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    Issues affecting our everyday lives, loves, and whys.




  • When Is Abortion Racism?


    Dirt: A Guide On How To Get Family And Friends' Traffic And Criminal Records


    Save the Baby Humans!


    Would You Consider Abortion If...?


    Relationships, and Their Stages


    The FAMOUS Virginity FAQ!


    My article in the Washington Times


    Thought-provoking article about sex "Holy Sex" by Philip Yancey

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    "The means by which we live have outdistanced the ends for which we live.   Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power.  We have guided missiles and misguided men. "
    -Martin Luther King, Jr.


    Social Issues

    October 2010
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    Deflecting Guilt: Why People Are So Hard on Uncommon Sins

    August 2010
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    30-Year-Old Reflections - Part II

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    30-Year-Old Reflections - Part I

    March 2010
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    "I'm Sorry" != Apology?

    December 2009
    The Virgin Manifesto
    Check out my new website!

    October 2009
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    Drastic Changes: Moving in Order to Pursue a Relationship

    August 2009
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    "I'm Sorry If I Offended You"

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    5 Reasons Why Riding a Motorcycle is Safer than Driving a Car

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    5 Reasons Not to Have Health Insurance

    July 2009
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    Wanted: Men (sexual experience not necessary)

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    Quick Thoughts #2: Part 1

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    Some Observations About College During My Second Time Around

    May 2009
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    Lust of the Flesh: The Temporal Lose-Lose Result of Volitional Celibacy

    March 2009
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    Quick Thoughts #1

    [VIDEO-Religion/Economy] - Thanks John!
    What Is the Recession For? - John Piper
    A great Biblical perspective.  Highly recommended.

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    Your Response, Or Lack There-of, To a Personal Email or Invite Says A Lot About How Much You Really Care

    December 2008
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    Proposition 8 (The Gay Marriage Ban in CA) And Pop Culture

    November 2008
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    'Four Christmases' Review Downright Whack

    August 2008
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    The Chapman Family Tragedy and Hope

    July 2008
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    Get Some Nuts!
    Mr. T get's tough with some Euro-wusses

    [ARTICLE-Social_Science/Sexual Orientation]
    Is Sexual Orientation Biological? (REASONS.org)
    Genetic Basis for Sexual Orientation? (cont’d)

    [ARTICLE-Social/BMI]
    Top 25 "Skinniest" counties in America
    My county is #25!

    [ARTICLE-Social/USA]
    Commentary: What's right with America?  Plenty (CNN.com)
    Commentary: Your gas money for a flat screen? (CNN.com)
    Wow, these last two Glenn Beck commentaries have been great IMO

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    The "cute couple" comment
    A compliment or just trying to be nice?

    [ARTICLE/VIDEO-Religion/Politics]
    Evangelical movement touts 'Jesus for president' (CNN.com)
    Hippie psycho-babbling slackers or authentic Jesus-followers?  You make the call!

    [ARTICLE-Social/Children]
    Does Having Children Make You Happy? (NEWSWEEK.com)

    June 2008
    [ARTICLE/VIDEO-Social/Teen Pregnancy]
    Teen girls reportedly make pregnancy pact (CNN.com)
    Give the Gloucester Girls a Break (TIME.com)
    Whether there was a pact or not, what a sad state of affairs.  Poor baby girls.  And I feel bad for the children they're carrying too.

    [ARTICLE-Social/Sci-fi]
    The Greatest Art Featuring 6 Iconic Scifi Villains (IO9.com)
    There's some fun stuff here, especially the Star Wars cast band.

    [ARTICLE-Religion/USA]
    Religious Americans: My faith isn't the only way (MSNBC.com)
    Survey shows growing religious tolerance when it comes to different faiths
    Tolerance at the expense of integrity?  You make the call!  Answer to come eventually...

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    Surfers, Paparazzi Clash On SoCal Beach
    Violent surfers shred paparazzi over Matthew McConaughey
    'Point Break' producers threaten to sue hahaha

    Science proves that bikinis turn men into boobs (MSNBC.com)
    Sexy images rob male brain of ability to make wise decisions
    There's three sure things in life...death, taxes, and bikinis turning men into boobs.

