Just today I was thinking about a three-way conversation I had with another Christian and a skeptic. To be honest, I had introduced myself into the conversation upon overhearing the subject; since I know both individuals so it was not out-of-place to interject. The Christian was "witnessing" to … [Read more...]
Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid
December 12, 2010 by 3 Comments
Every so often I hear someone offer an argument against belief in God that on its surface could be compelling, but once examined, actually works in favor of belief. This happens when the argument is not carefully thought through. This is not to say only Atheists or only those advancing ideas … [Read more...]
What Gives You The Right?
November 26, 2010 by 7 Comments
The phrases "my rights are being violated", "God-given right", "human rights", etc. are used with great frequency, especially now that the TSA has adopted its Every-Citizen-is-a-Suspect policy. But what are rights? What rights do we actually have, and what makes them rights in the first place? I … [Read more...]
Who Needs Morality?
November 11, 2010 by 19 Comments
The debate between Theists and Atheists about whether morality exists, is difficult to focus on due to the misunderstanding between the question "does morality exist", and "can an Atheist act in a moral manner". The equivocation is usually made on the part of the Atheist, though I am not trying to … [Read more...]
But How Much Will It Cost?
November 8, 2010 by 4 Comments
The trial of a Connecticut man convicted of the murders of a Cheshire family save one has brought national media attention to a state which barely makes a blip on the radar. The most recent news is that Steven Hayes has been sentenced to death by a jury of his peers. Most everyone has an opinion … [Read more...]
Unfit Parents
November 7, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The Daily Mail, a British online newspaper, is reporting on a Christian couple who have been refused the opportunity to provide foster care to children due to their Christian convictions for taking the biblical stance on homosexuality. It seems that the couple, during their interview was asked: “Do … [Read more...]
Can You Feel The Love?
October 20, 2010 by 2 Comments
The news as of late has had the unfortunate burden of reporting on a string of homosexual teen suicide stories. It is reported that persistent bullying of the teens had left them in such despair as to cause them to consider taking their own lives the only viable option. Resulting from these … [Read more...]
Unlock That Closet
October 10, 2010 by 27 Comments
Every October 11th (12th in the U.K.) is a day memorialized by homosexuals as "National Coming Out Day", a day utilized to encourage discussion of gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, and transgender (GLBT) issues. Is a day dedicated to making known your sexual desires necessary, or even appropriate? What does … [Read more...]
Borrowed Capital
September 23, 2010 by 2 Comments
Phil Zuckerman published on HuffingtonPost.com an article entitled Imagine No Religion: Can Society Be Successful Without It?; where he gleefully imagines a society whose citizens have little or no interest in religion. It is "a place where almost no one ever goes to church, the majority of people … [Read more...]
You’re Not Supposed to Ask
September 21, 2010 by 5 Comments
The Senate failed to gain enough support to repeal the military's policy of "don't ask, don't tell" by a vote of 56-43. Given the current political atmosphere, voters are not likely to be sending as many incumbent candidates back to Capitol Hill as in previous voting cycles, and with the majority … [Read more...]
Don’t even think about it!
August 28, 2010 by 3 Comments
Hate crime laws since their inception have always been a controversial topic hotly debated by all sides of the discussion. Recent issues such as the ruling on California's Constitutional Amendment Prop 8, overturning the voters of California who voted to define marriage as being between one man and … [Read more...]
Do Differences Matter?
August 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment
I came across this picture not long ago and I think this exemplifies the attitude most people hold about religion, even many believers of the particular religions. I am surprised at how many Christians have abandoned the exclusivity claims traditional Christianity teaches. Emphasis on a generality … [Read more...]
Sifting Reality 
Who said what…