On the eve of the mid-term elections, I've been reading, studying, and thinking more about the nature of politics and mine own personal political leanings, and have come to the conclusion that I am not a libertarian, although I might vote for one. Libertarianism is represented by individuals such as Ron Paul (whom I voted … Continue reading Why I’m not a Libertarian (but I might vote for one)
Category: Government
When the Trust Fund Runs Out
Financially, a trust fund is a an asset given by one person/party (grantor) to another person/party (beneficiary) that is managed by a neutral third party (trustee). Often these funds are set up for children who are too young to manage their own money, and so the money is left "in trust" until the child comes … Continue reading When the Trust Fund Runs Out
Personal Piety isn’t Enough: The Church is More Important Than Ever
The Water In Which We Are Drowning With all of the hubaloo regarding the inauguration of Biden yesterday, I had intended to add my two cents to the overflowing coin bank of opinion on the recent 2020 elections. But due to unforeseen events, I am late to the party. That's ok, my understanding is that … Continue reading Personal Piety isn’t Enough: The Church is More Important Than Ever
Who Is that Unmasked Man?
How should Christians respond to mask mandates?
Justice is Blind
This is the second entry in a series of thoughts on living in a just society. The first post is here. The first time I heard someone use the expression "justice is blind" I thought it was a derogatory statement. My elementary school mind could not understand how a lack of vision could be anything … Continue reading Justice is Blind
Get Your Hands off my Kid
I was probably somewhere between 10 and 12 years old when some friends and I went to a waterpark in Sapporo, Japan (where I lived as a kid). We were making our way from the outdoor pool to the indoor pool when someone grabbed me, lifted me up, and threw me across the water. I … Continue reading Get Your Hands off my Kid
Justice Defined
An introduction to the concept of justice.
That Time our Hermeneutic Didn’t Come Home for 3 Days
Should Christians support the government's response to Covid-19?
I’m in Charge of Me
This is the first in a series of essays on the nature and role of government.
Nathan Writes 