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No End of Debate
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughThe ongoing presidential debates, numbering fifteen by mid-November 2007, have attracted a mere one percent of the U.S. population, with no more than 3.14 million viewers per event. Despite the frequency of these debates, occurring roughly every two weeks since mid-April, the average American seems overwhelmed or turned off by the nitpicking and partisanship, potentially leading to voter apathy. The constant barrage of debates, filled with analyses of candidates' performances and personal attacks, appears to have a negative effect, polarizing and entrenching the small portion of the electorate that is listening. Rather than educating the public on important issues and workable solutions, excessive debate drives people to extremes and makes them inflexible in their views. The spirit and intent of most debates brand them as destructive and divisive, hardening the divide between factions in the nation and weakening the country at a critical time.
Debate
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Bible takes a very dim view of argument, debate, discord, and strife. In all matters of contention, we must strive to put ourselves above the fray.
Fruit of the Flesh - On Conflict
Sermonette by Bill OnisickAs God's chosen saints, we must not let our keyboard or mouth defile us. Godly conversation includes stifling the urge to win the argument at all costs.
No Meeting of the Minds
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughPeople in the world are functioning and reasoning on one wavelength and Christians on another, and the two are diametrically opposed.
Differences of Opinion
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsSatan champions self-opinion and mob behavior. God's church has never been immune to division because each member has only part of the truth.
The Elephant in the Room
Sermonette by Bill OnisickOne of the practices of a tare is passive-aggressive behavior, characterized by a hypocritical display of diplomacy while concealing hatred.
Reviler
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamAs culture degenerates, the sin of reviling has become more pervasive, as impatient narcissists lash out at others, using foul and abusive language.
Fault Lines
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaityThe blame game has escalated from everywhere, including the political left and right, not unlike tectonic plates colliding, causing a major earthquake.
Titus (Part Seven): Maintaining Good Works
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughEven though we are not justified by good works, good works are the honing process with which God perfects us in the life-long process of sanctification.
Watershed Moment
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughThe tragic murder of Charlie Kirk feels like a watershed moment. our society has reached a cultural turning point where civil discourse has collapsed.
To Vote or Not to Vote
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaityGod has power over all governments. Because all power ultimately derives from God, we should not presume to take the authority to raise up leaders.