So, what have we learned about humans? Here, we’ll take the time to have a more precise and philosophical look at what this means. This will help in the future when we start getting to some stickier marriage issues that require a bit more precision. What is this thing called man? Humans are, well, human.... Continue Reading →
What does God do in the beginning? Well, contrary to some Americans' beliefs, he doesn’t play baseball. That’s right, manifest destiny does not include the national pastime. However, God creates; he orders; and he fills the earth. This is the pattern that you see in the creation week. The earth was empty and barren. God... Continue Reading →
This is part 3, you can find part 1 here, part 2 here. The Uniqueness of Marriage Is marriage unique? It certainly seems so. We don’t plan weddings to go on a date. We don’t see a judge to annul a crush. But what is it about marriage that sets it apart? Love seems like... Continue Reading →
I am signed up for updates from AiG, Answers in Genesis. This, I must admit, has been a slightly masochistic experience. There are a few recurring themes in the average article that rather rankle—they rub my fur the wrong way. So, IMHO, here is How AiG is Less than Purrfect. Assertions in Genesis First, there... Continue Reading →
Today the topic of discussion is natural law theory and morality. Can the two be combined? Specifically, I will be responding to Roland’s excellent post on the topic which claims they are incompatible. Please go check out his blog first and then head on back here. To make clear from the very beginning, my response... Continue Reading →
Part 1 can be found here. Focusing on what marriage is seems reasonable--but it can be unusual, even for Christians. Oh, it arises when talking about homosexuality, but what about all those “how to” books, sermons, speeches, and seminars? Sure, there is always a chapter on Adam and Eve in Genesis 1-3 and a discussion of... Continue Reading →
The Black Panther For those who have not seen the Black Panther—STOP NOW! Unless of course you don’t care about surprises. The movie was muchly fun; Marvel rarely disappoints. The point of this particular musing is not to weigh in on the much debated cultural and racial significance of the movie, but to isolate one... Continue Reading →
It is late March and my new year’s project is commencing! I have intended for years to write on one particular issue and yet never quite got around to it. But here we are and here we start, we can begin nowhere but the present. I am going to be doing a blog series, Lord... Continue Reading →
Summary Recently we watched “The Intern” starring Robert DeNiro and Anne Hathaway. As expected, the acting was impeccable and the plot engaging. It is the story of an overworked young entrepreneur (Anne Hathaway) whose company starts a senior intern program. Of course, our heroine being busier than a long-tailed cat in a room full of... Continue Reading →
Pro-Life Logic and a Utilitarian Anti-Abortion Argument This is the fourth post of the series following part 1, part 2, and part 3. It gives my summary of the pro-life argument and its standard pro-choice responses and their rebuttals. I end with a utilitarian argument against abortion. Me (Final Response to Connor) @ Connor Sorry... Continue Reading →
Quest for the Real 