Michael Brown

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  Jul 28, 2021

  Thoughts on patriotism and the Olympics

  It becomes more difficult, though, when we’re aware that some of our athletes despise what our flag stands for. Or if we’re wondering what they’ll do if they medal and get to the platform. Should we be proud of their stunning athletic accomplishment or should we cringe?

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  Jul 27, 2021

  What’s so bad about encouraging female modesty?

  And doesn’t this youth pastor himself still have his own set of rules? (“No buns, bananas, or breasts need to be seen.”) Put another way, what’s the difference between his asking, “Why is a little cleavage sinful?” and someone else asking, “Why is a lot of cleavage sinful?” After all, why do men have to be so obsessed with women’s breasts?

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  Jul 26, 2021

  The incredible incoherence of Ben & Jerry’s capitulation to the BDS movement

  In other words, BDS will exist until Israel is no more, since the demands of the movement, if fully implemented, would result in the end of the Jewish state.

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  Jul 22, 2021

  Yes, Twitter actually blocked me for this

  I had violated Twitter guidelines, because of which I was blocked from using my account. The two options were to remove the offending tweet or to appeal. I chose to appeal.

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  Jul 21, 2021

  The ongoing intersection of the Gospel with culture

  Still, almost 8 out of 10 respondents said that pastors and Christian leaders should not just “preach the gospel.” They should also comment on relevant social and political issues.

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  Jul 17, 2021

  A significant apology from the UK

  As the ominous tide of cancel culture continues to rise in North America, Europe, and other parts of the world (such as Australia), it is all the more important to point to significant victories on behalf of freedom of speech.

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  Jul 15, 2021

  Radical transgender activism is proof positive that we have lost our corporate minds

  The truth is that the spa should be ashamed for defending the man. Those members of the public who also supported his “rights” should be ashamed. And the Times should be ashamed.

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  Jul 14, 2021

  My response to the gay choir singing ‘we’re coming for your children’

  A recent video produced by the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus that proclaims, “we’re coming for your children” has produced outrage and anger. But should it be taken seriously, or is it just an example of some playful (but terribly misguided) fun?

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  Jul 13, 2021

  Americans have good reason not to trust the media

  What this should mean to all of us who, in any way, report on the news is simple: we need to do our best to be as accurate and unbiased as we can be, making clear where the news stops and our opinions begin. And we need to encourage pushback and scrutiny and dialogue and debate. Otherwise, we do everyone a disservice.

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  Jul 10, 2021

  America, if you want to know what’s coming next, look to Canada and be forewarned

  In some respects, Canada has been a step ahead of America in terms of moral and cultural decline. That means that what happens in Canada today—and I mean what happens in the most negative sense—could well be coming to America tomorrow.