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Religion in Politics
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughTrue Christians should not take religious presidential candidates as a sign of American revival. It is an old ploy, using religion to gain temporal power.
Politics and Idolatry
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughMany are not just 'into' politics—it is their religion. They worship at the altar of government, sacrificing to honor the god of politics, the party.
The American Faith
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughMost do not consider patriotism to be a kind of faith, but it can easily become one. If it does, it becomes idolatry hindering our relationship with God.
Jesus, Paul, and the Christian Right
CGG Weekly by John W. RitenbaughWhat did Jesus and Paul do politically and/or socially to change people's lives in their times? The answer to that question is 'nothing.'
Who Gets Jesus' Vote?
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus' Kingdom is still not of this world today. Therefore, His servants still should not be involved in the political battles of this world either.
Trump, Comey, and Theology
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughComey's efforts to target and control those whom he felt had exceeded their authority (Hillary Clinton; Donald Trump) explains his administrative behavior.
Is the United States a Christian Nation? (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Governments of men are enmity against God. Our allegiance can be only to Jesus Christ, and not to the hopelessly corrupt political systems of the world.
Above the Fray
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughThe New Testament contains no calls to get involved in government to affect change in society. The change must be internal and individual, not a crusade.
Interesting Times
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughAn ancient Chinese curse says, 'May you live in interesting times,' and so we do. Over the past week, we have witnessed at least two important events.
The False Morality of Compassion
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughJust as love can be feigned to get a spouse's money or loyalty can be faked to attain a promotion, so can compassion be put on to gain sympathy, votes, and power.
In the Wake of an Unnatural Disaster (Part One)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The past 70 years has seen a systematic undermining of morality by humanists, and a bizarre redefinition as to what constitutes normal and abnormal.
All Sifted Like Wheat (Part Two)
Sermon by Mark SchindlerGod's people cannot yoke themselves unequally with the philosophy or politics of the world. Invoking God's name is not equivalent to obeying Him.
A Search for a Singular Truth
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)A political party has the trappings of a religion, trying to get adherents to their beliefs and ideas. America is being torn apart by two false religions.
Socialism is Mob Rule (Part One)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Socialism is a denial of law, resulting in the masses to plundering the productive. When agitators convince people of their victimhood, they unleash mob rule.
Liberal Haters of God
CGG Weekly by Charles WhitakerTo secularists, faith in the unseen God is incomprehensible and irrational. They view it as divisive to the coherence of society, as well as destructive.
Is the United States a Christian Nation? (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)A true Christian is sanctified by a specific body of beliefs and how he lives. No mainstream church in America has ever yielded itself to the right doctrines.
Jehu: A Type for Today
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughJehu may have been called to save Israel, but he was impulsive and bloodthirsty. Though he destroyed Baalism, he did not restore true worship of God.