A group of North Carolina clergy are challenging their state's constitutional prohibition on same sex marriage on religious grounds. They claim the prohibition violates their right to practice their religion freely as guaranteed in the First Amendment to the Constitution. (Charlotte Observer) -- A … [Read more...]
If the mind and brain are not identical, Naturalism is false
April 24, 2014 by 18 Comments
In order for Naturalism to be true, there can not exist any non-physical phenomena. The differentiation between the mind and brain demonstrates -- clearly, I think -- that Naturalism cannot be true. One example I believe is most compelling is that I am not physically identical to who I was even … [Read more...]
Why shouldn’t religion be taught in schools?
April 9, 2014 by 110 Comments
Political secularists have thus far been successful in preventing religion from crossing the threshold of our public schools. There needs to be, they say, a separation of church and state. We can't be having our students discussing one of the most important queries a person could ever consider: … [Read more...]
Disagreement doesn’t cause suicide
April 1, 2014 by 3 Comments
As a follow-up to THIS POST, it was reported that despite the group intending to hold an event where speakers defend traditional marriage, LGBT activists aren't satisfied that The Stanford Anscombe Society has a history of not being "anti-gay". Jeffrey Cohen, vice president of GradQ, a homosexual … [Read more...]
Belief, Unbelief, and emotional crutches
March 26, 2014 by 6 Comments
We all have reasons why we believe the things we do. They range from what we would admit to being vacuous, to what we believe to be well grounded — and varying degrees in between. Of course how others view our reasons is often very different from our own assessment. Every once in a while, however, … [Read more...]
Atheist group demand Governor keep his religion to himself, whining ensues
March 21, 2014 by 41 Comments
If it's not protesting memorial crosses on the sides of the highway, Christmas displays, or twisted pieces of metal that resemble a cross, they're whining that some pol said a religious thing. FFRF -- "I can do all things through Christ" sounds like a threat to them? Hearing a bible quote is … [Read more...]
Reason 346 to bust teacher unions: Special consideration given to “Non-Christians” in contract
March 19, 2014 by 46 Comments
When an opening for promotion arises in the Ferndale public school system, special preference is given to non-Christians, among others. From page 22 of the Ferndale Michigan Public School teacher's union contract: … [Read more...]
Morality: Social compact or discovered truth?
March 18, 2014 by 294 Comments
The subject of morality is always a contentious subject among those who debate it. Understandably, no one likes it very much when those with differing views on what is or isn’t moral is seen as trying to force 'their version' of morality on you or society as a whole. Whether a person or a group’s … [Read more...]
Defending traditional marriage = hate?
March 17, 2014 by 75 Comments
Debating with activist-minded people is nearly impossible. With them, disagreeing with their cause is the same as hating those whom they claim to defend. Take Stanford University’s Anscombe Society's scheduled conference called "Communicating Values: Marriage, Family & the Media". The event … [Read more...]
Why should choose a particular church?
March 16, 2014 by 40 Comments
The last two weekends my oldest daughter has accompanied her friend's family to their church. She returned home and declared, "I'm going to their church from now on, it's so fun!". So she thinks. We will continue to attend our regular church. Her attitude regarding why she wants to attend that … [Read more...]
Eavesdropping in on social media conversations
March 13, 2014 by 108 Comments
We all come across conversations while scanning our social media. Much of which can make us shake our heads in somewhat disbelief. The above is from a semi-ongoing discussion on Facebook. At first blush, I see a few things going on and have some questions. Was the Occupy movement started for … [Read more...]
Atheist bible literacy fail
March 11, 2014 by 48 Comments
Here's a graphic I spotted on social media. I know the Christians know what's amiss, but do Atheists? I begrudgingly agree there are a good many Christians and Christian churches who shun the idea of intellectualism. They seem to think that if they embrace philosophy, logic, and reason they've … [Read more...]
Do you censor yourself on social media?
March 10, 2014 by 16 Comments
The advent of social media outlets have made a small world even smaller. Friends of yesteryear and family rarely seen or heard from have been brought back together via Facebook, Twitter and other internet social mediums. In addition to reconnecting with family and friends, people voice their views … [Read more...]
Liberal memes debunked: Jesus and Obamacare
March 9, 2014 by 47 Comments
Is there a difference between someone, of their own volition, providing free medical services; and taking money from one group of people without their approval to overpay for other's medical services? Jesus healed the sick out of compassion, but also as a proof that he was the Messiah (Matthew … [Read more...]
Why don’t Atheists believe in the resurrection?
March 4, 2014 by 24 Comments
Atheists, or more specifically Naturalists, by and large will not accept that Jesus rose from the dead. Dead people don't just come back to life! Add to that the seeming lack of sufficient evidence makes this fantastic claim all the more unbelievable, right? Testimony isn't enough to believe such … [Read more...]
Does my Christian bias get in the way?
February 28, 2014 by 11 Comments
I suppose it all depends on who you ask. Many skeptics would suggest it's true, that I wouldn't be able to objectively assess arguments critical against Christianity (not that I've been offered any). On the other hand, I would suggest it wouldn't. Of course, most people likely don't think they're … [Read more...]
A challenge from Atheists…to me
February 25, 2014 by 58 Comments
As a Christian defender of the faith I often hear -- and I do mean often -- 'well, you don't believe in all these other gods x y z, well, you can't prove they don't exist so don't as us Atheists to prove your God doesn't exist'. OK, fine. I'd like some of my skeptic followers and commenters to to … [Read more...]
Arizona’s SB1062 is anti-gay…except it isn’t
February 24, 2014 by 28 Comments
Please someone copy and paste the text of the bill that some are labeling "Jim Crow laws for gays". I'm not seeing it. Words struck out is wording being removed from the original bill, and the all capitalized words is newly inserted language. 1 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of … [Read more...]
Selective obfuscation and the definition of ‘atheism’
February 24, 2014 by 44 Comments
In a previous post, I attempted to highlight the tendency for self-identified Atheists to muddy language in a way that doesn't truly represent what it is they actually believe about God, i.e., that God does not exist. I am no stranger to the insistence of Atheists to use what they consider a proper … [Read more...]
Can I object to same-sex marriage and not be a bigot?
February 21, 2014 by 255 Comments
I ask this in all seriousness. Like everyone else, I have members of my family who identify as gay or lesbian. I work with homosexuals. And I have homosexuals who I consider friends. Save for my co-workers, all the gay people in my life know my religious convictions and political views. None of … [Read more...]
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