 'The Liberal Media Industrial Complex', Mark Dice exposes the media moguls' plans to commandeer the narrative of every branch of the media.


Conservatism and Liberalism

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Political and spiritual liberals both subvert standards based on law and the covenant relationship by those believing they have a better way than God's.


The Handwriting is on the Wall (2017): The Fourth Turning

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Steve Bannon embraced The Fourth Turning, a book which explains why many Americans no longer recognize the country they once knew and respected.


Safe Spaces or Dangerous Places? The Assault Upon Our Future (Part One)

'WorldWatch' by Joseph B. Baity

The terms 'safe spaces' and 'trigger warning' have cropped up frequently in the past year or so in the media. Here is what they mean and portend.


Reinterpreting History

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The New York Times asserts that Charles Manson was a precursor to the alt-right movement. Yet there was nothing conservative about Manson.


Marxism in Academia: The Origins of Political Correctness

Commentary by David F. Maas

Herbert Marcuse and Saul Alinsky introduced a more pragmatic form of Marxism into American academia, facilitating self-destruction by creating 'victim groups.'


The Intolerance of Liberals

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Political correctness is an intolerant point of view, demanding that orthodox religious views be condemned, and perverse lifestyles should be preferred.


Presumption of Innocence

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Progressives have attempted to remove a cardinal principle of jurisprudence: The legal doctrine that one is innocent until proven guilty.


The LGBTQ Cultural Revolution (Part One)

Commentary by Martin G. Collins

The WHO labels transgenderism as a mental disorder, as has Dr. Paul McHugh, who studied the psychological profiles of those undergoing sex reassignment.


Hollywood Propaganda: The Insidious LGBT Agenda (Part Three)

Commentary by David F. Maas

The Disney company was an American cultural icon which formerly was synonymous with wholesomeness and family values. Now it advances perversion and immorality.


Censorship and Political Correctness

Commentary by Martin G. Collins

The algorithm in Microsoft's new AI-based software enables it to find 'offensive' and 'insensitive' usages and suggest post-modern replacements.


An Atheist Minister?

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The United Church of Canada accepts the credentials of Greta Vosper, a self-professed atheist and non-believer of the Bible, confirming her position as a minister.


Denying God From the Pulpit

'WorldWatch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

A United Church of Canada minister openly proclaimed her atheism recently — and retained her pulpit.


How Far Have We Really Come?

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

We like to think of ourselves living in the most advanced civilization that has ever graced this fair planet. But we should define 'advanced.'


Intensity is Increasing: Are You Listening?

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

It is far more important for God's called-out ones to be ready than to know the time of Christ's return, an event to which even He is not privy.


The Climate-Change Hoax

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The really 'inconvenient truth' is that many opportunist scientists deliberately created a hoax, cooking the books on temperature reports for a false narrative.


The Zeitgeist of Suicide (Part Four): A Soup Tureen of Trouble

'Prophecy Watch' by Charles Whitaker

With populations around the world in decline, how will governments and businesses maintain the present standard of living?


Handwriting on the Wall: Forgetfulness

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

America once had national greatness, but because of the ignorance of youth, forgetting the lessons from history, they will soon pay for their forgetfulness.


Today's Brand of Tolerance

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

'Tolerance,' as used by progressives, does not reflect real tolerance at all, but instead an adamant hatred of anything associated with God and His words.


What's in the Bucket? (Part Five)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Gullible people habitually accept Satanic concepts, proffered by progressive liberal forces without scientific proof, such as that people can change genders.


No Meeting of the Minds

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

People in the world are functioning and reasoning on one wavelength and Christians on another, and the two are diametrically opposed.


The Myth of Fairness

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The term 'fairness' when used by progressives means guaranteeing equal outcome by taking from the productive and giving to the unproductive.


Where Is Cancel Culture Headed?

'WorldWatch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The political and cultural Left has allied with giant tech corporations to sideline people and institutions who do not espouse the 'right' ideas and beliefs.


Gender Madness

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Some leftists have created 112 genders. This bizarre gender madness is a symptom of what was formerly known as craziness — simply being out of one's mind.


The Politicization of Motherhood (Part Two)

'WorldWatch' by Mike Ford

The politically charged rhetoric of leading feminists demonizes traditional marriage and motherhood, painting stay-at-home moms as domestic slaves.


Is America a Christian Nation? (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The founding of the United States and the other nations of modern Israel was not random or accidental, but purposely orchestrated by our Creator.


The Nones, Atheism, and Immorality

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The 'Nones' have risen to prominence in society, ideologically committed to abortion, radical feminism, homosexuality, strict gun control, and socialism.


