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...]
Sunday Round-Up
February 16, 2014 by 37 Comments
Eleanor Roosevelt is top U.S. first lady, survey says Okay, I'll buy that. But note this tidbit: Eleanor Roosevelt was named the greatest first lady of the United States in a survey of historians released on Saturday, while Michelle Obama, in fifth place, edged out Hillary Clinton in … [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...]
Have you ever doubted your convictions?
February 13, 2014 by 3 Comments
Having been writing this blog for so long, and coming into contact with so many people who question and challenge my beliefs, I sometimes do an "audit" so to speak, to gauge the strength of my conviction that Christianity is true. Whether such an exercise has any substantial benefit, I'm not sure. … [Read more...]
Washington halts the death penalty, but should it?
February 12, 2014 by 12 Comments
Governor Jay Inslee of Washington state has enacted a moratorium on capital punishment. Anti-capital punishment activists are relishing the success and death row inmates are resting a little easier knowing they'll never meet the fate they imperiled upon their victims. What purpose does a political … [Read more...]
We don’t need to know about your sex life
February 11, 2014 by 11 Comments
Missouri defensive end Michael Sam made headlines by announcing he is gay. He is not alone. There seems to be a trend for athletes to publicly proclaim their homosexuality. Figure skater Brian Boitano and basketball player Jason Collins preceded Sam in "coming out". Of course, these … [Read more...]
Planned Parenthood settles for killing woman during abortion
February 10, 2014 by 1 Comment
Abortion rights advocates don't think twice about using women who they believe die because of restrictive abortion laws as props for their campaign to make abortion as accessible as bubblegum. What's kept hush hush, however, is the women who die because of an abortion procedure. Women like Tonya … [Read more...]
On the lighter side: Lisa Is A Slut McIntire
February 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Recently a woman received an advertisement which misspelled her middle name, to put it politely. Well, being a mail carrier, I've come across some unusually addressed mail. I still remember a dental reminder to a Mr. Harry Bahls. Unfortunately, I didn't have the foresight to snap a pic. … [Read more...]
Liberals & Africa…
February 9, 2014 by 2 Comments
Liberals are bizarre creatures. While claiming to represent the oppressed, they fervently support abortion; while claiming to be inclusive and tolerant, they're notoriously intolerant of views different from their own [1] ; and while claiming to be sophisticated intellectuals with a monopoly on … [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...]
Disagreement Doesn’t Require Hostility
February 6, 2014 by 5 Comments
Young Earth Creationists take much flak for their interpretation of Genesis, which places the Earth at around 6,000-years-old. John and I firmly believe the best interpretation supports the opposite view, an Old Earth view, clearly displayed in the comment section of Do you hold a literal view of … [Read more...]
When life begins is irrelevant to the abortion debate
February 5, 2014 by 9 Comments
The morality of abortion hinges on different criteria depending on who it is you are having the discussion with. One of the most persistent defenses for abortion is the question of when life begins. This is a question only asked by those philosophizing about abortion, not among those in the … [Read more...]
Superbowl Sunday…
February 4, 2014 by 37 Comments
Let me say that my Hawks' crushing victory over the Broncos is nothing short of legendary. Hell, I even lost my voice halfway through the opening snap! Safety! Safety! Safety! Yes, it was beautiful. I screamed and cheered for all the right reasons! And though my 10-month-old daughter may well … [Read more...]
Abortion rate is the lowest since Roe v Wade
February 3, 2014 by 2 Comments
The rate of abortion, about 17 of every 1000 women in the US, is down 43.4% from its peak in 1980, and nearly as low as the rate following the Supreme Court decision legalizing the commission of abortion. This is good and bad news. There's still more than 1 million abortions committed per … [Read more...]
UPDATE: New Year’s Resolutions!
February 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
At the beginning of this year I had resolved to do two things. First is to pick up every bit of money I find on the ground. Ordinarily, I never pass over ‘silver’ change. I always stop for nickels, dimes, and quarters but not always pennies. I decided I would not pass over a single coin. The … [Read more...]
The slippery slope: Equal rights for zoophiles
January 31, 2014 by 6 Comments
Opposing same-sex marriage and attempts to normalize homosexual relationships by claiming sex with animals will be next is a silly reason. No one is trying to normalize and secure rights for zoophiles... except they are. The organization Equality For All is petitioning to have February 1st … [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...]
The U.S. Constitution: Individual rights or group rights?
January 29, 2014 by 3 Comments
As part of a college project for a family member, I have been asked to give my opinion on the Constitution as it relates to group versus individual rights for his American Government class. How would you answer these questions? Below are my answers. a. There seems to be a growing trend away … [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...]
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