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    Why I feel bad for guys that have to commute and work in D.C.

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    Top 10 ways we guys "sneak a peek" of T&A on the Metro

    [ARTICLE-Society/Gay Marriage]
    Gay-marriage debate is over (NEWSWEEK.com)
    Scream, shout, jump up and down.  No matter.  The gay-marriage issue is over and done with.  The upshot: love won.
    Throw in the towel everyone, God Anna Quindlen created the universe and has the immutable authority to dish out absolute morality as He she sees fit.

    May 2008
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    The 75 Skills Every Man Should Master

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    Dealing with the Transition: Singleness to Adulthood, Marriage, and Family

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    Commentary on the revocation of the California same-sex marriage ban

    [ARTICLE-Life/Video games]
    What's so fun about 'Grand Theft Auto'? (MSNBC.com)
    It's a blast to play a criminal in a safe, consequence-free environment

    [ARTICLE-Politics/Immigration]
    Marches won't bring immigration reform (CNN.com)
    Immigration activists again take to streets demanding to be heard
    Um, I tend to agree with second generation Mexican-American Ruben

    [ARTICLE-World/Genocide]
    Woman opens heart to man who slaughtered her family (CNN.com)
    I knew she was a Christian before I read the article.  Only Christ's forgiveness can spur that.

    April 2008
    [ARTICLE-Life/Sex]
    Stripper culture riles up Christina Ricci (MSNBC.com)
    The opinionated actress is riled up about the objectification of women.
    You go girl!  I have a new found respect for Christina

    [ARTICLE-Life/Obesity]
    Couch-potato culture may cut our lives short (MSNBC.com)
    Will today’s kids be the first generation to reverse U.S. longevity gains?
    Better think twice before stuffing little Johnny and Susie with McDonald's French Fries

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    "Kids Who Don't Play Video Games Are At Risk"
    Great discussion/interview video.  Highly recommended.

    [ARTICLE-Economy/Food]
    U.S. food prices rising (MSNBC.com)
    U.S. seeing worst food inflation in 17 years
    Vindicated!  For my food choices that is

    [ARTICLE-Politics]
    America's Road To Recovery (CNN.com)
    Glenn Beck: America needs a 12-step program
    Interesting insights I tend to agree with

    [ARTICLE-Workplace/Religion]
    Corporate America turns to God (CNN.com)
    When God goes to the office
    Now if only K-12 schools would be more open to the idea we may get somewhere as a society

    March 2008
    [ARTICLE-Relationships]
    End of marriage -- time to party? (CNN.com)
    Divorce ceremonies for healing ... maybe a toaster
    Wow, just wow...

    [VIDEO-Relationships]
    "I Guess You'll Do" (BREAK.com)
    A sad sarcastic humor animated video, but probably true for so many people without purpose bigger than themselves in their life

    [ARTICLE/VIDEO-Relationships]
    Couple, married 83 years, share their secret (MSNBC.com)
    If your confidence in humanity and relationships was shaken by the two previous posts...this may repair it

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    Whatever You Do Don't Talk About Morality When Addressing Immorality!
    Commentary on the Eliot Spitzer prostitution debacle

    [ARTICLE-Health/Food]
    Junk-food dieters fake their way to skinny (MSNBC.com)
    Diet soda, sugar-free gum keep calories down, but at what cost?
    I now have a definition for my eating style!  Should I feel guilty?

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    Why those that date liberally put their friends and family in a difficult position

    [ARTICLE-Religon/Politics]
    Huckobama (WASHINGTONPOST.com)
    Revealing the hypocrisy of Secular America

    [ARTICLE-Parenting]
    Spare the Rod? (NEWSWEEK.com)
    Spanking may lead to aggression and sexual problems later in life, says a new study.  So why do so many parents still believe in it?
    I'm having a hard time finding the link between sexual deviance and loving discipline.  I'd love to see the details on the samples.