Climategate

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The e-mails of Climategate have exposed the sham and hypocrisy of leftist pseudo-scientists who have fudged the data, clearly lusting after government grants.


How Did We Get This Way?

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Secularism, founded on the philosophical underpinnings of Rousseau, is, in effect, the official state religion for the majority of our nation.


Politics and Christ's Return

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Because we are set apart by God, we are not to become involved in the world's political, judicial, or military systems. Our term in office has yet to begin.


Hijacking Peace

Sermonette by Joseph B. Baity

The world has no idea where peace comes from because they have long ago rejected the Prince of Peace and His prescription for tranquility.


Human Nature: Good or Evil?

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Progressives tend to believe that human nature is perfectible and evolving. Conservatives tend to believe that human nature is evil and must be controlled.


Unleavened Bread and the Holy Spirit (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

God's command to eat unleavened bread teaches that He rescued His people from the bondage of sin, something they had no power to accomplish of themselves.


Hollywood Propaganda: The Insidious LGBT Agenda (Part Four)

Commentary by David F. Maas

Today, however, every kind of sexual perversion imaginable filters into our living-rooms through Hollywood productions, promoting evil and castigating good.


Overlooking Evil

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

America has descended into the cesspool of immorality in its entertainment as well as in its highest political circles, surpassing the surrounding nations.


Do Americans Value Liberty?

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Younger Americans have been spoiled by the sacrifices of preceding generations, and many do not realize the responsibilities freedom imposes. Freedom is not free.


Be Prepared

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

God has given us clear records of what has occurred in the pass, enabling us to bind time, profiting from the past and preparing for the future.


Jumping Into the Shallow Pond (Part Two)

'Ready Answer' by Charles Whitaker

Communism presents itself as high-minded in its redistribution of wealth, producing prosperity for all. However, reality belies collectivist theory.


The Good Man and His Grandchildren

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)

Grandparents have an obligation to transmit the best things of the past (morality, ethics, marriage and family values) to the current generation.


Animal Idolatry

'Prophecy Watch' by Mike Ford

Have the animal rights groups gone too far? This movement borders on—if not transgresses—the line between concern and idolatry.


God Expects a Return on His Investment (Part Four)

Sermon by David F. Maas

Satan's malicious forked tongue has become a symbol of lies and falsehood, blending good and evil, truth and mendacity, into poisonous mixtures.


A Crisis of Ignorance

'WorldWatch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

In our society, learned knowledge — including knowledge of God — is declining, and that spells certain trouble both nationally and spiritually.


The Continuing Slide Into Liberalism

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The urban spirit converts people who had conservative values into liberals. The church of God will stick out like a sore thumb in the midst of perversion.


Self-Government

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Submitting to a human government is a work that requires self-government. Paul thoroughly disciplined his body as he followed the example of Jesus Christ.


Eroding Religious Freedom

'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Freedom of religion in America is being slowly eroded rather than removed en masse. However, the Bible encourages us in such times.


When Tolerance Is Intolerable

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

In this modern humanist secular progressive society, tolerance has evolved into intolerance for traditional values, including godly righteousness.


Where Are the Children?

Sermon by Ronny H. Graham

Malachi 4:5-6 predicts a horrible curse if the hearts of the fathers are not turned to the children and the hearts of the children turned to their fathers.


Jihad in Our Streets

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The spirit of jihad has jumped its bounds, eagerly infecting a generation of deluded, mis-educated American youth to take to the streets in a new holy war.


Unmasking Wolves in Sheep's Clothing (Part One)

Commentary by David F. Maas

A number of secular false messiahs—particularly medical experts—have pulled the wool over the eyes of many worldwide in the past several months.


Children Will Be Their Oppressors

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God, in Isaiah 3:12, prophesies the recruitment of children for propaganda purposes, which we see happening regularly by the secular humanists.


The Thinking Mind

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. Collins

In the current toxic culture, we have been warned not to be conformed to the world, but to become transformed into the glorious likeness of Christ.


Your Mouth is About to Get You in Trouble

Commentary by Martin G. Collins

Leftist attorneys have elevated animal rights over human rights, attempting to 'give back' to animals the rights that human beings have 'taken' from them.


Is Redistribution of Wealth Biblical?

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Bible shows that economic disparity is a given. Scripture teaches that we should voluntarily help the poor rather than be coerced by the government.


The Beginning of History

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles Whitaker

Many believe that history is progress—that mankind, along with his nature, governments, and technology, is on an inevitable course of advancement.