Planned Parenthood is back in the news again. Okay, not the “mainstream” news, I admit. But what else is new? The “mainstream media” isn't about to pillory a statement of unfettered liberalism, so we rely on other sources – LifeSiteNews, LiveAction, LifeNews – to learn of Planned Parenthood's … [Read more...]
If there’s so much real hate out there, why make it up?
February 17, 2014 by 1 Comment
The most recent in a long line of hate crime/anti-gay hoaxes was uncovered recently. Granted it was done by a couple DJs attempting to "create a discussion". But there is a trend afoot where certain members of particular minority groups are staging incidents of anti-gay hate perpetrated by, of … [Read more...]
What can I say?
February 14, 2014 by 11 Comments
Every once in a while I hit a wall. Now is one of those times. I'm finding little inspiration for topics. You'd think with all that's in the news, there'd be plenty for me opine on. But alas, I'm dry. I'm looking for ideas for topics, or particular issues about which to write. So help a guy … [Read more...]
Human life is on a pathway toward meaninglessness
February 7, 2014 by 14 Comments
As a generality I think we as a culture, are becoming far too selfishly frivolous when it comes to matters of life and death. Or put another way: those who are most in need of protection are having that protection rationalized away from them. Those in the womb, those whose "plug" gets pulled, and … [Read more...]
The morality of Atheism
January 30, 2014 by 36 Comments
The debate over morality between Atheists and Theists is forever ongoing. I think Atheists mistakenly believe Theists claim they can't act in a moral manner, but this isn't the issue. Most Atheists, in my experience, are relatively honest, caring people with genuine concern for their fellow man. … [Read more...]
Fear of hell is a perfectly legitimate reason for belief
January 28, 2014 by 47 Comments
Is a fear of hell a good reason to believe in God -- or become a Christian? It is accused that simply fearing hell is not a good enough reason to convert. I get it. But I also see a few reasons to be critical of this objection. First, I don't think it's true that very many Christians believe in … [Read more...]
What the Grammy’s same-sex wedding ceremony didn’t show you, but why?
January 27, 2014 by 20 Comments
First watch and see what you see -- or don't see -- during the ceremony what was missing. (Ceremony starts at 4:30) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cVBGPpbZeI ______________________________________________ What is the apex of any wedding ceremony? When Queen Latifah announced to the betrothed that … [Read more...]
Baptism: Necessary?
January 25, 2014 by 92 Comments
Infant Baptism is an issue of contention among Christians. Some believe baptism is “the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,” a necessary step to entering God's Kingdom. It washes away “original sin” so one may be “born again” free of sin. Both Lutherans & Catholics believe in … [Read more...]
The mind is not identical to the brain, therefore materialistic naturalism is false
January 23, 2014 by 43 Comments
In order to avoid the reality of substance dualism some Atheists make the claim that the mind merely describes the functions of the brain, that there is no fundamental difference between the two. I've been told the mind can be equated to chemical reactions that are governed by very physicalistic … [Read more...]
Theological narcissism
January 20, 2014 by 26 Comments
This comment was given in response to a local news agency reporting on the United Methodist Church formally charging a minister for presiding over his son's same-sex wedding. Does Catherine really think God is pleased as punch with her every thought and deed? You know what? I think she does. It's … [Read more...]
Think God’s rules are too strict? Yours are no better
January 17, 2014 by 3 Comments
Some Skeptics reject God's standard of right and wrong. They say what God declares to be morally permissible in some cases is repugnant; and in other cases what God says is immoral is itself wrong to declare as such. It is therefore wrong, they say, to judge people on such a flawed system of … [Read more...]
What is a miracle?
January 16, 2014 by 10 Comments
What is a miracle? What comes to mind when you hear the word? … [Read more...]
What if God did heal an amputee, what then?
January 13, 2014 by 11 Comments
This is a common objection among internet Atheists. It seems like they believe this one challenge to Christians really backs them into a corner. Does God just not care about amputees? If God existed He would heal amputees, or even one amputee. None are healed, therefore God most likely doesn’t … [Read more...]
Abortions end pregnancies, not memories of rape and incest
January 9, 2014 by 10 Comments
My experience has led me to the conclusion that abortion advocates and defenders are some of the most intellectually dishonest debaters of any issue. The arguments they make span the spectrum from vile, to wholly uninformed, to downright asinine, and everything in between. The strategy is if they … [Read more...]
Does sharing Jesus infringe on rights? That depends…
January 8, 2014 by 5 Comments
Many people are under the (false) impression that the sharing of religion in some settings is unconstitutional. This myth has been propagated for so long that people have begun to believe it. However, even through this mass misunderstanding of what the First amendment protects and prohibits, there … [Read more...]
Should God prevent evil in the world?
January 2, 2014 by 12 Comments
Skeptics often cite some circumstance in the world to argue that God doesn’t, or likely doesn’t exist. Excessive poverty, hunger, and other evils are among the top complaints. They seem to think that God should provide solutions with no explanation of where this ideal comes from, it certainly … [Read more...]
Atheism provides an emotional crutch too
December 30, 2013 by 3 Comments
Christianity (and religious belief generally) is sometimes criticized for being nothing more than an emotional crutch of some sort by its critics. Its adherents find solace in knowing an eternal reward is awaiting them for their faithful devotion and evil doers are punished. There is something … [Read more...]
The slippery slope: Pedophilia a sexual orientation
December 27, 2013 by 130 Comments
When those who oppose same-sex marriage said that in affirming same-sex sexual attraction as a natural, immutable, normal variant of human sexuality it would open the door for other sexual variations -- such as pedophilia to claim the same normalcy and therefore, social acceptance they were called … [Read more...]
Morality in nature is animalism, not morality
December 26, 2013 by 179 Comments
The tendency for advocates of same-sex marriage to sometimes point to some species in the animal kingdom that engages in same-sex sexual relations has always struck me as suspiciously selective. They offer this observation in an effort to justify homosexual desires and behaviors as a natural -- and … [Read more...]
Atheist trying to make a joke of Christian holiday confuses Christmas and Easter
December 25, 2013 by 3 Comments
No doubt this particular Atheist thinks he knows too much about Christianity to believe it. His post contains short videos mocking the crucifixion of Jesus, rather than his birth...which is what Christmas celebrates. Perhaps this Easter there'll be snarky images of nativity … [Read more...]
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