Jerry Newcombe

Jerry Newcombe

CP Op-Ed Contributor

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  • Why the Catholic HHS Story Won't Go Away

    If the administration (or any administration) gets away with denying the sacred right of conscience to any group, then all Americans should be concerned, regardless of your religious persuasion.

  • Would Jesus Approve of Same-Sex Marriage?

    It was one thing for President Obama to call for the legalization of same-sex marriage. But it was quite another to say that it's Jesus who causes him to embrace this position. Today people sometimes say that Jesus never condemned homosexuality.

  • Chuck Colson, Trophy of God's Grace

    An outstanding man died this last weekend. Chuck Colson (1931-2012) was a great author, speaker, and prison reformer.

  • On Religion and Climate Change

    On Religion and Climate Change

    Earth Day is around the corner, and next week a religious group dedicated to the environment will be meeting in Washington , D.C.

  • On the 100th Anniversary of the Titanic

    Here's a trivia question for you to ask your friends and family. Who christened the Titanic? April 15, 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.

  • Is There Scientific Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ?

    In addition to the massive historical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ, I believe there is scientific evidence for the resurrection

  • Obamacare – Health Care Overhaul or Government Overreach?

    It is said that the high court has not heard as many oral arguments on any one case since the 1950s in the landmark Brown vs. Board of Education.

  • Pastors and the IRS Bogeyman

    Some fear that to preach on the moral issues of the day, like abortion or marriage, might be construed as "preaching on politics." But they are moral issues addressed in the Bible. But I recognize that elements of our culture may have turned them into political ones.

  • Where Have All the Bold Pastors Gone?

    During this election season, the issue of religion has come up on many occasions. But for the most part, we haven't heard from many pastors

  • Do Our Schools Have a Prayer?

    Well, it's happened again. Another school shooting. Lives shattered forever by a lone gunman who allegedly took his vengeance into his own hands.