Tom Gilbreath Essays - Church, Culture, Cosmos


	Review of Fireproof		A review of the film by the producers of Facing the Giants.

	The World is Bigger Than You Think - Part 1		In terms of communication and distance — potential human connectedness — the world continues to shrink. It's also shrinking in terms of our view of its importance. But the reality of its significance is bigger than you think.

	The World is Bigger Than You Think - Part 2		When materialists win the contest of world views, despair and hopelessness envelope the land, leading to behavior both sad and bizarre.

	The World is Bigger Than You Think - Part 3		Hope through meaninglessness.

	The Really Utopian Utopia		In the first part of the twentieth century, a series of novels were written — utopian novels — expressing the optimism of the age. Today, those dreams look like the bombed out cities of Europe following World War II.

	Culture War . . . and Peace		The escalating war on Christianity, and the election of Barack Obama.

	"Sale of College Property"		Exchanging things precious and eternal for the fleeting and profane.

	Why Christians (and Everyone Else) Should Vote for John McCain		With less than a week before election day, it's time to take a stand.

	Voting for the Man		The mantra of independents used to be, "I vote for the man, not the party." Not any more.

	Ground Rush		1) (n) In skydiving, the illusion that the ground is abruptly rushing up to meet you. 2) (n) What it feels like to be an American, October 10, 2008.

	Economics and Fundamentals (Update )		When Senator McCain says the fundamentals of our economy are sound and Senator Obama says they're not, it's more than a question of semantics. It goes to the fundamental differences between the two men and the parties they represent. (UPDATED 9-24-2008)

	Pigs in a Poke		Obama barks the orders, and CNN hops to.

	A Cold Wind in August		Notes on the Presidential Campaign.

	War Games		Roy Rogers and Luke Skywalker — violence and the hero-instinct.[REPEAT from Faith]

	Talking Down		Jesse Jackson, in a publicly recorded private conversation, accused Barack Obama of talking down to "black folks." Could he be right?

	Laodicea		Jeremiah Wright takes a fall . . . with a thousand other Christian ministers following close on his heels. [repeat from faith]

	Forgotten Corner of YouTube		Carl Sagan's followers are greater in number and fervency than ever before. Many treat his words like holy writ and see him as the hope of the world. But there is a better Hope. [REPEAT from Cosmos and Faith]

	You Are What Your Government Says		This week, Senator Obama said, "We can't drive our SUVs and eat as much as we want." What does the most liberal member of the Senate have in mind this time?

	What to Call an Obama Critic		Ever since the O. J. trial, we've been hearing about "the race card." Many predicted it would be used in this year's presidential campaign. It turns out they were right.

	A Sense of Proportion		Are true believers dangerous? It all depends on what they believe. [REPEAT from Faith]

	Gotcha Games		Senator Obama's sociology lesson on xenophobia, guns, and God teach us more about the teacher than he might ever wish us to know.

	Waging Peace		John McCain called the "threat of radical Islamic terrorism . . . the transcendent challenge of our time." It's a challenge almost too big to think about. How can it be met?

	Politics ... Religion... and Race		Democrats have gone from "can't lose" to "can't win" in about a week. In the Spring of 2008, politics, religion, and race have merged into one, white-hot American debate. Here's my assessment of the Democrats' dilemma, along with some personal reflections.

	As Audacious as Hope		A critical examination of "A More Perfect Union," Barack Obama's speech on race and his pastor.

	Respect		A video on the rage that rises from disrespect...and truth as the basis of all constructive communication. Video - 3 mins.

	Barack Obama and Liberation Theology		His church and pastor embrace a Marxist theology. Is that important? Has it influenced him? He claims to be "a devout Christian." Don't devoted Christians go to church in part to be influenced?

	Barack Obama and Heaven		"Barack Obama." Tired of seeing that name? Don't be. Much remains unknown about the man from Chicago, and it's of prime importance that we learn it.

	American Messiah II		Religious fervor among the Obama faithful can be a bit chilling. But the scariest thing about extreme human adoration is when the adored begins to think he deserves it.

	A Sense of the Sacred		Were you offended when Jane Fonda used a certain word on broadcast television? If so, why? Does it really matter? It matters deeply. A sense of the sacred helps us understand what is best and most important in human existence.

	McCain		In presidential politics, a split party means a landslide for the other side. So where does the Republican Party go from here?

	Barack and Hillary and Hope		When Senator Clinton warned her fellow Democrats about raising "false hopes" among the electorate, she wasn't just attacking Barack Obama. She was attacking the American people and American ideals.

	An Open Letter to Senator Barack Obama		I would agree with the TV pundits getting goosebumps over the Senator's Iowa acceptance speech . . . if he had just been elected "American-Messiah."

	Hollywood's Curse Word		If Hollywood and other members of “enlightened society” think so highly of sex, why do they constantly use their favorite word as a curse?

	Batting A Thousand		In the war on terror, losing once could mean losing everything. It’s tough to sit where the buck stops.

	Iraq: A Case For Not Losing		There may be no easy prescription for victory, but before America runs away it needs to consider what losing would mean.

	Lost		When the guideposts are ripped away, civilization dies and chaos wins.

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