Conversation with a Jehovah’s Witness

In August of 2006, I wrote an article which was printed in the Tallahassee Democrat newspaper. This article led to an e-mail conversation with a Jehovah’s Witness believer. In order to give some context to the conversation, the original article is copied below. Following that is the conversation. Disagreement Needn’t…
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I’m Shocked They Apologized

Rap music is all the rage these days among many in the younger set, but almost all of it is filled with gross immorality. Of course, it is not all that way. There are rap singers who perform cleaner music. That said, there is a strong tendency among the more…
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The Counseling Misdirection

Recently, a federal judge in Florida issued an order granting summary judgment in a lawsuit that invalidated a city ordinance. This ordinance prohibited licensed counselors from providing voluntary talk therapy to minors who were seeking help to reduce or eliminate unwanted same-sex attractions, behaviors, or identity. Over the last several…
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“Talk Therapy” and Jail

First it was considered a mental disorder. Then it was considered not a mental disorder. Now, considering it a mental disorder can be a criminal offense. We are talking, here, about homosexual behavior. Attitudes about this topic have radically changed over the years, to the point that now anyone who…
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Are Christian Beliefs Allowed in the Public Square?

Every Fall, at the beginning of the school year, there are a couple of different Christian efforts that play out in high schools around the country – and even around the world. Both of these see significant participation each year. One of the events is called “See You at the…
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The Fall of Christian Values

Recently, the Wall Street Journal did a poll in America dealing with the topics of children, religion, and patriotism. The purpose of the poll was to get a read on people’s attitudes about these topics. They also polled these same questions back in 1998. This gives us the ability to…
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