Shifting gears a bit in the abortion, I want to move downstream to the conversation about the fruits of abortion. Often, we judge decisions and directions based on the fruits they produce. We say the verdict is out until there has been sufficient time to assess whether the net result of the decision was a... Continue Reading →
Abortion Fact Checks
Barack Obama is clearly the most ardent sort of pro-abortion advocate. The record shows that he was instrumental in defeating the Infant Born Alive Protection Act while a state senator in Illinois. He has said that people are lying and misrepresenting the facts about his position, but the documents are on the table for review.... Continue Reading →
Palin Bad, Abortion Good
In an unusually frank admission, a leading doctor from Canada's OB/Gyn practices is worried that Palin's giving birth to Trig, her Down syndrome baby, is going to hurt the abortion industry. Up to 90% of Down pregnancies end in abortion. You can read the LA Times article here. I think this may have something to... Continue Reading →
Biden’s Bit on Abortion
Another common defense for pro-abortion advocates is the Joe Biden defense. Joe Biden of late has been saying that he is not in a position to push his views on others. He believes that a baby is a human from the moment of conception, but he doesn’t believe he has the right to tell others... Continue Reading →
Violins and Rights Violations
Another of the stronger arguments for abortion has been put forward by Judith Jarvis Thomson. She begins by assuming (as most of us would) that abortion is actually killing another human being. She doesn’t necessarily believe that it is the case that abortion is murder, but she wants to make a strong argument for abortion.... Continue Reading →
Saplings, Eaglets, and Little People
I want us to pause for a bit and consider a few other arguments for abortion. Judith Jarvis Thompson (and others) have put forward reasons for accepting abortion. We should listen to the best arguments and think about them because there are people who think they are doing good by supporting abortion rights for women.... Continue Reading →
Whose Body Is Aborted?
So, I wasn’t the only one thinking of putting out helpful, practical guides for speaking about abortion. Turns out, the guys over at “Between Two Worlds” are doing the same thing. They have published an article by D. A. Carson on practical strategies for discussing abortion. If you want a truly brilliant man’s advice on... Continue Reading →
What Kind of Right to Life?
The most egregious abuse of human rights in America is the practice of abortion. Ironically, many so-called civil rights groups support the practice. Be that as it may, I think the subject has been under America’s skin for more than 35 years now. Oddly, we don’t talk about it much. Many of us have been... Continue Reading →
Making Monkeys Out of Parents
Is it ok to lie to public school children about certain “facts” of science in order to “reach” them? Some scientists think it’s more than ok; they think it is necessary to mislead public school kids in order to counter the “subversive” effects of a Christian culture. Read this surprisingly candid blog from Discovery.
Palin’s Anthropology Live
One of the most hopeful signs of Sara Palin’s rise to the VP nomination for Republicans is what she brings to the table of humanity. Sara Palin’s life (her anthropology lived out) highlights the strength of the conservative tradition and the weakness of the liberal. Allow me to explain. When one looks at Palin’s family,... Continue Reading →
Pastor Bike Released
Pastor Bike from China has been released because of the support of some of you. More than 50,000 people signed a petition for his release. You can find the full story at this link: http://www.monitorchina.org/english_site/document_details.php?id=6055 The Chinese arrested Pastor Bike leading up to the olympics. They then let him go, only to re-arrest him. There... Continue Reading →
Stroup’s Slippery Slope
Christians and ethicists are routinely accused of making a “slippery slope” argument. You know, that is an argument which says we should not do something because it will lead to something worse. Needless to say, making slippery slope arguments never stop people from doing anything because prideful men are confident they will never go as... Continue Reading →
More On Orissa, India
If you followed the India post below, you may want to know that the violence has only gotten worse. My good brother Dr. Mooney has updated his blog with the latest on the killings in India. Read more at SoCal Theologica...
Olympics Over, Persecution Not
China hosted the Olympic games, and the world watched, while Christians spent time in prison all throughout China. The Communist government cracked down on Christians prior to the arrival of the Olympic games, ensuring protests would be minimal. The BBC, however, did a bit of good reporting on the reality of a Communist-hosted Olympics. In... Continue Reading →
Orphanage Attacked
Murderous cowards are attacking unarmed Christians in India even as you read this. This post comes as a call to prayer. As you and I sit in our homes, our brothers and sisters in Christ are having to hide in the jungles of India in a desperate attempt to save their lives. The story linked... Continue Reading →
Gregory C. Cochran 