Every now and then, this picture of the universe shows up in my Facebook feed. The universe is a beautiful place, and I like the universe—it’s where… Read more “The Stupidest Picture of the Universe”
Category: Politics
Most Popular Posts of 2015
I didn’t have my most prolific year of writing, but I figured I’d end 2015 with a retrospective blog post anyway. This way I can finish up… Read more “Most Popular Posts of 2015”
Talking Sensibly about Hitler. Thanks, Planned Parenthood!
Thanks to Planned Parenthood, we have finally turned a corner in our political discourse. After more than half a century, politicians and media personalities have learned enough… Read more “Talking Sensibly about Hitler. Thanks, Planned Parenthood!”
Planned Parenthood’s Self-Acknowledged War on the Unborn
A new Planned Parenthood video came out today. These doctors know exactly what they’re doing. They know they’re selling a product. The doctor featured in this video… Read more “Planned Parenthood’s Self-Acknowledged War on the Unborn”
Two Lessons From The Latest Planned Parenthood Video
Another week, another video exposing the horrors of abortion. This video features an interview with a medical technician who used to collect the babies’ organs for StemExpress.… Read more “Two Lessons From The Latest Planned Parenthood Video”
Did a 19th-Century Novelist Understand our Attitudes toward the National Debt?
We all like to spend money. Unfortunately most of us don’t have as much money as we’d like to spend. This isn’t merely true for individuals. Nations can… Read more “Did a 19th-Century Novelist Understand our Attitudes toward the National Debt?”
Subpoenaed Sermons: The Case for Handing Them Over
The sky is falling here in Houston. The mayor’s office has subpoenaed sermons from a handful of pastors. The request seems to be a bullying tactic aimed… Read more “Subpoenaed Sermons: The Case for Handing Them Over”
Augustinian Morpheus
Well, it’s time to have our minds blown by the most mind-blowing of all theologians, Augustine of Hippo. In City of God 4.4, Augustine does a little political… Read more “Augustinian Morpheus”
How Can We Know whether the World Is Progressing?
Bill and Melinda Gates don’t want you to believe the myth. They’re here to tell you that the world will be a better place in twenty-five years.… Read more “How Can We Know whether the World Is Progressing?”
Jesus, Money, and Bill O’Reilly
Candida Moss was on Bill O’Reilly this week, taking him to task over his new book, Killing Jesus. Toward the end of their interview she says, “I think… Read more “Jesus, Money, and Bill O’Reilly”