Monthly Archives: December 2008

WHERE LOGIC BEGINS

Posted on December 31, 2008 by

With respect to adoption, it is a matter of opinion what the motives of same-sex couples might be. Like many people these days, I participate in email political discussions.  Sometimes they get rather brutal.  Even when I do not bring … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, Laws

THE MORAL CHOICE BETWEEN CAPITALISM AND SOCIALISM — PART 4

Posted on December 30, 2008 by

Almost all participate in factional politics. This is the fourth part of a six-part essay.  Here are the six parts. Why Did I Write This Series? Capitalism Versus Socialism And The Culture War? What Does The Bible Say About Private … Continue reading →

Posted in economy, multi-part post, political cartoons

BUSYBODYISM AND THE INEVITABLE ADVANCE OF SAME-SEX MARRIAGE

Posted on December 29, 2008 by

We have always had those noble souls who earnestly concern themselves with the affairs of others. The victory of President-elect Barack Obama just about assures that judges will institute same-sex marriage in this nation.  It is just a matter of … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, political cartoons

HOMOSEXUAL RIGHTS AND LIBERTY — ENFORCED TOLERANCE VERSUS FORBEARANCE

Posted on December 26, 2008 by

Cartoon from here. The news media is always finding some excuse to bring the issue of homosexual rights into the news.  The latest is President-elect  Barack Obama’s choice of Pastor Rick Warren to pray at his inauguration. Gay-rights advocates were … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitution, culture, political cartoons

THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST

Posted on December 25, 2008 by

Each Gospel tells the story of God living amongst us in a different way.  Because each author saw a different aspect of the tale — and we need to know what each saw — we have four tales.  Only two … Continue reading →

Posted in religion

WHO IS BEING HATEFUL?

Posted on December 20, 2008 by

One of the favorites of the homosexual rights advocates is to compare discrimination against homosexuals with discrimination against Blacks.  Discrimination against homosexual behavior is the same as discriminating against skin color?  Just how far is it reasonable to carry this … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitution, culture, political cartoons | 11 Comments

THE ART OF DEPRESSING OPTIMISM

Posted on December 20, 2008 by

One of the saddest words in the English language is “no.”  You get what you think is a great idea, and then someone tells you: NO!  You cannot do that. What do you do?   You can wail a bit.  Then … Continue reading →

Posted in economy, political cartoons

RESPONSE TO A COMMENT # 2

Posted on December 18, 2008 by

Note:  These particular cartoons do not necessarily reflect my own ideas, but they do indicate the variety of issues present in the debate.  For example, Adolf Hitler did not depend on Christian schools to indoctrinate German youth.  The first cartoon ignores … Continue reading →

Posted in political cartoons, religion | 13 Comments