In Sunday’s sermon, I defined the term “self-referential absurdity.” This is an important concept when dealing with the mind of the late modern age. Have you ever encountered self-referential absurdity? Self-Referential Absurdity – When the application of a claim to…
Chandler Interacts With Difficult Pro-Abortion Arguments
What do pro-life advocates say in response to those who say abortion should be allowed in the first trimester or difficult situations? Matt Chandler speaks to this and other difficult questions.
On What Secular Basis is Bestiality Wrong? Polyamory? Adult Incest?
Help me fairly understand the worldview which says that moral values are a function of cultures rather than a transcendent standard. I am not trying to be insulting. I assume that most people who believe that morals are rooted in…
Four Questions Every Thinking Human Being Must Answer
If we are to take our heads out of the sand, and hit the hard questions head-on, so that we can be prepared for suffering, as we plan to do in the book of Job on Sunday, then we need…
How do we decide what is right and what is wrong?
Tim Keller, Albert Mohler, and Collin Hansen discuss the proper basis for making moral evaluations. Consider Keller’s point at the end. If the premise, “there is no god,” leads to a conclusion, “then there is no such thing as right…
How to Spot Someone Lying
Question: How do you spot someone lying? Answer: Try looking in the mirror. Sometimes the hardest liar to spot is the one in the mirror. In a new book Spy the Lie three former CIA officers detail strategies for detecting…
A Case for Polygamy?
Dr. Mike Wittmer: Many of us have been saying for some time that the normalization of homosexual marriage will inevitably open the door to the state’s acceptance of polygamy. Proponents of gay marriage typically scoff and say we’re silly for…
Do we expect a Spiritual blessing from stolen music?
It is ironic that many listen to worship music that they obtained illegally. Tim Challies: Despite the clarity of the law, many people continue to ignore it. This is true both within the church and without. A Barna report (link)…
Should Christians be cremated?
Justin Taylor points to a helpful article considering the ethics of cremation. David Jones, professor of Christian ethics at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has an excellent article in the latest issue of JETS on the topic of cremation, which I’ve…
Ethics Question: Can I Take a Picture of a Quote at Barnes and Noble?
Thesis: In a digital age, we need to be very careful about our integrity. If you are pressed for time, read only the question and respond if so inclined . The Question: Can I legitimately take a picture of a…