General posts that are not about any topic in particular.
This is part of a series. See part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, and part 5. Note: links will go live upon publication. So far in this series, we’ve both expressed and received criticism. Whether any of it has been constructive or not is a matter of perspective. …
This is part of a series. See part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, and part 6. Note: links will go live upon publication. I have written extensively on the topic of how Christians are not to resist evil. “Lying to Combat Lying” (2023-04-28) “Fighting Evil or Doing Good?” …
This is part of a series. See part 1, part 2, part 3, part 5, and part 6. Note: links will go live upon publication. Today’s constructive criticism pertains to the reading and use of scripture. Death Is Sleep The New Testament is full of references to what happens after …
This is part of a series. See part 1, part 2, part 4, part 5, and part 6. Note: links will go live upon publication. After I wrote “Sigma Frame Abandons the Patriarchy,” Jack responded with two comments on his own blog. In “Constructive Criticism, Part 2,” I responded to his tips …
This is part of a series. See part 1, part 3, part 4, part 5, and part 6. Note: links will go live upon publication. I don’t regularly and consistently read Sigma Frame or its comments anymore, so when Jack responded to “Sigma Frame Abandons the Patriarchy” with two lengthy comments on his …
This is part of a series. See part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, and part 6. Note: links will go live upon publication. Today’s class will be a lesson in how not to write a comment. If you were good at the debate team in High School, starting …
I’m a semi-regular reader of Feeriker’s blog. His family and work situation is interesting, and he often asks for prayer. I also sometimes read his comments at other places (when I happen to notice his name pop up in my RSS feed). Well, Feeriker tends to write mostly well-measured responses, …
This is part of a series on Roman Catholicism and the eucharist. See this index. I’ve been reading the recent writings of Bruce Charlton, where he appears to assert—in his recent post “If I do it, then it can’t be bad…” (The example of “AI”)“—that AI is inherently evil and …
A former reader and commenter has claimed many times that the image of God came only to men, that is, “biological males” and not “mankind.” A lot of discussion ensued, but I have never taken a chance to summarize the many articles and comments that came out of that discussion. …
Someone recently left a comment where he promoted his skills at interpreting the original biblical language. And, what do you know, he’s following through on his promise! Look at that, his own translation! It is curious that he is citing Epiphanius, who believed that all of humanity—both men and women—were …