Traditions of Men
I think I will mostly be repeating things I’ve already written here, but the reality of what I will say is fresh in my mind because of a book I finished reading a couple of weeks ago. I won’t mention … Continue reading →
Yearly Archives: 2012
Self-Righteous Indignation
Isn’t that usually what we mean when we use the term “righteous indignation?” We’re offended at something that has been done that is so outside our moral code that we can’t imagine anyone doing it. At least that’s what we … Continue reading →
The King’s English
I’m going to admit to one of my own prejudices here. If you want to make a Biblical argument to me, don’t pull out the King James Bible. The minute the thees and thous start flying, I’ve tuned out. It … Continue reading →
Us Preachers’ Kids
Last week, a near tragedy in the family of a pastor friend of mine started me wondering if preachers’ kids really deserve their reputation. I first did a quick search to see if I could find any hard data on … Continue reading →
Consequences of Declining Marriage
There are some interesting statistics here. The part I’ve reprinted says it all. Social Pressure to Marry Is Dead – Opinion – PatriotPost.US The failure to marry on the part of the lower and lower-middle classes, not the tax code, … Continue reading →
Two Catholics, a Mormon, and a Loose Nut
I’m not really going to go into sects and cults today. That’s a topic for another post. I just like the title. I haven’t checked, but I suspect the conspiracy theorists are all abuzz with speculation about our ever narrowing … Continue reading →
Birthday Reflections
I’ve never cared much for special days. I’m glad we celebrate some good things on those days, but I wish most of them would go away. If I’m to be consistent, I have to apply the same standard to my … Continue reading →
What about the Constitution?
As I watched last night’s ABC debate among the Republican presidential candidates, it finally occurred to me what was missing. There could be numerous other complaints about the debate, but this one bothers me most. It is something that has … Continue reading →