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Category Archives: cultural analysis
My Quick Take on the Ford/Kavanaugh Hearings
I watched every bit of the Senate Judiciary Hearings and testimony of Professor Ford and Judge Kavanaugh today with great interest. (I was supposed to be working on a book deadline!) I thought Professor Ford was very compelling in telling … Continue reading
Is the Bible Cool with Same-Sex Marriage?
A few weeks ago, a church in SoCal hosted a very thoughtful, cordial and substantive discussion between Matthew Vines and Sean McDowell on whether the Bible allows for same-sex relationships and marriage. I consider both of these men to be friends … Continue reading
Posted in commentary, cultural analysis, culture, lgbt, marriage, Sexuality, theology
Tagged bible, gay marriage, gay theology, matthew vines, same-sex marriage, scripture, sean mcdowell
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Toxic Masculinity? There’s No Such Thing
“Toxic masculinity” has been cited as the cause of everything from the #MeToo sexual assault crisis to mass shootings. But the phrase “toxic masculinity” is an oxymoron, like jumbo shrimp. One thing refutes the other Masculinity cannot be toxic. Maleness … Continue reading
Marriage as #1 Driver of Social Justice
A foundational value in our nation is the opportunity for all its citizens to be able to compete for a fair and meaningful shot at the American dream. This begins with access to citizenship, educational opportunity, and securing meaningful work … Continue reading
Posted in commentary, cultural analysis, culture, marriage, politics, Uncategorized
Tagged child welfare, marriage, poverty, social justice, social mobility, welfare
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Reformation Day: What You’ve Been Taught Is Not Even Close to the Truth
Millions are celebrating one young Augustinian monk’s consequential actions on this year’s 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Even those with no interest in the history of Christianity often know the story of the great Martin Luther and his revolutionary doings … Continue reading
Why Manhood Doesn’t Happen Naturally
In terms of human development, healthy masculinity is not natural. It doesn’t just happen. It must be constructed. This is not the case with womanhood. Her biological make-up ensures the girl will more naturally grow into a healthy woman. As … Continue reading
Posted in cultural analysis, culture, feminism, manhood; masculinity, Sexuality, Uncategorized, womanhood
Tagged anthropology, female, femininity, male, man. woman, manhood, masculinity, womanhood
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A Man with a Gun in Taco Bueno
Last week I was taking advantage of .99 cent taco burgers at Taco Bueno. Taco burgers. 99 cents. Duh. As I’m enjoying my dinner, a man walks in with a gun. Few were in the place, so there was not … Continue reading
Posted in commentary, cultural analysis, culture
Tagged firearms, guns, mass shootings, open carry, pistols, shootings
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HRC Celebrates Walmart for Having Same Bathroom Policy as North Carolina
No one missed that the Human Rights Campaign, the largest and most powerful gay lobby in the world, called down unrelenting hell-fire upon the state of North Carolina for their bathroom policy last year. You surely missed that this year, … Continue reading
A Thick as a Brick Cover That’s Thick as a Brick
I’ve been a Jethro Tull fan since the age of 10. Looking at JT music tonight on YouTube, I stumbled upon this interesting bit. It’s a group of young music school hipster-nerds from the Berklee College of Music in Boston … Continue reading
The Trick to Understanding the Totally Contrary Truths of Trump
Ever since a particular evening in early November 2016, nearly eveyone on the Left and many on the Right have been atomically gobstopped at how America could elect the man it did for President. How could so many Americans be … Continue reading →