I thought I might address this post I found through a comment made on another blog I read on a regular basis. It is very short and the entirety of the post is quoted below. I think it is safe to say the post is in no way intended to be an exhaustive argument against same-sex marriage, and in my … [Read more...]
Please Pass The White-Out
March 15, 2011 by 48 Comments
Skeptics have many reasons they offer for why they reject the authority of the Bible. The reasons range anywhere from recording attestation of supernatural events to being edited and re-written over the centuries to suit the needs of the Church. Among the most recurring objections are the many … [Read more...]
The Price Of Tea In China
March 9, 2011 by 27 Comments
The internet has no shortage of skeptics arguing against the existence of God. They refer to themselves as "freethinkers". They claim their arguments for rejecting the existence of a deity is based on logic and reason, and absent of emotion. I have interacted with quite a few skeptics over the … [Read more...]
Here Come Da Judge
March 6, 2011 by 3 Comments
The oft quoted and ever misinterpreted Matthew 7:1, the infamous "judge not" passage is arguably the most recognizable passage in the Bible save John 3:16. I can understand why non-Christians are ignorant of the passage's meaning since I do not expect them to read the Bible in a meaningful way. … [Read more...]
Show Me The Money
March 2, 2011 by 5 Comments
Scholarships are a much-needed resource for students who desire higher education but are short on funds. Many organizations, both profit and non-profit seek to have their names and brands attached to this good deed. Most scholarships come with qualifications such as minimum GPA and residency … [Read more...]
Smoke And Mirrors
February 24, 2011 by 27 Comments
I thoroughly enjoy reading points of view which are hostile to my own. For the entertainment value; to get an insight to what the "other side" has to say on an issue; and of course--blog-fodder. One of the best sites for opposing points of view for me is the Huffingtonpost.com, it provides all … [Read more...]
Save Your Receipt
February 21, 2011 by 4 Comments
One headline stood out as I browsed the news online: "The Obama Administration Values Human Life More Than the Bush Administration Did". This opinion piece from NYMag.com and written by Dan Amira compares the monetary values the different governmental agencies within the administration place on … [Read more...]
Who Did You Say You Were Again?
February 18, 2011 by 21 Comments
People generally place themselves into particular categories in order to self-identify with like-minded people who share the same worldview. This compartmentalizing is helpful for discussion, it keeps us from having to lay out all our views from the outset. While we all have the freedom to … [Read more...]
Eeny Meeny Miny Moe
February 16, 2011 by 13 Comments
There are two sides to the "Do you take the Bible literally?" challenge. The first, addressed in Speak Your Mind, Literally, addresses the issue of differentiating between literal and non-literal Bible passages and identifying figures of speech apart from a historical or biographical narrative. … [Read more...]
Speak Your Mind, Literally
February 15, 2011 by 10 Comments
Do you take the Bible literally?* This is one of those questions like: have you stopped beating your wife?. It is not sufficient to answer with a simple yes or no. Although the skeptic usually objects to any clarification the Christian attempts to offer. They generally interrupt demanding a yes … [Read more...]
Who Is The Monster Under The Bed?
February 13, 2011 by 18 Comments
Let's face it, God has ordered or actively participated in the deaths of millions of people, sometimes in what seems to be horrific ways. God, as depicted in the Old Testament used Israel as a killing tool on multiple occasions. Entire societies were laid waste at the command an alleged benevolent … [Read more...]
It’s Not So Bad
February 8, 2011 by 34 Comments
A pharmacy in Colorado accidentally gave a woman pills used to induce abortion instead of her prescribed antibiotic. It seems Mareena Silva was given someone else's prescription, someone with the same last name and a very similar first name. Silva had apparently not paid close enough attention and … [Read more...]
Independence Anyone?
February 4, 2011 by 27 Comments
When making an argument for Jesus' reported miracles and resurrection the first place most people will turn is the Gospel accounts. These documents contain the majority of information we have on the person of Jesus though certain details can be found elsewhere. Often when citing the Gospel … [Read more...]
Go Directly To Jail!
February 3, 2011 by 6 Comments
An Ohio woman has been sentenced to 5 years in prison suspended after serving only 10 days and 3 years of probation for a felony conviction for fraudulently enrolling her two daughters in a rural school district for which she does not live. She admittedly used her father's address who lives in … [Read more...]
According to Mormonism, can Mormons be saved?
February 1, 2011 by 14 Comments
Do Mormons have forgiveness? I mean as a Mormon following the Mormon scriptures--assuming for the sake of argument, they are true. Mormonism is a works based faith, requiring obedience to a divine law in addition to a faith in the God which it claims. The answer is an astounding...doesn’t look … [Read more...]
Facebook Dialogue On Abortion
January 29, 2011 by 14 Comments
The following is a Facebook dialog between myself, a friend, and a few of "Angela's" friends. I have changed everyone's name but my own. It is rather lengthy but well worth the read to see how pro-abortion advocates elevate feelings and sexual liberties of the mother over and above the life of her … [Read more...]
The Poor Polar Bears
January 26, 2011 by 10 Comments
I generally will not comment on the issue of "Climate Change"--formerly known as "Global Warming", but was changed when it was shown the Earth is not warming. But upon seeing this commercial I had to link to a few resources which provide information which has been summarily ignored by those who are … [Read more...]
Pregnancy: Won’t You Help Cure This Terrible Disease?
January 24, 2011 by 4 Comments
The ACLU is known for its support of all issues counterintuitive to our ideas of freedom, despite of their oxy-moronic name. But in a blog post titled: Standing Up For Women's Health 38 Years After Roe the ACLU urges its supporters to keep their focus pointed in the crucial direction of keeping … [Read more...]
What’s The Dilemma
January 23, 2011 by 12 Comments
With the 38th anniversary of Roe v Wade on January 22 this year, the proponents of both sides of the issue came out to emphasize their apologetic for their side of the abortion debate. This has got me thinking, why do pro-abortion abortion advocates get so heated? Having listened to arguments they … [Read more...]
Objection Overruled
January 21, 2011 by 21 Comments
The Gospel accounts record the period of Jesus life where he allegedly performed miracles, was put to death, buried, and raised from the dead. One reason skeptics deny the reliability of the accounts is they were not penned by actual eye-witnesses, but instead are hearsay accounts. A case can be … [Read more...]
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