by James Ross Kelly

The Church Will Not Sacrifice Anyone for the Economy’s Sake | RELEVANT Magazine


IIt’s an undignified position for any person but the Church, in particular, ought to be above this. Christian teaching has always held that life is sacred and worth defending at any cost. Jesus told of a shepherd who left 99 sheep behind to go rescue the one lost lamb (Matthew 18: 12-14). It was not a practical decision, any more than dying on a cross to save the world is practical. But such is the price of the Church’s most radical teaching: that every single life has value, and no human being is expendable.

Source: The Church Will Not Sacrifice Anyone for the Economy’s Sake | RELEVANT Magazine

by James Ross Kelly

The Church Will Not Sacrifice Anyone for the Economy’s Sake | RELEVANT Magazine


In the immediate throes of an emergency, a little flailing is to be expected. It’s human nature. We are, by and large, fearful people prone to bad, selfish decisions when…

Source: The Church Will Not Sacrifice Anyone for the Economy’s Sake | RELEVANT Magazine

by James Ross Kelly

U.S. intelligence reports from January and February warned about a likely pandemic – The Washington Post


Officials reported that China appeared to be downplaying the outbreak and said swift action could be needed to contain the coronavirus.

Source: U.S. intelligence reports from January and February warned about a likely pandemic – The Washington Post

by James Ross Kelly

St Patrick and the Snakes | Henry Karlson


While St Patrick did not literally drive out snakes from Ireland, the legend indicates the concern Patrick had for the people of Ireland.

Source: St Patrick and the Snakes | Henry Karlson

by James Ross Kelly

“Whether one may flee from a Deadly Plague”– Martin Luther


!!!martin luther“I shall ask God mercifully to protect us. Then I shall fumigate, help purify the air, administer medicine and take it. I shall avoid places and persons where my presence is not needed in order not to become contaminated and thus perchance inflict and pollute others and so cause their death as a result of my negligence. If God should wish to take me, he will surely find me and I have done what he has expected of me and so I am not responsible for either my own death or the death of others. If my neighbor needs me however I shall not avoid place or person but will go freely as stated above. See this is such a God-fearing faith because it is neither brash no foolhardy and does not tempt God.”
–Luther’s Works Volume 43 pg 132 the letter “Whether one may flee from a Deadly Plague” written to Rev. Dr. John Hess.

by James Ross Kelly

Fareed’s Take: Coronavirus brings out the worst in Trump


The President has blustered and fibbed his way through life, but the charm has worn off with America’s well-being at risk

Source: Fareed’s Take: Coronavirus brings out the worst in Trump

by James Ross Kelly

Joe Rogan Experience #1439 – Michael Osterholm infectious disease expert. Conservatively estimates almost 500,000 deaths in the next 3 to 12 months.


Michael Osterholm is an internationally recognized expert in infectious disease epidemiology. He is Regents Professor, McKnight Presidential Endowed Chair in Public Health, the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Division of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, a professor in the Technological Leadership Institute, College of Science and Engineering, and an adjunct professor in the Medical School, all at the University of Minnesota. Look for his book “Deadliest Enemy: Our War Against Deadly Germs” for more info. https://amzn.to/2IAzeLehttp://www.cidrap.umn.edu/

by James Ross Kelly

Why Is Jesus A Minor Character In The Religion Named After Him? | Keith Giles


I really just don’t understand it. They call themselves “Christians” but don’t know what Jesus taught. They wear t-shirts with his picture on it, but can’t tell you what the Sermon on the Mount was about. They sing songs about Jesus on Sunday morning with tears in their eyes and then sit down to hear the pastor preach through his series on the life of Abraham, or Moses, or some other Old Testament character.

Source: Why Is Jesus A Minor Character In The Religion Named After Him? | Keith Giles