Mask mandates and business restrictions are ending at a statewide level in Texas. On Texas Independence Day, March 2nd, 2021, Texas Governor Abbott announced that Texas he would rescind his statewide mask mandate and business occupancy restrictions. There has been considerable disagreement and debate regarding the legality and appropriateness of mask mandates in response to the pandemic. One surprising place where the debate was taking place was within the Republicans of the Texas government.
Read MoreSince the rise of Modernism and Liberal theology, Conservatives have fought tooth and nail for the authority of the Bible. The Bible has been the core of every theologically conservative worldview. One practical use of the Bible is Christian counseling. However, Conservatives themselves differ over which counseling approach(es) are most appropriate.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, February 16th, 2020, a church met on a hill across from Planned Parenthood in Knoxville, Tennessee. The name of this particular church, however, is a very uncommon one. It is called “The Church At Planned Parenthood” and according to their website they are not a protest, but a “worship service at the gates of hell.”
Read MoreDave Ramsey, who some have affectionately called America’s Uncle or Uncle Dave, came under fire for his remarks about $600 stimulus checks. Ramsey, on a Fox News interview, said that he does not support stimulus checks. He said: “I don't believe in a stimulus check because if $600 or $1400 changes your life you were pretty much screwed already.” You got other issues going on. Ramsey was accused of “poor-shaming” and many tried to cancel him. Being, the stubborn and outspoke person that he is, Ramsey did not cave to cancel culture. He responded to the criticism on his show with a classic Dave Ramsey rant.
Read MoreWhy is ‘race’ such a crucial issue today? Are you Black, White, Asian, Hispanic, etcetera? Everyone (especially those on the Left) seems to be urging everyone else to ‘talk about it.’ “We need to have these tough conversations,” people say. “We need to bridge the gap between White and Black America.” (Forget about Asian America or Hispanic America. For some reason it always seems to come down to White versus Black.) However, it is the concept of different races which allows for racism in the first place. Thinking about race, at least in the way everyone seems to want us to, makes you more racist.
Read MoreThe Trinity is perhaps the distinctive doctrine of Christianity. Trinitarianism has been a test of orthodoxy throughout most of Church history. This article seeks to defend the Trinity using sound exegesis. First, various theological works and creeds are examined to define the Trinity as something cannot be defended if it is not defined. Second, some non-Trinitarian views are defined briefly. Third, several key scriptural passages are examined in context, which suggest orthodox Trinitarianism.
Read MoreAs Texans, most of us care about preserving safe, family-oriented, Christian communities. How do we know if supporting the legalization of marijuana is the right thing to do? When our decisions affect our community and families, and when people look to us for guidance, as Christians or as healthcare professionals, I believe there is one overriding moral principle in doing the right thing. Part One of Six.
Read More“Why is my liberty judged of another man’s conscience?” (1 Corinthians 10:29 KJV). These words of Paul illustrate that he believed in a right to the freedom of conscience. From the freedom of conscience (the right to hold certain convictions) comes the freedom of speech (the right to promote one’s views). While American freedoms continue to crumble, it could always be worse.
Read MoreThe National Women’s Law Center reports that the number of women in the workforce is at a three-decade low. After about 275,000 additional women left the workforce in January 2021, female participation is at 57%, which is the smallest percentage since the late 1980s. What is causing this? Seemingly, tyrannical overreach of government. Meanwhile, as women are struggling to stay employed, the Biden administration is attempting to destroy women’s sports.
Read MoreNatural philosophy was and is the use of philosophy to pursue knowledge and understanding of the natural world. Science is thought of as an improvement upon natural philosophy like modern pharmacy is thought of as an improvement upon strictly herbal remedies. However, science can mean several things. What follows is a brief description of each of the three proposed meanings of “science.” Then a distinction between natural philosophy and the philosophy of science is made. Finally, the case is made that natural philosophy, the philosophy of science, and scientific investigation are all inseparable and contingent on prior metaphysical values.
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