If you have been following the news, you’ve likely heard the Satanic Temple of Iowa erected a “religious display” in the Iowa state capitol next to the Christmas nativity scene. Why Jon Dunwell Didn’t Fight It Republican State Senator Jon Dunwell gave his reasons why he thought the display should be allowed, but he also,…
Category: worldviews
Preserving Christian Culture
A red-spotted purple admiral butterfly sipping nectar from tiny pink flowers is objectively beautiful. Anyone who says it’s not speaks against the truth because God created both butterfly and flower to be beautiful. Together they deliver a double dose of gorgeous. Mozart arranged objectively beautiful music. Maybe it’s not your style, sure, but to claim…
An Old Man on a Porch in a Rocking Chair
Last May, Stephen A. Smith interviewed Neil Degrasse Tyson (astrophysicist and science commentator), in part discussing modern sensibilities on gender differences. At 59:08 in the YouTube Video, Tyson said: “Apparently, the XX/XY chromosomes are insufficient, because when we wake up in the morning we exaggerate whatever feature we want to portray the gender of our…
Ditching DEI for Indiscriminate Love
Idols of ideology pervade our culture, and “diversity” is a leading idol of our day. Consider Garth Brooks’ latest news-making, as he has boldly declared he will serve Bud Light in his new Nashville bar, Friends in Low Places. Brooks said, “Diversity. Inclusiveness. That’s me. It’s always been me. I think diversity is the answer…
Pride Month – There Is No Neutrality
Not long ago, they told us, “If you say that homosexuality is a sin, you are speaking hate. After all, the homosexuals are not hurting anyone. So please just keep your hatemongering to yourselves so we can all get along.” So we did. Then they said a few minutes later, “Homosexuality is good.” And we…
Why I’m Continuing to Boycott Target
CNN Business posted an article on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, titled “Target removing some Pride merchandise after anti-LGBTQ threats against staff.” Target says their employees have received threats by an anti-LBGT campaign which has “impacted their sense of safety and well-being.” In response to these violent threats (which remain unsubstantiated, but are uncalled-for, if true),…
“Trust Your Feelings, Luke”
Almost anyone in my generation immediately flashes back to Luke Skywalker’s harrowing flight over the surface of the Death Star. He is sweating bullets as he makes his way towards the tiny two-foot target at which he’ll only get one shot. At this most pressing moment, the voice of his dead mentor, Obi Wan, comes…
Taste and See: Which Path Works?
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good!Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! Psalm 34.8 When God says, “Taste and see,” he invites us to experience his goodness. Walk with God and experience the peace, comfort, and assurance along his firm path. We find solid footing, an anchor for the soul,…