Category Archives: Ethics and Morality

Getting a Grip on Words and their Meaning

Posted on July 1, 2013 by ronfurg

I subscribe to the Presidential Prayer Team (PPT) newsletter and was suprised to see that they picked up an article by James Watkins, a writer and humorist whose work I admire and have previously shared on this wee blog.  Mr. … Continue reading →

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To Bikini or Not

Posted on June 29, 2013 by ronfurg

Today I want to share a link to an interesting and what many will consider a controversial issue, i.e., modesty.  This particular article by Kayla Gulick, one of my very fave bloggers at Lessons of Mercy, addresses what is, even … Continue reading →

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Is the Bible Inconsistant on Same-Sex Acts

Posted on May 22, 2013 by ronfurg

Is the Bible Inconsistent on Same-Sex Acts The above is a link to an article by Dr. Timothy Keller.  Dr. Keller is Pastor of the Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City.  Redeemer is notable not only for winning skeptical … Continue reading →

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Pornography and the Brain

Posted on May 9, 2013 by ronfurg

Pornography and the Brain The above is a link to a very enlightening article which explores the scientific basis for pornography addiction and some of the terrible effects of pornography.  The article is written by The Gospel Coalition’s Joe Carter … Continue reading →

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Just How Bad Can Bad Be?

Posted on March 28, 2013 by ronfurg

We don’t normally go through our days contemplating theological topics like the doctrine of original sin.  But, that doesn’t mean they’re not important and don’t deserve our attention.  I certainly don’t know all the opposing views on the controversial issue … Continue reading →

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What We Can Learn From Steve Jobs

Posted on February 10, 2013 by ronfurg

Like many of you I have owned and admired Apple products.  My first was a Macintosh issued to me by the FBI Laboratory back in the day.  I loved it and subsequent Apple marvels.  Well — the force behind all … Continue reading →

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Got the Blues?

Posted on February 5, 2013 by ronfurg

The following is an article by the “Tour Guide” of the Truth Project, Dr. Del Tackett. It deals with the media’s worldview and the worldview of much of modern culture and society and how that worldview deviates from The Kingdom … Continue reading →

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What’s Happening to the Good Old USA

Posted on January 28, 2013 by ronfurg

The following article is by Anand Giridharadas, a commentator who writes for the New York Times.  I find his articles interesting for their insight and lack of the bias which is frequently such a part of such commentaries.  I believe … Continue reading →

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Presidential Inauguration Committee: Gigleo Must Go

Posted on January 14, 2013 by ronfurg

The following Gospel Coalition Blog posting is by Joe Carter.  I wonder if the mere act of reposting this article, without comment as to its merit or lack thereof, will result in my being labeled as intolerant by those whose … Continue reading →

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Grace Rightly Understood

Posted on November 25, 2012 by ronfurg

The Eric Metaxas biography of German preacher and theologian, Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Bonhoeffer – Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy) was a shock to my system.  I had not previously been aware of most of the details of Adolph Hitler’s rise to power and … Continue reading →

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