Category Archives: ethics

The Unbearable Oughtness of Being

Or, Postmodern Pharisees The appeal of ethical relativism is rather plain to see. If there is no right and wrong then I can’t be convicted of any wrong. Ethical relativism allows me to write my own law, to edit on … Continue reading

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Sentimentalism; Love Is; Philosophy Helpful?

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Under what conditions is revolution just?

A far better place than a blog to read up on this issue would be to pick up Samuel Rutherford’s classic work, Lex Rex. I am currently hard at work writing a children’s American history text and am right now … Continue reading

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Devils in the Church

The devil is introduced to us first as being more crafty than any of the beasts of the field (Genesis 3:1). We are reminded in II Corinthians 11:14 that he transforms himself into an angel of light. It is however, … Continue reading

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The Axis of Evil

It is my habit to challenge my brothers and sisters who spend time and energy denouncing this form of abortion, that reason for abortion, or the other context for abortion. The problem with late term or partial birth abortions isn’t … Continue reading

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What should I remember in the voting booth?

It’s a fool’s errand to try to understand why someone breaks up with you. The notion that we can pinpoint one flaw, excise it and then live happily ever after is well, false. When someone breaks up with you, no … Continue reading

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Political Unwritten Rules; Bible in 5 I Kings

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No, You May Not Have This Dance

Suppose your love of dancing is known throughout your community. Suppose that at tonight’s dance you’ve not only waltzed and tangoed through the first five dances, but did so with a variety of partners and always with a genuine smile … Continue reading

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Should American pastors preach warning us of our growing police state?

It is not at all unusual for us to defend our own peculiar perspective by painting our opponents in the worst possible light. There is genuine disagreement over whether political issues have any place in preaching. Those who stand opposed, … Continue reading

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New Theses, New Reformation

Thesis 44 We must practice a judgment of charity toward others. “Judge not,” Jesus preached in His Sermon on the Mount, “lest you be judged” (Matthew 7:1). There are, typically, two reactions to this potent warning. Those outside the kingdom … Continue reading

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