Cal Thomas

Cal Thomas

Syndicated political columnist

Syndicated political columnist and “On Faith” panelist Cal Thomas has a twice-weekly column that appears in over 500 newspapers around the world. A graduate of American University, Thomas is a veteran of broadcast and print journalism. He has worked for NBC, CNBC, PBS television, and the Fox News Channel where he currently appears on the weekly media critique show, “Fox News Watch.” Thomas has authored ten books, including Blinded by Might: Can the Religious Right Save America?, A Freedom Dream, Public Persons and Private Lives, Book Burning, Liberals for Lunch, Occupied Territory, The Death of Ethics in America, Uncommon Sense and Things That Matter Most. His latest was The Wit and Wisdom of Cal Thomas. In 1995, Thomas was honored with a Cable Ace Award nomination for Best Interview Program. Other awards include a George Foster Peabody team reporting award, and awards from both the Associated Press and United Press International. Common Ground, which Thomas writes for USA Today, offers insightful discussion of contentious social issues with his friend and political counterpart, Bob Beckel. The two are working together on a book to be published in 2007. Close.

Cal Thomas

Syndicated political columnist

Syndicated political columnist and “On Faith” panelist Cal Thomas has a twice-weekly column that appears in over 500 newspapers around the world. A graduate of American University, Thomas is a veteran of broadcast and print journalism. more »

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April 2007 Archives



April 4, 2007 7:17 AM

Digging for Bones No Way to Find Jesus

People have been attempting to disprove the resurrection of Jesus Christ since He rose from the grave, beginning with Pontius Pilate for political reasons.

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April 11, 2007 8:25 AM

Bible More Than Sufficient

Christians are no longer under "the laws of the God of Abraham."

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April 17, 2007 9:21 AM

Evil Exists; Faith Endures

There is evil in the world.

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April 20, 2007 8:23 AM

Islam Must Disavow Violence

It is not for me to categorize everyone who subscribes to a particular religion as violent, because many Muslims are not. However, it is a historical fact that Islam has advanced mostly by imposition, force, war and violence, including forced conversions.

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April 25, 2007 8:37 AM

(Really) Repent and Be Forgiven

How many times have we heard a person begin an "apology" this way: "If I have offended anyone..."? It has all the sincerity of a political campaign promise.

True sorrow involves repentance, not a statement crafted by press agents, or political consultants, who are paid to minimize damage to their clients.

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