Kansas City Chief placekicker, Harrison Butker, raised himself from relative anonymity with a commencement speech at Benedictine College (Atchison, Kansas) last week. He spoke of Catholicism, of Catholic and traditional values to Catholic kids at a Catholic college. He spoke of “controversial” things like the importance of family, the domestic church, and our distinct rolesContinue reading “Let’s Kick Butker”
Category Archives: Faith
The Search for Meaning: The Beginning of Our Eternity
We are in this world for possibly a century, not enough time for many to contemplate what, if any, meaning is attached to their own existence. Other concerns distract or occupy their time. I have certainly contemplated life’s meaning myself, but haven’t fully explored the matter–nor will I ever. We should never stop asking questionsContinue reading “The Search for Meaning: The Beginning of Our Eternity”
Pope Francis: What Do You Mean?
Politics often intrudes into the moral sphere. For instance, abortion has been a political issue the last fifty years, but the Catholic Church has consistently opposed abortion as immoral. The world’s standard is in direct opposition to God’s standard; it violates the sixth commandment. Abortion advocates say it is inappropriate to preach on this political issue and shouldn’tContinue reading “Pope Francis: What Do You Mean?”
The Search for Meaning: 1989 vs 2024
Let’s call this a discussion on the meaning of life. My friend and debating partner led to this discussion with his skeptical questions regarding my biblical worldview. He also outlined his own value system, one that relies neither on God nor Marx, today’s favorite philosopher. Standards I cannot alter God’s standard to suit myself. It stands aboveContinue reading “The Search for Meaning: 1989 vs 2024”
Ignoring the Evil of Nashville
In my last post, I asked why one-channel media ignored the crime and the manifesto of the Nashville shooter, a member of an “oppressed” group, and failed to blame the usual suspects (guns, Christians, conservatives). A friend of mine called me paranoid: There seems to be a bit of paranoia with your statement. How wouldContinue reading “Ignoring the Evil of Nashville”
The Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Exposed
Eight months ago, a Nashville shooter killed six in a shooting spree in a Tennessee Christian school. guns-and-transgenderism-it-is-all-about-the-narrative. The shooter was transgender and the targets were Christians, a narrative difficult to spin. Because no transgenders, gays, minorities, or other oppressed groups were targeted, the usual suspects, Christians and conservatives (especially Caucasian ones), were not blamed.Continue reading “The Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Exposed”
Discussion: Can We Find God? Yes, of course, We can.
Recently, I wrote of a Maui church remarkably untouched by the awful “fire hurricane” (the term used by Hawaii’s Governor Josh Green). It seemed miraculous to me, but my interest was further sparked by skeptics who insisted nothing unusual had occurred. show-me-a-Hawaiian-miracle-and-I-will-believe The skeptics protective instinct is to invoke the term “science”, as if theContinue reading “Discussion: Can We Find God? Yes, of course, We can.”
Show me a (Hawaiian) Miracle and I Will Believe
If you see something so unlikely given the circumstances, something that speaks of divine intervention, will you believe it is a miracle or will you call it something else? Unless you already have some faith or a mind seeking truth, I think you won’t believe. Still, try this miracle on for size, in any case.Continue reading “Show me a (Hawaiian) Miracle and I Will Believe”
O Canada: Please Let Me Die (Or Maybe Not?)
When my mother was admitted to a nursing home, her doctor, nurses and facility administrators encouraged me to let her die, to “die with dignity”. She was past 90 years old; she had had Alzheimer’s for a dozen years; she had just broken a hip and was now immobile. There was virtually no hope ofContinue reading “O Canada: Please Let Me Die (Or Maybe Not?)”
Government Directed (Again) not to Censor
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states Congress can make no law to abridge (i.e. limit, censor) speech. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, andContinue reading “Government Directed (Again) not to Censor”
Seek the Truth 