Category Archives: For Anyone who dares
My Problem with The Problem of Pain
C. S. Lewis never claimed to be a theologian or pastor. He makes some big theological boo-boos, but he was a great thinker. But some of his thoughts in The Problem of Pain are a problem for me, if true.
Evolution and the Gay Rights Agenda
Does anyone know anyone who is for gay rights and against evolution? How about for abortion and against evolution? How about for feminism and against evolution?
Pietism in Law and Gospel
As promised months ago, here are things I think ought not to be said or reflect incipient pietism in Walther’s Law and Gospel. This is not to say that the book ought not to be read. I have read it … Continue reading
Hold the Line or Dance their Tune
It’s well-known that in a battle one running man or one charging man can turn the tide of battle. Macarthur’s’ father won the Medal of Honor for picking up the fallen standard of his Civil War unit and continuing the … Continue reading
Don’t Worry the Public Square Will Find Us
There has been much handwringing among conservative Christians since the 80s about not having a voice in the public square. If Cardinal Francis George of Chicago is right, we need not worry about being absent from the public square for … Continue reading
Caged Frogs Worse than Non-barking Dogs
A guard dog that won’t bark at approaching danger is worthless but caged frogs can be worse.
Fifty Shades of Shame
Now that a movie is being made of the blockbuster novel Fifty Shades of Grey it seems appropriate to comment on it.
Twerking
I was relieved when I heard a woman in her 30s say she had to look up the word “twerking.” When it came across Google news, I too had to look it up thinking I really was asleep at the … Continue reading
What the United States, Louisiana, a Zombie, and the LCMS Have in Common
There may be many more than one thing these all have in common, but I can only think of one. They refuse to call things what they are.
Despair is a Greater Sin than Gay Marriage
The following was prompted by someone sending me this YouTube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlVBg7_08n0. The sender pointed out how sophisticated the medium was and how siren the message. One despairs of answering it, and therein is the real problem.