God is Not Merciful

Strictly speaking, that is. For to say that God is full of mercy is to imply that mercy exists outside of Him. God cannot be full of anything because God is everything. He can have no attributes because attributes imply deficiencies and imperfections, neither of which exist in God. Technically, God is not merciful, but … More God is Not Merciful

Man & Woman

If man was made from the slime of the earth, does it not follow that he will have a tendency towards earthly matters? If woman was made from the rib of man, does it not follow that she will have a tendency towards interpersonal matters? Does not man seek to subdue, conquer, and rule over … More Man & Woman

Nasty Junk?

The marital act is often referred to as “doing the nasty,” and sexual organs are often referred to as “junk.” Both of these disgusting and derogatory designations are definitely detrimental. The marital act is blessed and even commanded by God Himself. To call it “nasty” is to insult God’s creative plan. Sexual organs are also … More Nasty Junk?

Politically Correct?

G.K. Chesterton once said that when man ceases to worship God he does not worship nothing but worships anything. Some would argue that that anything is man himself. For when man ceases to worship God, he worships himself. And when man worships himself, he establishes safeguards to prevent against offending himself. One of these safeguards … More Politically Correct?

An Easy Life?

Suffering in its essence is repugnant to our human nature. We naturally run from it. We always want to seek an easy life. But if we acquire and lead this easy life, what reward can there be for that? Every mature adult will admit that pain is typically a prerequisite for pleasure. If we wish … More An Easy Life?