It's understandable that most people don't want someone else's vision of morality or personal political views forced upon them. If you are vocal on what you believe to be moral or political issues, there's no doubt that you've heard someone tell you that you shouldn't try to force your vision on … [Read more...]
Sexual immorality?
March 5, 2013 by 25 Comments
If I had to place my finger on the most contentious issue the secular world takes with Christian ethics is its stance on sexuality. Without a doubt, the Old and New Testaments condemn certain sexual relations in the strongest terms available. Be it adultery, sex out of wedlock, beastiality, or … [Read more...]
University shocked when Muslim espouses Islam’s view of homosexuals
February 26, 2013 by 10 Comments
For all that is accused of Christians and Christianity about their view on homosexuality, the political left and academia almost universally ignore what the religion of peace has to say about it. In nations run by Muslims with heavy Islamic foundations for their rule of law, homosexuality is … [Read more...]
History: One Person At A Time
February 25, 2013 by 1 Comment
I have always been interested in local history -- community history. Of course national and world history is important, but I find the small histories which invoke nostalgic emotions and memories to be captivating. The histories which exist only in the recollection of those who experienced them … [Read more...]
Should we say “the N-word”?
February 25, 2013 by 5 Comments
My 12 year-old daughter was telling me of a book she was reading in her Language Arts class: Warriors Don't Cry. The book is set in Arkansas during the era of segregation as the integration of schools is implemented due to Brown v Board of Education. So while riding in the car she blurts out, "The … [Read more...]
Roscoe and Archie
February 17, 2013 by 6 Comments
I grew up with dogs, they were a family fixture. When my wife and I bought our first home, I wasn't sure I wanted to take on a dog of my own. The barking, the walking, the not being able to be away from the home for long periods... you know, all the inconveniences of owning a dog. Eventually my … [Read more...]
Proof and evidence
February 15, 2013 by 9 Comments
What are we to do when we religious believers -- Christians specifically -- are asked by a skeptic for evidence or proof for the veracity of our convictions? Well, there's two ways to respond. First, we could assert our convictions. This doesn't do much to advance a dialogue though, nor does it … [Read more...]
Question for Atheists…
February 14, 2013 by 54 Comments
I am under no illusion that the majority of Atheists believe that religious adherents are at least a little crazy. They believe in -- as George Carlin put it -- an invisable man in the sky. Some Atheists even refer to God as the invisable sky daddy. Christians believe a man named Jesus came back … [Read more...]
Ash Wednesday…
February 13, 2013 by 25 Comments
As a religious believer, but also as one who has never participated in Ash Wednesday by receiving an ash cross on my forehead, I must say it looks creepy and cultish to see such large numbers of people with ashes on their foreheads. I was out shopping this evening and was surrounded by many a man … [Read more...]
Is the Bible’s definition of faith opposed to logic and evidence?
February 11, 2013 by 12 Comments
I had been planning for some time now to craft a post on this topic, and now I don't have to. This is a 'copy & paste' summary, you should read the entire post: (Wintery Knight) -- What is faith according to the Bible? [T]hree Biblical examples to support the idea that faith is not blind … [Read more...]
Sunday Science: Incontrovertible evidence a benevolent God exists
February 10, 2013 by 2 Comments
Up until now the effectiveness of apologetic arguments for the existence of God have relied solely on who interprets the evidence. In other words, unconverted Atheists claim that no good evidence exists for God because if there were good evidence, they'd concede their atheism. However a new … [Read more...]
The Diaries of Dr. Fred
February 9, 2013 by 3 Comments
Here in New England we were just hit hard by one of the worst blizzards in recent history. At my home I registered 34 inches on flat windless ground. Drifts were nearly four and a half feet tall, and the sides of my driveway are now guarded by walls of snow taller than six feet. A friend of mine, … [Read more...]
Superbowl commercialism
February 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A lot has been said about Dodge's poignant "Farmer" and Budweiser's heartwarming "Clydesdale" commercials during this year's Superbowl. Sure, they were pretty good. However, the blue ribbon of this year's game was Oreo's Library. … [Read more...]
Is it reasonable to reject the Gospels as eyewitness accounts? Part 6
February 5, 2013 by 1 Comment
This is part 6 of a six part series. PART 1, PART 2, PART 3, PART 4, PART 5 Objection: The gospels themselves in their own writings, never verify authorship. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John were assumed names by Church History. This objection makes sense only if it is absolutely necessary to … [Read more...]
Karma
February 5, 2013 by 6 Comments
If there's one piece of "religious" fabric which is most woven into general non-religious life it's that of Karma. Or at least what people believe to be Karma. Getting what one deserves, the cosmic justice from the impersonal punishing people for one's selfishness, thievery, etc. As with many … [Read more...]
Abortion and the Second Amendment
January 31, 2013 by 71 Comments
Let's discuss one's right to choose. Of course which side of the political aisle you find yourself on determines which choices you like to exercise. If I may generalize a bit here, the political Left generally and full-heartedly support unfettered choice when it comes to abortion, but not so much … [Read more...]
Have you ever…
January 30, 2013 by 54 Comments
Keep this in mind as you respond, I am asking about desires. Desires not acted upon, one for which you restrained yourself. Have you ever had a desire you knew was immoral? In other words, have you ever had a want for something which, to your conscience, you were fully convinced was wrong to … [Read more...]
Bait and Switch: Plantinga’s response to Harris
January 28, 2013 by 15 Comments
Alvin Plantinga is perhaps one of the greatest Christian philosophers of the past century. He has recently offered a response to Sam Harris' book, Free Will, and has dispatched its claims handily. Plantinga notices an equivocation in Harris' argument and ultimately this is why it fails. If … [Read more...]
Is it reasonable to reject the Gospels as eyewitness accounts? Part 5
January 26, 2013 by 14 Comments
This is part five of a 6 part series. PART 1, PART 2, PART 3, PART 4, PART 6 Objection: John was illiterate as reported in Acts 4:13, so there was no way he could have written the Gospel which bears his name. It is possible, some say, that he could have dictated it. However that is doubted by … [Read more...]
Polls showing Liberals are irreligious misleading
January 25, 2013 by 8 Comments
Nearly a quarter of registered Democrats identify as having no religious affiliation. The no affiliation group is comprised of Atheists, Agnostics, and those who are religious but choose not to align themselves with a particular denomination or organized religion. Often, Democrats are accused of … [Read more...]
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