Our perception of things is not always very accurate. Take the color of the universe, for example. Thinking of the vastness of space, I would have thought that it was predominantly black, but instead it is more of a “cosmic latte”. This brings up several thoughts in my mind,…
“Daniel’s Prayer” (1865) by Sir Edward Poynter 11 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. ~ Rev 3:11 Context is everything. Preterists and skeptics alike try to use the above to discredit the notion that Christ’s Kingdom will come as promised, and…
King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia It is unlikely that you haven’t heard by now of the “historic” deal with Iran over its nuclear enrichment program. In fact, USA Today even states “First Take: Obama takes historic shot with Iran deal” (bolding mine). It is not only being called…
NBA Commissioner David Stern, 13 April 2007 Picture by Cody Mulcahy Have you stopped beating your wife yet? ~ David Stern in an interview with Jim Rome The loaded question — we’ve all heard examples of these. Make no mistake about it, it is a logical fallacy. However, like all…
There are none so blind as those who will not see. ~ Origin unsure, but made popular by commentator Matthew Henry It is not clear exactly where this comes from, but it has various forms by various people. Jonathan Swift considered it a cliche, so it was obviously well known…
13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence. ~ Ps 140:13 I happened to come upon this recently, and it is appropriate for this time of year. For what do you give thanks? Sometimes, a little perspective is a good thing….
The face of abortion I was sent a link today from someone who was cautiously optimistic. Unfortunately, I do not share that optimism, and I will soon enough show why. The AP today reports that the “Supreme Court Refuses to Block Texas Abortion Law“. Earlier this year, there was quite…
Only known photograph of President Abraham Lincoln giving Gettysburg Address Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war,…
“Nothing is so easy as to deceive oneself; for what we wish, we readily believe.” DEMOSTHENES (384–322 BC I remember clearly, and with inexpressible regret, the day I convinced myself it was acceptable to be both gay and Christian. Thus begins the testimony of a man who had risen…
“Lot prevents violence against the angels” Original by Aldegrever, 1555 [Updated 23 November 2013] According to the standard outlined above, gang rape would definitely relabeled as abominable and perverse. Even so, what does “righteous” Lot do next? He offers his own virgin daughters to divert the mobsters away from…