Category Archives: Religion

Yes, you’re a Christian, but are you honest?

Posted on June 2, 2012 by jackpelham

If you’re like most, you’re a Christian because you have some level of respect for Jesus.  OK, nothing wrong with that at all.  But people being people, they often lose sight of the principles behind the things they respect—behind the … Continue reading →

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We Love Our Labels!

Posted on May 20, 2012 by jackpelham

I’m about to crack open a can of worms that can’t be fully dealt with in a single article.  This is a topic that has been strongly on my mind lately and it seems time at least to get it … Continue reading →

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Response to a Huckabee Supporter

Posted on May 14, 2012 by jackpelham

This post is a response to a comment made on Facebook.  Here’s that comment: Unfortunately, I really believe Mike Huckabee in 2008 represented God’s final chance for America, at least politically speaking. We all pray for Godly, Christian leaders. God … Continue reading →

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A Reply to the Phat Man on “And They Say There Is No God”

Posted on May 14, 2012 by jackpelham

This post is a reply to a blog post here:  And They Say There Is No God Matt, Many controversies, such as the one you highlight here about whether there is a Creator, are themselves secondary to a greater problem.  … Continue reading →

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How Can I Trust You?

Posted on May 12, 2012 by jackpelham

Have you noticed how some people seem hard-wired to get you to believe and to act like they do?  Indeed, some people seem to operate on the untested assumption that all their friends ought to do as they do.  Having … Continue reading →

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How can I tell you?

Posted on May 5, 2012 by jackpelham

In a recent article, I posed the question “Should I tell you?“, regarding the situation in which I’m pretty sure you’re wrong about something, but am uncertain as to whether you will tolerate a discussion about it.  In this present … Continue reading →

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How To Be Criticism-Proof

Posted on April 13, 2012 by jackpelham

If you or anything you care about is being criticized, and if you don’t really care about truth, honor, or self correction, this article lists some strategies you can use to pretend that you are criticism-proof.  The stakes are high … Continue reading →

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The “Judge Not” Fallacies

Posted on April 12, 2012 by jackpelham

Increasingly popular in the United States is the notion that it is morally (or perhaps otherwise) wrong to “judge” others.  And akin to this notion is the notion that it is also wrong to judge anything else.  I have been … Continue reading →

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Should I Tell You?

Posted on April 12, 2012 by jackpelham

If I believe you are wrong about something, should I tell you, or should I keep it to myself? What a dilemma! On the one hand, I could free you from some error that is hurting you or holding you … Continue reading →

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Just One Pull of a Trigger

Posted on April 12, 2012 by jackpelham

If it ever were to become necessary for me to shoot someone, I sure do hope that that person has colorless skin, has no sex, nor sexual preference, and no nationality, belongs to no socio-economic class, has no political affiliations, … Continue reading →

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