by Richard Nelson | Dec 12, 2024 | Opinion Pieces
The gloom that blanketed Bald Knob the other day was palpable: enough to weigh down the Christmas cheer of the season. The culprit was a fog so thick it could be felt. Light didn’t arrive until mid-morning. Even then it was hard for me to get it into gear that...
by Richard Nelson | Nov 5, 2024 | Opinion Pieces
On the eve of the 2024 election, many mainstream media members could find themselves in shock if former president Donald Trump wins, just as they did in 2016. Voter anger over the direction of the country and tone-deaf Democratic policy priorities could play into a...
by Richard Nelson | Sep 26, 2024 | Opinion Pieces
Kentucky’s largest universities were under a legislative microscope on September 17 at a hearing of the Interim Joint Committee on Education in Frankfort. The hearing came on the heels of actions taken by the University of Kentucky and Northern Kentucky University to...
by Richard Nelson | Sep 23, 2024 | Opinion Pieces
Governor Andy Beshear’s executive order banning conversion therapy within the scope of state agencies stirred controversy across the state. And there’s reason for concern, as Governor Beshear roundly condemned “anyone who changes the sexual...
by Richard Nelson | Sep 10, 2024 | Opinion Pieces
During their convention in Chicago last month, Democrats united around the theme of freedom, and on no issue was freedom more clearly defined in progressive terms than the issue of abortion. The Democrats practiced what they preached. Planned Parenthood set up shop...
by Richard Nelson | Jul 18, 2024 | Opinion Pieces
I’ve given several talks lately on a Christian approach to politics. If you’ve read any of my writings or heard me speak, you know that I view current events and politics through the grid of the Bible, which teaches that there’s a great spiritual...
by Richard Nelson | Jun 25, 2024 | Opinion Pieces
“We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal that they are endowed by their Creator, with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Thus begins America’s founding political document penned...
by Richard Nelson | May 28, 2024 | Opinion Pieces
by Richard Nelson and Cole Cuzick Kentucky’s state legislative races took center stage in Tuesday’s primary, even though the presidential race was on the ballot. That’s because the presidential candidates were decided earlier this year. Turnout...
by Richard Nelson | Mar 28, 2024 | Opinion Pieces
The Kentucky General Assembly has occupied my time and attention in recent months, and as another weary season of legislation and policymaking is coming to a close, my soul is getting ready for Easter. I’m grateful that many good bills engaged by CPC are moving...
by Richard Nelson | Mar 22, 2024 | Opinion Pieces
A bill proposing age verification limits on websites where children can access adult content is currently making its way through the Kentucky legislature. Children are frequently exposed to pornography but not without consequence to their innocence and developing...
by Richard Nelson | Feb 28, 2024 | Opinion Pieces
State Rep. Ken Fleming (R – Louisville) introduced HB 711, which would add rape, incest, and fetal anomaly exceptions to Kentucky’s ban on abortion. Abortion exceptions are favored by a majority of voters according to various polls. But the vocal pro-life base...
by Richard Nelson | Feb 20, 2024 | Opinion Pieces
Pushback against DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs in Kentucky higher education is moving in the legislature with the passage of SB 6 in the state Senate on Tuesday. UK President Eli Capilouto called the bill “deeply concerning ” in a campus...
by Richard Nelson | Feb 6, 2024 | Opinion Pieces
How can Christians committed to living a godly life navigate a culture that embraces sin and assaults their moral sensibilities? How can they guard themselves and show the world that there’s a better way to happiness and fulfillment? How can the church engage the...
by Richard Nelson | Jan 25, 2024 | Opinion Pieces
It’s hard to say goodbye to somebody you love. Such was the case with the Apostle Paul in the last chapter of Romans as he says farewell to beloved brothers and sisters in the faith. Pastor Hershael York preached from Romans 16 last Sunday, and it corresponded...
by Richard Nelson | Dec 22, 2023 | Opinion Pieces
So many of my Christmas memories as a child were pleasant. But Christmas isn’t a joyous time for everyone. I recall a story that my grandma shared with me when she was eight years old. Grandma Copeland had been particularly naughty that year. Her no-nonsense...
by Richard Nelson | Dec 12, 2023 | Opinion Pieces
A class-action lawsuit filed by a Kentucky woman on Friday seeks to overturn the state’s abortion restrictions. Represented by the ACLU, her suit has been joined by Planned Parenthood. In a statement announcing the lawsuit, the woman said, “I am angry that now...
by Richard Nelson | Nov 20, 2023 | Opinion Pieces
Our homes will soon be filled with the aroma of roast turkey wafting through the kitchen and dinner tables decked with mounds of mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and other holiday favorites that please our Thanksgiving palates. It’s my favorite holiday,...
by Richard Nelson | Nov 20, 2023 | Opinion Pieces
I wish that I could write you and tell you that we have a new conservative governor in Kentucky. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. It’s not for lack of trying because the CPC team and I worked overtime to help elect Daniel Cameron. We have much to learn...
by Richard Nelson | Nov 6, 2023 | Opinion Pieces
I’ve known Daniel Cameron since before he was elected attorney general in 2019. I know him to be a man of principle, where his Christian convictions inform his policy positions. He will defend free markets, First Amendment principles, the rule of law over...
by Richard Nelson | Nov 2, 2023 | Opinion Pieces
Congressional Republicans finally agreed on a new Speaker of the House. Congressman Mike Johnson (R-LA) shared in his acceptance speech that he was grateful for the opportunity and also acknowledged God for raising up leaders. “I believe that Scripture, the Bible, is...
