Opinion

Memorial Day Memorial Day is a good time for all Americans to give thanks for our hard-fought freedoms. Dr. Jerry Newcombe shares some poignant stories for this time of remembrance.   Here is Jerry’s vlog.

The Bible and Human Flourishing | For God and Country During trying times like these, with many storms upon us (literally and figuratively), no book provides greater comfort than the Bible. Dr. Jerry Newcombe looks at the link between Bible reading and human flourishing.   Here is Jerry’s vlog.          

Shakespeare and “Death with Dignity” In recent times, we have seen a major push for mercy killing, doctor-assisted suicide, and euthanasia–all in the name of “death with dignity.” Dr. Jerry Newcombe considers how William Shakespeare dealt with the subject in Hamlet, one of the greatest plays in the history of the world. Here is Jerry’s […]

America: A Christian Nation? Did the founders create America as “one nation under God” or did they want Christian expression banned from the public arena? Dr. Jerry Newcombe looks at the founders’ intent in this “For God and Country” commentary. Here is Jerry’s vlog.

Reflections on the Good Samaritan Ethic | For God and Country We have heard so much talk about “Good Samaritans,”—especially with the Daniel Penny case. This was the man who intervened on a New York subway in May 2023. But where does this “Good Samaritan” ideal come from? Here is Jerry’s vlog.