Gardner Calvin Taylor

In the presence of God

Heaven is close to God himself, or herself. That is heaven. Existence in the immediate presence of God.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | March 23, 2010; 04:31 PM ET | Comments (0)

Presidents are children of God, too

The truth is we all are children of God and, therefore, members of a divine family. Presidents are expected to be spiritual leaders as we all are expected to be, being the children of God.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | January 26, 2010; 09:29 PM ET | Comments (3)

Judging the unfinished product

Critics of Christian behavior are judging the unfinished product (Christians).

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | January 13, 2010; 05:35 PM ET | Comments (2)

Abortion is morally defensible

I believe that church leaders have a right to express themselves on moral issues. This does not mean that all religious persons will agree. And those of us who do not agree with Catholic Bishops have a right to express our opinion.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | November 17, 2009; 09:22 PM ET | Comments (4)

Abolition of Nukes Supremely Admirable

One fully expects the usual anti-Obama cabal inevitably to be critical of his efforts for a nuclear-free world, partly, if not wholly, for other reasons.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | September 29, 2009; 09:18 AM ET | Comments (3)

Fear, Suspicion and Change

Some of the anger expressed on the floor of the joint session of the United States Congress indicates an unwillingness to accept the verdict at Appomattox Court House that ended the Confederacy.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | September 14, 2009; 10:03 PM ET | Comments (8)

A Deeper Question

There is a deeper question for America than the carrying of weapons into a religious service. The deeper question involves the extent to which a sense of order and community has been lost in America.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | September 9, 2009; 07:36 PM ET | Comments (2)

Slavery Apology Should Lead to Penance, Restitution

The U.S. Senate resolution apologizing for slavery is a belated half-step. The question, really, is how the nation can repair its very soul.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | June 24, 2009; 11:00 PM ET | Comments (7)

On Wall Street and Main Street

Satan can be seen on Wall Street, operating where greed threatens the nation, and on Main Street where we buy the lie that our whole economy can and will correct itself.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | March 25, 2009; 06:13 PM ET | Comments (1)

Losing Faith in a False Religion

True religious faith has every right to feel relieved that the civil religion we Americans call true religion is diminishing.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | March 19, 2009; 09:14 PM ET | Comments (22)

God is Present!

I agree with President Obama. The whole Judeo-Christian emphasis is upon life.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | March 10, 2009; 12:01 AM ET | Comments (0)

Invocations To God For Us

Invocation to God should occur in public political events in order for prophetic religion to be given opportunity to teach that God judges nations as well as individuals.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | January 13, 2009; 11:54 AM ET | Comments (15)

No Substitute for Worship in a Community of Faith

Presidents, too, can go to hell here and hereafter if they allow their souls to shrivel and decay with hubris and starvation of the spirit. Secular office, no matter its height or esteem, is no substitute for worship in a community of faith.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | November 29, 2008; 11:16 AM ET | Comments (4)

God Be Praised - Barack Obama

God be praised, Barack Obama. Let all see the hand of the God of history at his work in this matter.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | November 11, 2008; 06:45 AM ET | Comments (1)

Association Is Not Guilt

If association with someone establishes guilt or similar condition, doctors who associate with sick people must be sick.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | October 10, 2008; 04:15 AM ET | Comments (7)

Guarantee Fetus Right to a Good Life

Government has a right to attack Roe v. Wade only when it guarantees that the fetus will have a quality education, adequate food and housing, quality healthcare, and a favorable community in which to advance.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | September 26, 2008; 09:01 AM ET | Comments (7)

God Does Not Leave His Plans To Politicians

Is a politician more in God's confidence than His Son Jesus Christ? Away with this silly claim of some politicians direct pipeline to God.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | September 15, 2008; 07:59 AM ET | Comments (2)

Senator Obama and His Religious Affiliation

Mr. Obama had every practical reason to leave Trinity United Church of Christ, but his spiritual reason for leaving remains in doubt.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | June 9, 2008; 11:02 PM ET | Comments (1)

Half-Stepping Religion or a Whole Gospel

My belief is that any religion that focuses solely on the individual is a stunted religion.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | April 24, 2008; 11:58 AM ET | Comments (5)

An Open Plea for Freedom of Worship

A preacher is not called on to be a mirror in which the congregation can identify themselves. He or she is called on to be a kind of clear window through which congregants are called to see the vision of what they ought to be and do individually and collectively

