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Tyranny at the Wheel

Tyranny at the Wheel

Facebook is hopping on the train of “tolerance,” “equality,” and “love.” They are actively promoting “Pride Month.” This is accompanied by this logo:

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How cute, eh?!

Well, they put the ball on the tee, and now I’d like to take a swing. The policy of war is that the only cause to draw one’s sword is in the act of defending one’s homeland. To advance one’s own realm by trampling on the homeland of others is tyranny; but when tyranny encroaches upon the soil of one’s nativity, the sword must be drawn. Wallace once said, “He strikes home, when right points his sword.” I want to strike home, and thus I raise the sword of truth. I do not wish a violent struggle; rather, I believe that the force of persuasion, and the sharpened blade of the pen is the weapon of choice in this battle. The Tyrant of Deception is forcing itself upon the sacred territory of freedom, and thus it is the hour when those who would fight for truth, justice and liberty to refuse to kiss the sword that would enslave them; rather, now is the time to point to the injustice of this campaign.

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Summer Advice for Sons

Summer Advice for Sons

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(and the rest of us too)

Though I do not yet have sons, one of my desires is to help my sons (should God grant them to me), as well as other young men navigate the issue of how the Bible would have them use their sexuality, and how they ought to interact with women (no matter what she is wearing, or . . . not wearing).  Our egalitarian society furrows its brow and wrinkles its nose at any attempt to establish Biblical notions and mindsets, especially when it comes to gender. Women should be free to do whatever they want and dress however they want, without the tyranny of patriarchalism breathing down their necks. In their mind, a woman should be free to wear a slinky, and not have to worry in the slightest about having the pulse of men quicken. [Read more…] about Summer Advice for Sons

Think About Porn

Think About Porn

I have sat on the front row of ministry to young men for many years now. One recurring issue, which likely won’t surprise 13249101983_7c77392512_nanyone, is the issue of addiction to pornography. In fact, I have dealt with so many men (both young and old) who have expressed a struggle with lust and porn. Two things ought to be said on this head; first, a man struggling with controlling sexual desire is not abnormal and ought not to surprise us. Secondly, however, the Gospel brings a man’s appetites into subordination to a higher law than the law of testosterone; this law is called the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus (Rom. 8:1-3). Yes, naturally speaking a man will be controlled by his raging hormones; however, the Christian man is born again, has a new nature, has new affections, and thus his natural cravings are submitted to the clear command of God’s Word and to the empowering grace of God’s Spirit.  [Read more…] about Think About Porn

When Feminism Wins

When Feminism Wins

As the assertion goes, Christianity oppresses women. However, Christianity, as based upon the Bible, is not oppressive of females, in fact it is far more protective of women than any other religion/worldview in existence. I give Leviticus 20 as Exhibit #1. Note that the commands of this chapter all deal with sexual deviancy (and it is one kinky can of worms). Each command centers around a key statement: “If a man (insert sexual deviancy here).” Levitical law places the onus on MEN for sexual and gender confusion. If a man seduces a women, or he has a strange attraction to his uncle’s wife, his father’s daughter, his employee, etc. the man takes the main blame.  It is clear that God places the responsibility for sexual clarity directly on the broad shoulders of men.  [Read more…] about When Feminism Wins

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