The term “clump of cells” has probably permanently disappeared from our national debate over abortion. It will be up to the prosecutors and Planned Parenthood’s lawyers to argue over whether the money they admit to taking in exchange for organs is solely a reimbursement for “simply costs” as Planned Parenthood has publicly claimed or if these funds…
James Kerian: Not Opposing Planned Parenthood? I Don't Want To Hear About Your Cause
“I believe Roe v. Wade should be repealed. I believe federal law should declare that life begins at conception. And I believe states should regulate the enforcement of this law, as they do other laws against violence.” – Dr Ron Paul The photo above of a preborn child was taken, according to Web MD, when…
James Kerian: It Is Too Early For The Polls (Or The Trump Bump) To Matter At All
In previous columns I have mentioned the unfortunate tendency of many Americans to treat politics like a spectator sport. A perfect example of this type of confusion is all of the fascination (or hyperventilation) about the Trump bump, Donald Trump’s recent ascendency in the polls. I’m not just talking about the fact that Trump is more…
James Kerian: Enough With The Censoring Of Religious Motivations In Politics
“I have accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Savior, and I endeavor every day to follow Him in all I do and in every position I advocate.” – Dr Ron Paul “In my moments of prayer I’m reminded that faith and values play an enormous role in motivating us to solve some of our most…
James Kerian: The Supreme Court Did Not Make You Free To Marry Whoever You Want
If you went by the reactions of those who approved of the Supreme Court’s ruling last Friday you could be led to the conclusion that some great liberation has occurred. You could have heard that #lovewins or that now everyone is “free to marry the person they love.” If, however, you read the decisions or…
James Kerian: Obamacare Is Already Broken
A ruling is expected soon from the US Supreme Court on whether or not the Obama administration can ignore the wording of the so-called Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) and just pretend that the law says what they now assure us they always meant it to say. The wording of the law clearly states that subsidies may only…
James Kerian: It Takes More Than Mutual Consent To Make A Marriage
Last week I wrote that because of the state’s responsibility to acknowledge property ownership, and because of the impact that marriage has on property ownership, the state must retain the ability to recognize marriage where it exists. To remove that ability from the government is not to make the government neutral on the position of marriage. It…
James Kerian: The State Belongs "In The Marriage Business"
Roughly half of the country is hoping the US Supreme Court will rule later this month that the US Constitution requires that every state government begin issuing marriage licenses to any two people (regardless of gender) who are of sufficient age, not too closely related and not already married to someone else. Despite all the talking points you may have heard about…
James Kerian: Despite Setback Pro Life Laws Have Fared Well In Court
“I believe Roe v. Wade should be repealed. I believe federal law should declare that life begins at conception. And I believe states should regulate the enforcement of this law, as they do other laws against violence.” – Dr Ron Paul When the North Dakota legislature passed (with bi-partisan support) four pro life bills during the 2013 session the…
James Kerian: Memorial Day Shows Limits Of Individualism
There’s an old saying that “there are no atheists in foxholes.” There is something about the gripping terror of modern warfare that tends (though I’m sure there are exceptions) to make certain fundamental aspects of our relationship to our Creator abundantly clear. We can get ourselves all tied up in knots and doubts when things…