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | March 25, 2008; 10:54 AM ET | Comments (14)

He'd Be a Crucified Demopublican

If the historical Jesus were running for our United States presidency, He would be a Demopublican. I think He would also be assassinated, lynched, or if you prefer, crucified as before.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | March 6, 2008; 06:52 AM ET | Comments (6)

The Sins That Destroy Us

Greed has corrupted our practice of Christian faith with the heresy that God exists to satisfy our lusts and gluttony.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | January 20, 2008; 09:58 PM ET | Comments (14)

Address Americans, Not Christians

There is not one clear word in the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution which refers to the deity in terms of being related to Jesus Christ.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | December 11, 2007; 05:40 AM ET | Comments (6)

No Faith Without a Doubt

Faith and doubt are the two sides of the same religious experience.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | September 4, 2007; 12:54 PM ET | Comments (1)

My Favorite Bible Verse

God so loved (extent) the world (all) that He gave (donated) His only begotten Son (all that He had) that whosoever believeth on Him (no exception) should have everlasting life (endless joy in His presence). I favor this verse because...

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | August 15, 2007; 06:29 AM ET | Comments (10)

My Thought about Heaven and Hell

I believe hell is the total absence of God.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | June 26, 2007; 08:05 PM ET | Comments (12)

Our Moral Imperative in Iraq

We broke it, so we have a moral obligation to help put Iraq together again. In the rebuilding of Iraq we need to take the role of partners rather than masters....

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | June 20, 2007; 07:15 AM ET | Comments (47)

I Believe the New Testament, Not Tenets nor Traditions

Tenets and traditions are not the bedrock upon which my faith rests.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | June 14, 2007; 07:49 AM ET | Comments (37)

Man-Made Or Made For Man?

The original energy and inspiration of religion are not man-made, but are “Givens,” like breathing.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | May 27, 2007; 08:51 AM ET | Comments (12)

I Am Satisfied

I have had a long, good life.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | May 20, 2007; 07:36 AM ET | Comments (2)

All Religions Tempted by Greed, Violence

The desire to win converts, itself understandable and laudable, is easily perverted into the passion to control, often by violent means if deemed necessary.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | April 20, 2007; 07:16 AM ET | Comments (16)

Virginia Tech Massacre And Us

The price we pay for God's love and respect for us in making us free is the kind of senseless tragedy which happened at Virginia Tech. If we had been created with no choice as to our actions, then today's...

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | April 17, 2007; 11:04 AM ET | Comments (0)

On Depriving Christianity of the Resurrection

Claims of such a discovery are patently ridiculous.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | April 4, 2007; 08:44 AM ET | Comments (16)

The Mass Media and Religion

Preachers and politicians have so wantonly exploited religion for personal gain that what ought to be the most precious aspect of life becomes a shame and a stench in society.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | March 29, 2007; 07:29 AM ET | Comments (26)

Covenant-Breakers Imperil Creation

People of faith who break the covenant to safeguard creation forfeit their right to occupy it.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | February 9, 2007; 10:22 AM ET | Comments (13)

My Way of Prayer

I do not like to be denied. What child does?

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | January 31, 2007; 07:11 AM ET | Comments (13)

Sincerity is Key

Expressing one's personal religious faith should not be done just to garner votes.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | January 24, 2007; 09:09 AM ET | Comments (21)

A Life Changed By Truth In Louisiana In 1937

Shaken from center to circumference in my whole being, I felt led to become the Lord’s lawyer

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | January 5, 2007; 05:30 PM ET | Comments (62)

Faith Gives Substance To Unseen Evidence (Hebrews 11:1)

Jesus Christ was in time what God is in eternity, a faithful “transcript” of the Creator and Sustainer of the universe.

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | December 22, 2006; 10:50 AM ET | Comments (29)

In Spirit, But Not In Letter

Authors of the Declaration of Independence came close to spirit of Jesus by not being dogmatic or intolerant in their written word

By Gardner Calvin Taylor | December 18, 2006; 04:10 PM ET | Comments (21)

Our Common Humanity

Pope Benedict...and representatives of other Christian communities, need to seek to understand the motives and history behind the present elements of extremism and violence in some segments of the Islamic population

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