That phrase comes from Ecclesiastes, where Solomon laments the sameness and repetition of life: it’s all been done before, and it will all be done again. It accompanies the idea of futility as well, where one wonders what purpose there is in continuing to discuss things that have been examined for ages. But it seems… Continue reading»
We often hear of legal verdicts being overturned on the basis of the trial having been poorly conducted. A trial where established procedures are not followed means that the decision reached was based upon incomplete or false evidence, carelessness, or perjury. But it is also, in my opinion, the norm for the majority of online… Continue reading»
Yeah, old song title. But it’s for an old problem, so it’s okay. Now and then I do some random browsing just to look for interesting conversations or good articles on various topics. Sometimes I find something really good, and other times I find something really… wrong. Today it was the latter. In a forum… Continue reading»
In this post I will be examining the concept of sacrifice as related to sin and salvation. At first I intended to list the various “atonement theories” and chart or graph their compatibility with the whole of scripture and each other, but I think all the labels and boxes would only get in the way.… Continue reading»
There have only been a couple of brief times in my life when there wasn’t any dog in the house. For most people, it goes without saying that dogs are great companions, entertaining, and protective. But their loyalty is legendary and often puts us to shame. Even if we take them to the vet, which… Continue reading»
[This post was prompted by the series focused on "One In Christ: A Week of Mutuality" by Rachael Held Evans.*] There was a time, before the internet, before video games, before cell phones, when people went to amusement parks to do more than ride coasters. There were actually quite a few other attractions there, such… Continue reading»
We use that expression to convey the idea of “keeping our eyes open” or being vigilant in a situation that is tricky or complicated. And this is especially important in reading the Bible; much false teaching, deliberate or not, has arisen from errors in logic or comprehension of complex or deep teachings. But today I… Continue reading»
That is the question! I refer to the fallacy by that name which essentially means “you too” and is also known as the fallacy of “appeal to hypocrisy”. It is a diversionary tactic in debate, and it is a fallacy not only for that reason but also because the opponent’s alleged guilt is no proof… Continue reading»
Theologically, it’s been a day that began and ended shockingly. The first was over modern-day Christians arguing in a blog that the Bible does indeed condone slavery. And on that basis, atrocities committed by professing believers can be excused as “products of their time” since today we know slavery is wrong but Paul thought it… Continue reading»
This is my commentary on an article by the same name at American Thinker, a conservative political site. While I believe that religion must not be excluded as part of our culture and history as a nation, I also believe that unless God is directly running the government it should keep its nose out of… Continue reading»