Visionaries, What’s the deal? I wanted to talk about Margaret Sanger some more. And Darwin too. Got lots of cool quotes. Let’s have a rousing debate on racism! Throw me in that briar patch! Cordially, Douglas Wilson P.S. For those sensitive readers who might be offended by the literary allusion to Joel Chandler Harris, I …
Without Revolution
Visionaries, With one eye on the slavery issue, Andy asked if something is permitted by the Bible, but is not mandated, should a Christian society mandate that thing. For example, marriage is not required of Christians — the unmarried state is permitted. Should a Christian society take this information and use it to forbid marriage …
More on Race
Readers of this blog should remember that postings under “Apologetics in the Void” are publications from a couple years ago, and there is a tag line at the bottom explaining in detail. This one contains a response to an article in our newspaper, an article that helped kick off the slavery fracas. Visionaries, Below please …
Farley’s Ghost
Visionaries, Dan asked what students at NSA and Logos learn about the scientific method. In response to that question, one of the first things they might learn is that the phrases “the real world” and “the material world” are not interchangeable. Embedded in Dan’s question is the clear assumption that the Enlightenment project has its …
Three Jalapenos
Visionaries, I am offering a slightly edited post, for Susan. Her post describing the harsh realities of life under biblical law was very clever, and I thought I could make a similar point by sketching some aspects of life under the current theocratic regime of the great god Demos. An Open Letter to Dr. Dennis …
And My Son Weighed In
Visionaries, Finally! Someone understands! Of course, it is my son who understands, one who knows my quirks, like believing in right and wrong, not in mostly right and kinda wrong, but nevertheless I am encouraged to persevere. Cordially, Douglas Wilson At 10:58 PM 8/19/2003 Nate wrote: In my years on this mortal coil, there is …
The Ethics of Being Screwed Up
Visionaries, No, Jon has not quite gotten it yet. The point is not that since lots of people are screwed up, it is okay to be screwed up. The point is that if there is no such thing as being screwed up, it is okay to be screwed up. If there are no absolutes, then …
Pushing It Into the Corners
Visionaries, Tim Jenson said, among a number of other things, that using homosexuals as scapegoats was just plain cruel. Cruelty is bad? If there is no absolute by which we may judge society, then society becomes absolute. And, since Tim helpfully pointed out that most societies have mistreated homosexuals, then that must make it okay. …
Temporary Republicans
Visionaries, Sven writes that he has heard about a “group” that said that “there are thousands of ex-Republicans throughout the country! They are living proof that Republican orientation is not fixed permanently…”. So Sven argues that there’s hope for this unnatural, sinful leaning if only folks will seek it. Of course Republican orientation is not …
A Raspberry for Slander
Visionaries, I am afraid that Jon was distressed at my humorous response and thought it showed a lack of propriety on my part. A humorous response to grotesque slander is indicative of a lack of decency on the part of the recipient of the slander? But I am afraid I will not play that game. …