Category Archives: Gay

7 links worth seeing

1. A Nation of Wimps  Parents are going to ludicrous lengths to take the bumps out of life for their children. However, parental hyperconcern has the net effect of making kids more fragile; that may be why they’re breaking down in … Continue reading

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When the facts expose the agenda

How do you respond when facts emerge to expose the deception behind agenda-driven news? Please don’t retreat into frustration that leads to inaction and non-participation. I realize that sometimes it’s hard to tell who is being honest. It’s appealing to … Continue reading

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Tolerance as a strategy, not a virtue

NBA player Jason Collins has been celebrated as heroic for announcing, “I’m a 34-year-old NBA center, I’m black. And I’m gay.” And, as long as he doesn’t break any laws regarding sex, he is free in this country both to … Continue reading

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Bill O’Reilly and the Bible

  I heard Bill O’Reilly’s arguments last night about gay marriage and was frankly impressed — especially with his point about why marriage should only change for gay marriage.  This is another way to express concern about what people see … Continue reading

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If only gay marriage was all they wanted

  When it comes to the gay marriage debate, I think a lot of people are making superficial assessments based on gut reactions. Following popular ethical standards of the day, I hear lines like these:  “Hey, it won’t hurt me, … Continue reading

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Responses to my Sunday Column

  I’ve had an even number of positive and negative responses to my recent column, “New pope fails litmus test” (Sunday News of Lancaster, Pennsylvania). Some folks left voice mail at my office; others chose to email their responses and … Continue reading

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Question from homosexual boss

– A former university student from our ministry contacted me with an important question:  “See earlier today, my boss at work called me into his office to discuss something work related, and somehow we wound up changing the subject and … Continue reading

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New Pope fails litmus test

  As soon as the new pope was chosen, certain voices from the Democratic Party subjected him to the litmus tests. Although I am not Catholic, I was very disappointed to see how quickly these voices dismissed the new pope. … Continue reading

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Marriage: What It Is, Why It Matters …

  “Marriage is based on the truth that men and women are complementary, the biological fact that reproduction depends on a man and a woman, and the reality that children need a mother and a father. Redefining marriage does not … Continue reading

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Parents face transgender rules

  I’ve spent a lot of time in Massachusetts. My wife grew up there and, for many years, we continued her family’s tradition of vacationing on Cape Cod. There are many things I enjoy about Massachusetts, not least of which … Continue reading

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