Michael W. Austin's Blog, page 6

Religious Pluralism and Religious Relativism

Just because there are diverse religious beliefs, it does not follow that religious belief is mere subjective preference or opinion.

Rights, Responsibilities, and Guns

We hear a lot about the right to own a gun, but we need to craft laws and foster a culture that emphasizes the responsibilities that come with that right.

Religious Reasoning for a Secular State

Many religious people see secularism as evil, but there are good reasons for religious people to support a secular society.

The Kind of Liberty We Need

When we think about a democratic society, where the common good is valued, and when we think about individual human flourishing, a particular form of liberty is crucial.

It's Not a Gun Problem, It's a Heart Problem

The fact that humans have a heart problem actually supports the claim that we need more rational and restrictive gun laws.

A Good Guy with a Gun?

The claim that the only thing that can stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun is clearly and demonstrably false.

Only Outlaws Will Have Guns?

"If guns are outlawed, then only outlaws will have guns!" This claim has been around for decades. Is it true?

What's Wrong with Negative Soccer?

Is there something morally wrong with parking the bus?

The Character Gap

Most of us, at the core, are a mix of good and evil. There is a gap, a character gap, between who we are and who we should be.

The Devil You Know

Elicka Peterson-Sparks argues that there is a strong connection between certain forms of conservative Christianity in the United States and criminal behavior.