by Allen Ray Johnson | Apr 14, 2023 | Church, Economics, Following Jesus, Responsibility, Uncategorized
By St. Augustine, John Chrysostom, and Basil the Great The Plough is a publication of the Bruderhof, a Christian community of sharing goods. The introduction to some teachings of these three early Christian fathers begins, “In an age when Christianity is comfortably entwined with consumer capitalism, the early Christians’ passion for social and economic justice can come as a shock. From the first days of Christianity, the duty to care for the poor and marginalized was at the center of the gospel. Jesus preached a way of life free of possessions, the first church in Jerusalem abolished private property, and… Read More
by Allen Ray Johnson | Feb 16, 2023 | Apocalypse, Scandal, Uncategorized, War
The United States war machine runs amok over taxpayers, bloats the national deficit, and scams the American public pretending it is defending the nation and the “free” world. President Eisenhower’s farewell speech warned against a rampaging military-industrial complex. His warning is unheeded. The U.S. military-industrial complex is America’s greatest enemy! And because the “Masters of War” need an enemy to terrify Americans through appeals to a faux patriotism, weapon manufacturers and career-puffing generals become masters of propaganda. This is evil. Wicked. Following is an article on the unaccounted billions in spending by the war machine that always fails financial audits.Stop… Read More
by Allen Ray Johnson | Jan 30, 2023 | Economics, Family, Responsibility, Uncategorized
Bret Stephens, a columnist at the New York Times, recently wrote that “a couple with a combined income of $400,000 a year doesn’t necessarily have a lifestyle we’d describe as “rich”: “They’re scrimping to send their kids to college, driving a Camry, if they have a car at all, and wondering why eggs have gotten so expensive.” Ross Douthat, offers one answer: “These people are rich by any measure, and they are spending their money on things only rich people can afford, such as living in the best school districts and in or near amenity-rich megacities….many worry that their offspring… Read More
by Allen Ray Johnson | Jan 11, 2023 | Climate, Following Jesus, Responsibility, Uncategorized
by Allen Johnson (written February 2012) The relationship and responsibility of humanity to the environment is a theme that marches throughout much of The Bible. The very first words testify to God as Creator. “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). The text continues on to describe various stages of creation as “good.” Humanity is also created, and given the responsibility of overseeing creation as God’s image-bearer (Genesis 1:26-27).… Read More
by Allen Ray Johnson | Mar 20, 2022 | Apocalypse, Climate, Hope, Pollution, Uncategorized
by Allen Ray Johnson | Mar 20, 2022 | Atrocities, Scandal, Uncategorized, War
“Thou Shalt Not Steal” (8th Commandment) Swindlers are getting by looting and bilking the government in blatant crime and mostly getting away with it. Insufficient tax enforcement, gaping loopholes, and corrupt looting during Covid measures are bleeding our nation. Ralph Nader sees through the smoke and mirrors to the corruption. Policymakers, regulatory officials, corporations, and the press must become accountable… but they must be pushed by you and me! Read more at the link below. https://scheerpost.com/…/ralph-nader-the-biggest…/…
