…[P]rotection of liberty, even in the face of contrary popular opinion, is an Iowa tradition. The very first reported decision in the territorial era protected the liberty of a former slave, and the court has built upon that foundation over the past 170 years. On Friday, the court added another historic decision to the body of Iowa constitutional law.
Des Moines Register, “Ruling Upholds Proud Iowa Tradition”
[Y]our writings about this issue [Christianity] have an academic texture. Judging from your analysis, you have read the Word of God academically, hoping that human “reasoning” has the power to get the Truth from the Word. Of course it hasn’t. (more…)
There is a striking similarity between the arguments used to justify anti-miscegenation laws and the arguments put forward today against gay marriage. (more…)
Live and learn. Here is an excellent article that discusses conservative and liberal positions. There is more support for the other side than I had thought, but again, Jesus is silent on the issue. (more…)
In a very un-Christian manner, I’ve been trolling the blogosphere, arguing with those who see homosexuality as incompatible with Christianity, posting versions of the questions below. Hat tips: Toby Johnson (for the questions) Rowland Croucher (paraphrased), and “Elaine”– all from whom I have borrowed heavily.