    [ARTICLE-Sexuality]
    Born-again virgins (MSNBC.com)
    Through spiritual or surgical routes, women give their first time a do-over
    Food for thought...and I have many thoughts.  It will make for good commentary for my book.

    January 2008
    [ARTICLE-Parenting]
    'Never Go To Bed Angry'
    This is just one of the six most common marriage myths...well-intentioned advice can still be wrong (PARENTING.com)
    Some stuff to chew on for my married readership...and perhaps those planning to get married.  In my ignorance, I tend to agree with most of it.

    [ARTICLE-Health]
    Not everyone's a good plastic surgery candidate
    Plastic surgery may change your appearance, probably won't change your life (CNN.com)
    Oh really?

    November 2007
    [ARTICLE-Abortion]
    The Impact of Legalized Abortion on Crime
    Oh the logic holes are staggering.  Read the comments for some interesting response.

    October 2007
    [VIDEO-Life/Adultery]
    'Life's short, have an affair'
    Ha, there are so many Biblical truths here, both good and bad, I don't know where to start.

    September 2007
    [ARTICLE-Life/Sexuality]
    Gay Rights Gain Ground Around the Globe
    If this is indeed the pulse of the world, then God have mercy on my grandchildren...

    [ARTICLE-Life/Relationships]
    8 Things No One Tells You About Marriage
    Rare and surprisingly good marriage advice from mainstream media.

    [ARTICLE-Life]
    Do-Not-Call Lists Set to Expire
    Make sure you renew your registration by Sept. 15 or woe is you!

    [ARTICLE-Life/Relationships]
    Study: Live-in Boyfriends Outdo Husbands on Housework
    This article is frustrating. On one hand it's damning for husbands (though did the study include yard work?), but on the other I feel like it's just another attempt by the media to justify an immoral lifestyle any way they can - to numb the conviction they have. Simply put, I'd rather be a loving, committed husband that laxes on housework than a Mr. Clean who's too selfish, impatient, and cowardice to honor and respect my girlfriend by marrying her.

    August 2007
    [ARTICLE-Life/Money]
    Helmsley leaves her dog $12 million in trust
    Money be damned; what a pitiful and lonely life she must've lived.

    [SOCIAL-Life]
    What's in a name?  How one word changes the world of the abortion debate

    July 2007
    [ARTICLE-Life/Sex]
    Lust trumps love when it comes to having sex
    I'm assuming none of these polled were married

    [VIDEO-Life/Brazil Trip]
    A video slideshow of my Brazil trip
    My buddy Erik put this together, check it out!

    [ARTICLE-Life/Pets]
    America's Pet Obsession
    Americans spend an astonishing $41 billion a year on their furry friends
    I'm gonna say it here...America's idolization of pets is one our greatest, yet most neglected and marginalized sins

    My Brazil photo-journal is finally up!

    June 2007
    [LIFE]
    My Trip to Brazil

    May 2007
    [ARTICLE-Social]
    U.S. divorce rate lowest since 1970
    Come again?

    [ARTICLE-Life]
    Ravi Zacharias responds to the Virginia Tech shootings
    A little late, but still very appropriate

    April 2007
    "God uses a wife's inner beauty to transform her husband"

    March 2007
    [ARTICLE-People]
    Terrence Howard, a Hollywood actor you can actually respect
    Ya gotta give props to any man that's trying to reunite with his wife that he's already married twice; plus he's a physics nut.

    [Sports/Social]
    Peyton Manning on SNL

    [ARTICLE-Social]
    Parenting: A downside to day care?
    And I say it again, why spend millions of $$$ on studies that are already obvious?  Mom's that put their children in front of careers rock!

    [ARTICLE-Religion/Social]
    Design and Default
    Thanks for the find T Wear!

    [ARTICLE] Harvard abstinence group fights back
    More power to ya peeps!

    [ARTICLE] Homosexual acts immoral?
    The ongoing saga concering General Pace's comments that it is so...

