Evangelical atheists

Dinesh D’Souza wrote a terrific article about how Atheism, not religion, is the real force behind the mass murders of history.  Various materialists have been active in spreading their un-faith, but their reasoning is poor. 
A few observations about these rabid Darwinists who consider themselves Evangelical Atheists:

Ever notice how they focus nearly all their energy on Christianity?  When [...]

Barack Obama: Pro-partial birth abortion, among other things

Also see The scariest part about Obama
McCain is significantly better than Obama in every key area:

Pro-life – McCain has a track record of supporting good judges, while Obama is one of the the most extreme pro-abortion advocates I’ve heard of (and that is not an exaggeration – just keep reading).  Consider his bizarre standards for judges: [...]

Book recommendation: The Flames of Rome

If you like historical fiction, check out The Flames of Rome by Paul L. Maier.  He is a professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan University.  I have heard him on various radio shows and read a few of his books and have always been impressed with his passion and accuracy. 
The story of Emperors Claudius and [...]

New format

Hope you like the new format.  Seems easier to read, especially the quotes and comments.  My Monk / OCD side likes the balance. 
Mmmmm . . . symmetry.

Weekly roundup

Christianity taught by an atheist – interesting and challenging video.
Don’t pay Apple $59 plus S&H to replace your iPod battery.  Try a place like this.  It seems to have worked well for my daughter’s Mini.  More tips at CNET.
Important scriptural principles about government - Hat tip: RedBlueChristian
More from the Religion of Peace: They won’t rest until they [...]

The Duck and the Devil

Got this from someone at CareNet.  It is a great illustration of how Satan works to accuse us.   
There was a little  boy visiting his grandparents on their farm.  He was given a slingshot to play with out in the woods.  He practiced in the woods, but he could never hit  the target.  Getting a little discouraged, [...]

Thanksgiving sermon

Let’s spend as much time thanking God for all He as done for us as we do asking him for things.

Gender selection abortions

RedBlueChristian had a good article called THE TYRANNY OF CHOICE about  gender selection abortions, or more specifically, abortions of unwanted unborn females.
Pro-choice feminists get tied up in knots over this topic.  They obviously want to condemn the practice, but how can they and remain true to their worldview? 
Consider their logic: It is ok to kill the unborn [...]

Men wrote the Bible, so it must have mistakes?

A common objection to the assertion that God inspired the writings of the Bible is that men wrote it, so it must have mistakes.  Sadly, I have often heard this from committed Christians.
The argument usually goes like this:
Premise 1: Men wrote the Bible.
Premise 2: Men make mistakes.
Conclusion: God didn’t write the Bible.
But note that premise [...]

Weekly roundup

Coming soon to  a school district near you: Schools ‘Callous’ Toward Parental Concerns Over Transgenderism.  This school is teaching 3rd graders about transgenders and transvestites.  Believe it or not, there are even worse things being done in other parts of the country.  You get this – and more! – when sexual preferences become civil rights.   
In [...]

Zeal

Being zealous for your faith is often portrayed as a negative.  But what does the Bible have to say about zeal? 
One of the most clear and instructive passages is from Paul in his letter to the Galatians.   Note that he says that being zealous is fine, but the purpose must be good and we should [...]

Bible Study Blog update

We’re starting a new book on the Bible Study Blog: Leviticus.  Seriously.  All are welcome.

The Supreme Court & Partial Birth Abortion

Hopefully the Supreme Court will make the right decision and uphold the ban on Partial Birth Abortions (aka infanticide), though Planned Parenthood is working mightily to prevent that (your tax dollars at work!).
The challenge to the law will be argued by Priscilla Smith of the New York-based Center for Reproductive Rights and by Eve Gartner of [...]

Dalmatian Theology

They don’t refer to it as such, but many Christians teach a message of Dalmatian Theology, whereby the Bible is only inspired in spots and they are inspired to spot the spots.   (Hat tip to the Baptist pastor who coined this phrase. )
Saying the Bible isn’t fully inspired by God may seem like a humble premise, but [...]

Movin’ ‘em to the right

Note: This is not a political post at all.  Really.  When I say right I literally mean to the right in the chart below, not to the political right.  We will now resume our daily post. 
This isn’t a continuum of behavior from bad to good, though there may be some correlation there.  It is purely [...]

Book recommendation – The Question of God

The Question of God: C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud Debate God, Love, Sex, and the Meaning of Life by Armand M. Nicholi Jr. was a terrific book about two men with some ironic similarities in their upbringing but who arrived at radically different worldviews.  Based on what I have read elsewhere about both men, I [...]