Dear Angela, Thank you for writing to me, and I am very sorry about your distress. I hope that the Lord can use some of what I write here to bring you some measure of comfort. I do know that the comfort ...
Abortion Regret
Historical Backdrop to Smashmouth Incrementalism
As best as I can recall, abortion first became a real issue for me when New York legalized the practice, three years prior to Roe. That happened in 1970, but my recollection of my anger and dismay is somehow located during my time in the Navy, sometime in 1971 or 1972—so I don’t know what …
Smashmouth Rising
Introduction: Last week I participated in a debate over abolitionism and abortion with T. Russell Hunter, sponsored by Bibledingers. I thought the exchange was fruitful, courteous, and well worth considering. ...
Smashmouth Incrementalism and the Trump Train
Introduction: The last month has seen a number of remarkable and momentous events. We may begin with Joe Biden's disastrous debate performance, the pressure on him to step down, and the palace intrigue ...
Smashmouth Incrementalism at the Polls
Introduction: So a couple of days ago, Donald Trump announced his stance on abortion. He declined to go for a national abortion ban, saying that the issue should be left to the individual states. In ...
Roe Reversal Rainbow Month
Introduction: Last Friday the Supreme Court dropped its 5/4 ruling in the Dobbs case, effectively reversing the infamous Roe decision of 1973. Their decision ended 49 long years of political heartbreak, ...
Audio Reading of Post
Glory, Glory, Glory to God
Before reading our text for this morning, I cannot let this moment pass unremarked. As you have already heard in the exhortation, this last Friday the Supreme Court reversed their infamous Roe decision of 1973. That makes this our first post-Roe worship service. And if you are not yet fifty years old, this means that …
Sounds Kind of Insurrectioney, Jane
Introduction: We are coming up on the release of the Supreme Court decision on Dobbs. In anticipation of that decision, quite a few people are bracing for real trouble. As they ought to be. ...
7 Things to Remember in the Debris Field of Roe
Introduction: As I write these words, the Supreme Court is poised to strike down Roe. One rumor has it that this may be done as early as today and, if true, would be cause for great rejoicing. ...
Audio Reading of Post
SCOTUS and Throckmorton, Two Hot Takes, Sorry About That, I Know It’s Early
SCOTUS: Yesterday somebody leaked a draft opinion written by Justice Alito, in which we were given a strong indication that Roe v. Wade was going to be struck down. In response to this, I tweeted the following. If Roe has been struck down, then glory to God. But sit tight—the unprecedented leak means that we …