    [VIDEO] "GOT MILF"?  More like "GOT IDIOT".
    Sometimes I really wondering what girls are thinking when they marry certain guys.  It makes having compassion very difficult.

    LifeChoices Resource Center website now up!
    My brother John does all the websites for SLM (Sanctity of Life Ministries).  I think he does a great job, don't you?

    [VIDEO] Smart girl in a bar
    I'm teaching all my daughters this.  Thanks Mrs. Gibbs!

    February 2007
    Tuesday - February 27, 2007
    [ARTICLE] The me, me, me generation
    Study blames 80's self-esteem drive for self-centered students
    Why do they spend millions of dollars on huge studies that are already so obvious?

    [ARTICLE] Powerful X-ray machine debuts in Phoenix
    Interestingly, airport security applications rose 1200% from men ages 16-24 after this article came out.

    Miracle baby indeed
    Amillia, all 10 ounces and 9 inches of her, single-handedly striking a major blow to "pro-choice" status

    [ARTICLE] 1 Woman at a Time
    The abortion war you never hear about

    [VIDEO] Homophobic Snickers Super Bowl ad?
    Not sure why they're upset, they would've never shown two guys kissing on a Super Bowl ad 20 years ago

    [ARTICLE] To spank or not to spank?
    Many parents stand up to experts and support a smack on the bottom

    [ARTICLE] Time to kill off Cosmo? (the magazine)
    submitted by Thomas Wear - thanks!

    January 2007
    [VIDEO] When Is Abortion Racism?
    1/27/07 sermon by pastor John Piper

    [ARTICLE] Callous abortion backers
    by Rep. Chris Smith

    Why debit cards are just as bad, if not worse than, as credit cards

    [ARTICLE] A guy's guide to breast-feeding: Don't be a boob
    To look or not to look? How men should act around a nursing mom
    When boobs are invovled, a guy's brain always loses - it no longer functions

    Top 10 Things That Affirm A Man's Virility

    Freak out bride

    Living life at $7.25 an hour
    EbbWorld's Economics 101

    December 2006
    [ARTICLE] Even grandma had premarital sex, survey finds
    "9.5 out of 10 Americans, men and women alike, have had premarital sex, according to a new study."
    Just makes me depressed and want to give up...

    Virgin lust versus non-virgin lust

    November 2006
    [ARTICLE] The n-word
    A word with consequences

    [VIDEO]CNN - Porn: America's Addiction
    Part 1
    Part 2
    Part 3
    Kick's most of our @$$es

    [ARTICLE] Report: Early preemies should not be saved
    Sounds like the merciful and compassionate thing to do, but in my heart of hearts it just doesn't seem right...even if there is only a 1% chance they'll make it out of the hosptial.

    Two very unusual things just happened to me

    [ARTICLE] Religion: Making babies the 'Quiverfull' way
    1.  As I see it, 90% of the time this is all about "hey look at our big family" instead of "hey look at Christ".
    2.  Is is just me, or do families like this always have weird-looking, fashionably-challenged kids?

    Democrats & Republicans & God random thoughts

    Depression

    [ARTICLE] 26-year-old woman unexpectedly gives birth
    Can someone tell me how this is possible?  I don't believe this woman.

    [ARTICLE] Study dispels common myths about sex
    Oh really?

    October 2006
    Transformation of a model

    Went to a wedding this weekend - here are some thoughts

    [ARTICLE] Ms. magazine names women who had abortions

    [FORUM] Reader responses to above article
    Interesting to read how polarized opinions are

    Hinder's "Lips of an Angel" lyrical idiocy

    May 2006
    [ARTICLE] Full time salary for stay-at-home-mom? $134,121.00


    April 2006
    Any truth to that?

