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February 03, 2012

The Super Bowl

The Super Bowl

The largest sporting event in America is also known for something else. I’m John Stonestreet, and this is The Point. The spectacle that is the Super Bowl 46 will air Sunday night from Indianapolis. This annual event takes precedent over projects, yard work, Sunday night services, household budgets, and especially diets. This year’s battle between the Patriots and the Giants…

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February 02, 2012

Against the World

Against the World

When we’re against the world, it’s because we’re for it. I’m John Stonestreet, and this is The Point. Yesterday, I argued that sometimes Christians are required to go against the world. The late Richard John Neuhaus explained this in a marvelous article I’ve linked at the PointRadio.org. He said that because the mission of God is one of love, we…

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February 01, 2012

Hating and Disagreeing

Hating and Disagreeing

He wants to hate Rick Santorum, but he can’t. I’m John Stonestreet, and this is The Point. In a recent column LZ Granderson accused Rick Santorum of “homophobic rhetoric” that is “addictive, poisonous, and a trigger to violence.” But, he can’t hate him, he says, because he hopes for respectful dialogue.

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January 31, 2012

Breaking the Spiral of Silence

Breaking the Spiral of Silence

We might see the problems, but are we doing anything? I’m John Stonestreet, and this is The Point. The last two days, I’ve described some troubling statements from the Obama administration. And I know I risk being called too political, or brainwashed by Republicans and the religious Right who only caring about abortion and gay marriage.

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January 30, 2012

Roe v. Wade and Fulfilling Dreams


I want my daughters to fulfill their dreams, but not like this. I’m John Stonestreet, and this is The Point. Commemorating the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade which legalized abortion, President Obama issued a statement acknowledging personal objections folks may have but concluding that the law must be preserved to protect the health and reproductive freedom of women and…

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