Gene Edward Veith Jr.'s Blog, page 154
June 14, 2016
Transgendered men in women’s sports
The sports world obediently accepts the new cultural mandates about gender. That means transgendered men can now compete, as women, in women’s sports. Consider this case study: Fallon Fox is a man who has transitioned into being a woman. He, now called she, competes in women’s mixed martial arts. Fox has so far beaten–and beaten [Read More...]
Thoughts about the Orlando shootings
Liberal commentators on the Orlando shootings are downplaying Islamic terrorism as a factor to concentrate instead on the need for gun control laws. Some are even blaming Christians! The reasoning is that no evidence has of yet turned up that ISIS planned and ordered the attacks from Syria. Therefore, this is a “lone wolf” act [Read More...]
June 13, 2016
Millennials and vocation
Barna has done a study of the millennial generation’s attitude towards work. Most do not see their careers as central to their identities (unlike Baby Boomers). Rather, their jobs are there to fund their personal interests. And yet, Millennial Christians are more likely than Baby Boomers to see their work in terms of “calling” (a.k.a. [Read More...]
Clinton ad tries to woo Christians with pro-life imagery
Clinton’s SuperPAC is running an ad showing a disabled child, complete with parents talking about seeing her on ultra-sound and saying what a “blessing” she is in their lives. The point of the ad, though, is not to make a case that you shouldn’t abort disabled infants in the womb, as is the common practice. [Read More...]
Court says 2nd Amendment gives no right to “concealed carry”
A federal appeals court ruled that the 2nd Amendment does not give people the right to carry concealed firearms. The Constitution clearly affirms the right to “keep” (possess) and “bear” (carry) arms. Does the court think it’s only constitutional to carry weapons openly, on gun belts? Or would it allow that to be restricted also? [Read More...]
June 11, 2016
ISIS attacks America, kills 50 in Orlando
Omar Matteen called 911 at 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning, pledged allegiance to ISIS, then opened fire in a crowded gay bar, killing at least 50 and wounding 53 more. After a three hour hostage standoff, he was killed by police. The attack is the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. On Thursday, ISIS threatened to attack [Read More...]
June 10, 2016
Summer Christians & Winter Christians
Some Christians feel closer to God when they are happy (and if they aren’t, they often feel that there is something wrong with them spiritually). Other Christians feel closer to God when they are hurting or struggling. Those with the sunnier religious experience have been called “Summer Christians.” Those with the darker experiences of God have been called [Read More...]
Refusing to bake Trump’s cake
BuzzFeed announced that it would not honor a $1.3 million advertising contract with the Republican Party because Donald Trump is going to be the nominee. I suspect other businesses will have similar qualms, as we are already seeing with some rock musicians not letting Trump’s campaign play their songs. So how is that any different, [Read More...]
Sequel to “The Passion of the Christ”
Mel Gibson is reportedly planning a sequel to his film “The Passion of the Christ,” focusing on Christ’s resurrection. Screenwriter Randall Wallace (Braveheart) told Hollywood Reporter that he is working on the script. From Paul Bond, Mel Gibson Planning ‘Passion of the Christ’ Sequel (Exclusive) – Hollywood Reporter: Mel Gibson and writer Randall Wallace are working on a [Read More...]
June 9, 2016
What does it mean to be “blessed”?
“This is a real blessing.” “I have been so blessed.” “Count your blessings.” “God bless you!” “The Lord bless you and keep you. . .” The word blessing expresses an important concept in Christian spirituality. But what, exactly, does it mean? My daughter, Mary Moerbe, has written a book on the subject, entitled Blessed: God’s Gift [Read More...]