    Postpartum Depression: Readdressed

    America's Weight Problem: Q & A

    SLM's new MySpace.com page


    March 2006
    Bono speech - National Prayer Breakfast

    [ARTICLE] 'South Park' Cruise-ing for Scientology bruising?
    Despite their often crude and vulgar offerings, South Park does make very many intelligent and intriguing social and religious commentaries via those cussing little 4th graders.
    Watch the episode on Scientology here
    Watch the episode on Mormonism here
    Watch the episode on euthanasia here

    [ARTICLE] Men's activists launch 'Roe v. Wade for Men'
    And I didn't think men could get anymore @$$hole-ish...I was wrong.


    February 2006
    [ARTICLE] Reality Check for 'Roe'
    ...at the same time, the pro-abortion-rights interest groups are just beginning to grapple with an uncomfortable truth: that many of the million-odd women who have abortions every year are deeply troubled, if not guilt-ridden.  "Our patients are not coming to, quote, 'exercise their constitutional rights'," says Claire Keyes, who runs a Pittsburgh abortion clinic.  "They want to talk about prayer and forgiveness."

    [ARTICLE] Your Taboo, Not Mine:
    The furor over cartoons of Muhammad reveals the zealot's double standard
     (life)


    January 2006
    Liberal Media

    Should pregnant women be counted as two on the highway?


    September 2005
    [ARTICLE] Divorce's lasting effects
    Things like this should be required reading in all pre-marital counseling!

    [ARTICLE] Study: More women experimenting with bisexuality
    Does it really surprise you considering the way most guys treat/view them?

    [INTERACTIVE] How poor are you compared to the rest of the world?  Or should I say utterly rich?

    [ARTICLE] Is monogamy dead?
    Perhaps, save a scattered few.


    August 2005
    [ARTICLE] U.S. abstinence push may be hurting AIDS fight
    Talk about a conflict of world-views

    [ARTICLE] Salty dogma: Bono gives an explicit confession of being saved by Grace, not Karma

    [ARTICLE] The Myth of 'Having It All'  Young women expect now to have both kids and careers.  Should they?


    July 2005
    Why I like Condoleezza Rice

    Current social issues of note


    May 2005
    Florida judge approves abortion for 13-year old


    March 2005
    Death sentence by jury that discussed Bible thrown out  (CNN.com)
    God forbid, pun intended, we appeal to any "higher authority" or the very foundational fabric of civilization's general standard of law and ethics when making a civil judgement.

    National Geographic Special: In the Womb
    Sunday, March 6, 8pm
           Before it take its first breath, a human baby has been through an incredible transformation...  From a single cell to a complex, self-sustaining organism.  With ground-breaking photography, computer graphics, and 4-D imaging, In the Womb reveals this amazing process as the first heart cells begin to beat, the nerve cells flicker to life, and the senses develop.
    Watch a Preview


    January 2005
    Real Contrition

    Same-sex 'marriage' non-rights
    -by Thomas Sowell (Washington Times)

       "But this is the antithesis of equal rights. If you have a right to someone else's approval, they don't have a right to their own opinions and values. You cannot say what "consenting adults" do in private is nobody else's business and then turn around and say others must approve of it."


    December 2004
    The atomic bomb that saved the Republic

    Thanksgiving thoughts

    The many faces of AIDS/HIV


    November 2004
    My thoughts on the Monday Night Football intro controversy

    My election sentiments for the most part


    October 2004
    I admire Avril Lavigne. Plus she's pretty cute :)


    August 2004
    Preach it sister! (about the “breast-feeding in public” controversy)

    I'm speechless, utterly speechless


    July 2004
    Sex requires no skill   (from my inexperienced perspective)

    Are they effing serious?!?!


    June 2004
    Unfettered textile sensuality isn’t as freeing as women thought...hmmm


    April 2004
    Abortion: the facts     (because my male opinion seems to matter not... in light of the recent issues revolving around D.C. and politics)

    In the nicest possible inquiry...how the heck do “unplanned” pregnancies occur?! I’m merely confused.


    January 2004
    Safe sex    (I know this is basically an F-you to everything I stand for concerning abstinence and all, but I still think it's funny)


    December 2003
    Black, white, Philadelphia Eagles, and human origins


    November 2003
    Postpartum depression

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