Category Archives: philosophy

A Higher Power

Posted on October 25, 2022 by RC

It is not a difficult thing to discern the nature of someone else’s god. Some people carry their religion on their sleeve, advertising their spiritual commitments on bumper stickers or t-shirts. You can tell the Amish by their clothing, even … Continue reading →

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Contending with Fools

Posted on October 12, 2022 by RC

We live in an age of spin and propaganda. We no longer weigh careful arguments and reach our conclusions judiciously. Instead, we inhabit what one cultural critic called a “sensate culture.” We do not think, we feel. We do not … Continue reading →

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Voting for Death

Posted on October 7, 2022 by RC

It’s a common enough fallacy, tu quoque. It means simply, “You too.” If we are talking about something I’ve done wrong and I point out that you have done the same such has zero bearing on the wrongness of what … Continue reading →

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Blkfzmeqte?

Posted on September 28, 2022 by RC

There is an organic connection often between the sins we commit and their consequences. If you struggle with contentment, expect to see financial hardship in your future. If I struggle with gossip, I shouldn’t be surprised that people are talking … Continue reading →

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At Least I’m Honest About It

Posted on September 22, 2022 by RC

Every culture and subculture has its own taboos. Not all of them are the same, however. Given that we are all human, how can we explain the divergence of cultural standards? Why is it that one culture will find adultery … Continue reading →

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Sacred Marriage, Biden’s Gas, Jesus’ Baptism and More

Posted on September 16, 2022 by RC

This week’s Jesus Changes Everything podcast

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Defender of No Faith

Posted on September 15, 2022 by RC

The Reformation in England was not a smooth operation. The mess has yet to be cleaned up. Among the results of the Reformation in England is that the reigning monarch over the nation is technically the reigning ruler over the … Continue reading →

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The Faith of Demos

Posted on July 21, 2022 by RC

While written creeds have their advantages, unwritten creeds have a few as well. With a written creed we are able to nail down precise language. We can affirm this and deny that. Everyone is able to make a conscious decision … Continue reading →

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What’s the difference between knowledge and wisdom?

Posted on June 1, 2022 by RC

When I was a boy and my grades weren’t quite up to snuff I was given to committing the false dilemma fallacy. My parents would grumble, and I would explain, “But I’m not so interested in acquiring knowledge. It’s wisdom … Continue reading →

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Fatalism; Play the Man

Posted on May 17, 2022 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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