This article represents a tactic often used by Doug Wilson and increasingly one Joel is relying on. Provocative headline- "Is Antisemitism a Sin" Pointing out a real problem (or at least one he wants you to believe is real)- Sin of partiality, note that he leaves this undefined, that's intentional the vagueness of the wording... Continue Reading →
Scripture: Genesis 32:22–31 22 The same night he got up and took his two wives, his two maids, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 23 He took them and sent them across the stream, and likewise everything that he had. 24 Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak.... Continue Reading →
I was reading through articles from "First Things" today and I saw one about birthright citizenship that I found very disturbing. Not only did the article make the claim that birthright citizenship would be impossible to maintain in the future (a completely unfounded opinion), but it used other truly upsetting language and simply untrue information.... Continue Reading →
Scripture: Matthew 13:31–33, 44–52 31 He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; 32 it is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of... Continue Reading →
I do not want to take anything away from the moon landing, it was a truly momentous achievement. I am still awed by the engineering and courage that resulted in such an accomplishment. I am however disappointed in the White House's choice of words to mark the celebration yesterday. The concept of "American Exceptionalism" is... Continue Reading →
Scripture: Genesis 28:10–19a 10 Jacob left Beer-sheba and went toward Haran. 11 He came to a certain place and stayed there for the night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of the place, he put it under his head and lay down in that place. 12 And he dreamed that there was a ladder... Continue Reading →
Scripture: Matthew 13:1–9, 18–23 13 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2 Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd stood on the beach. 3 And he told them many things in parables, saying: “Listen! A sower went... Continue Reading →
It would be easy for me to disprove this meme by simply listing a bevy of scholars who are exception critical thinkers and well respected in their various fields. I am also sure that if I was in conversation with this individual I could shut them down with facts showing that their ideas were based... Continue Reading →
I It can be difficult for many to recognize that the Old Testament does at times speak of women as if they are property. And this realization leads to claims like the one made in this meme. I do not believe that the conclusion drawn by this meme is justified. First, I think this is... Continue Reading →
Christian Nationalists will often point to the Founding Fathers as exemplars of "a Christian Nation" without knowing the beliefs any of these men held. The reason is that when it comes to historical figures Christian nationalists are very forgiving, accepting the faith of these individuals without question. If only they applied that level of forgiveness... Continue Reading →
Squinting in the Light 