2011 - Page 2 of 9 - Paul Stanley

Dr. Richard Land’s Open Letter to Newt Gingrich

During my time in the Tennessee General Assembly I had the pleasure of sharing the stage once with Dr. Richard Land, who is the director of The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. In addition, Dr. Land is also the Executive Editor of The Christian Post where I serve as the Politics Section Editor. I recently sat down with Dr. Land for coffee and we discussed a number of political issues, primarily centered around the Republican presidential race. Dr. Land told me he was going to write an open letter to former Speaker Newt Gingrich and below I have included a link to the article. Not only is Dr. Land's advice to Speaker Gingrich timely, but it is exactly what he needs to do in order to show evangelical voters - namely women - that he is indeed sorry for any personal failures that have hurt others in his life. Having a great deal of personal experience in this area, I can truly say that most people - especially those who embrace and understand God's word - will forgive and simply want to see true repentance from those who have fallen short in the public arena. However, the repentance must be [...]

By Paul Stanley|2011-12-01T06:42:56-06:00December 1st, 2011|My Blog Post|3 Comments

The Fall to Forgiveness: A Once-Tainted White House Aide Restored by Christ

In 2008, Tim Goeglein was at the pinnacle of success for a then 44-year-old politico. A journalism major who used his communications skills to fine tune the messages of Members of Congress and eventually the President of the United States, he had indeed arrived until he began committing one of the biggest sins in public life – secretly using the work of other writers without attribution. It is called plagiarism and in the world journalism and politics, it seems an unpardonable sin. The fall was swift and painful. That’s because Goeglein not only was in the White House inner circle, he was the face of President George W. Bush when it came to dealing with evangelical leaders nationally. The event attracted the sharpest of criticism from gleeful enemies and the White House could not defend itself. Nine out of ten who fail in this way never recover, either in public life or in personal relationships. Yet Goeglein is now vice president of external affairs for Focus on the Family, just celebrated his 20th wedding anniversary, and enjoys the trust of most of his former colleagues, include the former president. In his new book, "The Man in the Middle: An Inside [...]

By Paul Stanley|2011-11-22T17:03:12-06:00November 22nd, 2011|My Blog Post|Comments Off

Rick Santorum’s Moving Confession

Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum sat alongside five of his fellow Republican presidential candidates at the Thanksgiving Family Forum in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday and went into unchartered territory when he expressed the painful regret of not seeing fully embracing his youngest daughters disability. It was a story of forgiveness and grace that exposed the human side of candidates who too often need to be seen as “perfect” in the eyes of voters – but none are. Santorum, known for his staunch pro-life and pro-family positions has been struggling to grab the attention of GOP voters outside of his base of evangelical circles. First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1990 at 32 years of age, Santorum quickly carved a niche as a fiscal and social conservative. In 1994, he ran for the U.S. Senate and was given virtually no chance of winning, however, he prevailed by taking advantage to the conservative groundswell – thanks in large part to the Speaker Newt Gingrich’s Contract With America. As a member of the U.S. Senate, he was the prime sponsor behind the partial-birth abortion bill, was a strong advocate for traditional marriage and led the fight to keep Terri [...]

By Paul Stanley|2011-11-21T16:24:27-06:00November 21st, 2011|My Blog Post|Comments Off

In a Shaky GOP Field, What Are Value Voters Looking For?

In the hit movie “Field of Dreams,” farmer Ray Kinsella (played by Kevin Costner) sees his dad come back as a young baseball player on the baseball field he has built in a cornfield. Kinsella’s dad John asks, “Is this heaven?” “It’s Iowa,” replies Ray. “Iowa? I could have sworn this is heaven. Is there a heaven?” John answers. “Oh yeah,” says Ray, “It’s the place where dreams come true.” For most if not all GOP presidential candidates, Iowa is still the place where dreams can come true. But between now and January when Iowans caucus, lots of Iowa voters want to know what the GOP candidates really do think of heaven and about the God who promises an eternal life for everyone who believes in Him. Iowans who consider a candidates faith and character an important factor in deciding who to vote for will be given an opportunity to learn more about the GOP field’s views at the Thanksgiving Family Forum in Des Moines this coming Saturday. To read the rest of the article, click here: http://www.christianpost.com/news/in-a-shaky-gop-field-what-are-value-voters-looking-for-61941/

By Paul Stanley|2011-11-16T08:32:27-06:00November 16th, 2011|My Blog Post|Comments Off

Interview: ‘October Baby’ Co-Writer Jon Erwin, Actress Rachel Hendrix

This is an article I wrote after attending the "soft" premiere and after party of a new movie called October Baby. I highly recommend this movie and encourage you see it at a theatre near you so that the Hollywood studios will give serious consideration to picking it up for national distribution. I can assure you that you'll be blessed by seeing this film. By Paul Stanley | Christian Post Reporter BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Jon and Andy Erwin knew they wanted to be filmmakers from an early age. The sons of a television and radio broadcaster, the brothers spent their youth hanging on their dad’s coattails as he worked in the radio and television studios. With the release of their first full-length film, “October Baby” on Oct. 28, the Erwin brothers showcase their ability to capture raw emotions that make viewers think twice about a divisive social issue. Although “October Baby” is mostly known as a pro-life film, viewers have walked out of theaters saying the movie is so much more than simply about abortion. Protagonist Hannah, played by Alabama native Rachel Hendrix, is an aspiring actress who undergoes a series of medical tests after collapsing following a play in which she has the leading role. While discussing the test [...]

By Paul Stanley|2011-11-13T21:48:42-06:00November 13th, 2011|My Blog Post|Comments Off