The Wilberforce Forum

Political change is blowing in the wind but it is not the change promised by Barack Obama when he ran for the presidency. For sure, Obama has brought political change to the nation, but his transformational policies have meant bigger government, higher taxes, federal subsidies of abortion on demand, and greater governmental control over the lives of American citizens. Hundreds of thousands of citizens across the nation have raised their voices to protest Obama’s policies […]

Recently federal judge Royce Lamberth issued a preliminary injunction barring the federal government from funding scientific research that uses stem cells derived from human embryos. The law suit was brought against the federal government by stem cell researchers who said the Obama executive order allowing federal funding for such research from the National Institutes of Health violates federal law prohibiting funding of the destruction of human embryos through scientific research. Judge Lamberth’s ruling cited the […]

Abortion is a moral and spiritual issue. It is an intense political and social issue. It is also a constitutional and legal issue that has divided the nation, splintered political parties and emotionally devastated millions of people, both men and women. Abortion is also an economic issue. The relationship between the economy and abortion has been studied.  The economic crisis we now face is caused by numerous factors that all relate to flawed governmental policies. […]

This year the nation remembers President Ronald Reagan on the 100th anniversary of his birth in 1911. The Reagan presidency was indeed a unique time in American history when the spirit and confidence of the nation was revived. Reagan’s sunny optimism and belief that America’s best days were ahead along with his steadfast leadership based upon unshakable core values pulled our nation out of the dark spiritual malaise that had engulfed it during the 1970s. […]

The state of the economy continues to be the issue that political commentators and the media proclaim as the number one concern facing Americans in the upcoming election of 2012. Indeed, all of the current Republican candidates for president are emphasizing economic issues as they challenge President Obama’s reelection. The economic situation of our nation is not good. Unemployment is high and the nation is suffering from large numbers of unemployed and larger numbers of […]

When Democratic strategist James Carville told the American public, “It’s the economy stupid!”, he was attempting to frame the upcoming elections in his own terms. Across the political spectrum we hear continuous lamentations about the state of the economy and how voter’s economic concerns will determine the political direction of the nation in the next election. Both the Tea Party on the right and Occupy Wall Street on the left show great discontent and anxiety […]

Christmas 2011 time is here and once again our nation is busy in the hustle and bustle of the Holiday season. Millions of dollars will be spent on gifts for the special people in our lives as it is a wonderful thing to take time and express love to those who are important to us. And, of course, the magic of the Holiday excites children who anxiously await the pretend arrival of Old St. Nick […]