Applied Theology
I have taken a day for study today. One of the things I have been able to finally accomplish is to get a list of paper topics out to my students in Christian Ethics. I have pasted the paper topics below in the form of propositions, which I expect the students either to defend or... Continue Reading →
Although in Islam there are debates about the nature of Jihad and legitimacy of carrying out attacks in the name of Allah, there is not that much of a debate about whether Muslims ought to practice abortion. The general consensus is that abortion is haram, forbidden. The reason offered for the prohibition against abortions is... Continue Reading →
(The following blog first appeared under the title Savior Siblings and Septic Sons.) “Unto Us, a Savior Is Born in France,” such is the triumphant tone of the science headlinesfrom across the pond in France, where the latest “savior sibling” has arrived. He is a healthy baby boy, weighing in at just over 8 lbs. The... Continue Reading →
Chances are, you have had opportunities to consider whether tattoos are an acceptable option for Christians. The question is debated on the basis of Leviticus 19:28. It is worth considering. You may find this Q & A with Dr. Russ Moore helpful as he gives advice to a young man concerning whether he ought to... Continue Reading →
For an interesting and engaging article, read this Christian Post article about the riff between Pastor Rick Warren and the evangelical leaders in Uganda, Africa. They are disturbed, confused, and angry about what they believe is his capitulation toward the gay agenda. Interesting ethical issues abound in this article.
This article bemoans the fact that Obama's administration is not going to put a tax on cow burping. They attribute the lack of cow belching legislation to a powerful farmers lobby. First of all, it seems to me that it would have to be a ranchers lobby, rather than a farmers lobby. Nevertheless, the article... Continue Reading →
I have been speaking against the "Green Ethic" for some time now. I am considering changing the term from Green Ethic to Lunatic Ethics. Each time the global warming group establishes an ethical norm, science gets in the way and frustrates their global balance guidelines. Click on the headline below to see the latest example... Continue Reading →
Green diapers sound disgusting, don't they? Some of us have actually seen green diapers, along with many other diapers of varying hues in green and gold. However, the article I have linked here is not disgusting as much as it is dishonest. It exposes the hypocrisy of Green ethics. If we thought God’s commands... Continue Reading →
My last post was an example of one of the consequences of abortion: muddled thinking about the value of human life. One reader who commented sort of helped point out what I am trying to say. I have linked an article here that explains why this is no time for us to have muddle-headed thinking. ... Continue Reading →
The whole death with dignity movement is tied to abortion. Since when has death been dignified? We are on the side of life, not death. Death is the enemy--the last enemy to be undone by the Resurrection of Christ. The notion that it is better for unwanted or inconvenient human beings to die by abortion... Continue Reading →
Gregory C. Cochran 