Category Archives: Religion

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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On Praying for Politics

Posted on March 17, 2012 by jackpelham

It would seem that many Americans pray about political elections.  I’ll share some evidence about that shortly, but for now, let’s take that as a given.  They may pray, for instance, that a certain candidate wins the Presidency, or that … Continue reading →

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How a Simple Game Revealed a Crucial Paradigm Flaw

Posted on March 14, 2012 by jackpelham

Whoda thunkit?  It turns out that one puzzling and disturbing episode in a board game revealed a church’s fundamental paradigm flaw—one that it took me years to figure out! Here’s the story: Having recently joined a new church in the … Continue reading →

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The Dishonesty of Not Responding to Proof

Posted on February 29, 2012 by jackpelham

Recently, a friend sent me a link to an old acquaintance’s blog.  My friend noted that the blogger had been significantly challenged by a commenter, and she wondered whether he would respond.  Last night I checked again to see, after … Continue reading →

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The Brick Fallacies and Addictive Belief

Posted on February 4, 2012 by jackpelham

Throughout my life, I’ve argued and argued with people about the various tenets of their beliefs, whether the subject matter is religion, politics, science, or whatever else.  In this time, I’ve been amazingly ineffective at persuading most of those with … Continue reading →

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Most People Don’t Want What They Need

Posted on February 1, 2012 by jackpelham

This topic probably deserves a book of its own, but for now, I wanted to post some observations. I’ve been watching, and I see a general rule at work in our society:  Most people don’t want what they need.  Instead, … Continue reading →

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On Christians and Constitutional Amendments Regarding Morality

Posted on January 31, 2012 by jackpelham

I am disappointed in so many Christians on issues like abortion, drugs,  and what is commonly referred to as “gay marriage”.  They vie for Constitutional amendments to prohibit these acts because they believe that God condemns these acts.  Yet God … Continue reading →

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On the Limits of the Human Imagination

Posted on January 28, 2012 by jackpelham

I observe that certain things seem to be beyond the scope of the human imagination.  Yes, our imaginations are powerful, and can render many exciting, useful, and entertaining things, but it may just be that there are some boundaries beyond … Continue reading →

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