I wrote a guest-post on The Council of Biblical Manhood and Womanhood blog about Megan Basham's review of the new movie He's Just Not That Into You. In the latest issue of World magazine, Megan Basham reviews romantic comedy He's Just Not That Into You (rated PG-13 for sexual content and some strong language). I've not seen it, but I am not surprised to learn that the film is nothing other than the latest variation on the same, worn theme of aggressive, independent women chasing men into their late 20s and early 30s, hoping against hope that they will somehow earn the unwavering love, … [Read more...] about He’s Just Not That Into You
Culture
A School Choice Argument From 1933
J. Gresham Machen: "The only way in which a state-controlled school can be kept even relatively healthy is through the absolutely free possibility of competition by private schools and church schools; if it once becomes monopolistic, it is the most effective engine of tyranny and intellectual stagnation that has yet been devised." -- J. Gresham Machen: Selected Shorter Writings HT: John Piper … [Read more...] about A School Choice Argument From 1933
Making Men Moral Conference
Owen Strachan is live-blogging the Making Men Moral conference currently being held at Union University. HT: JT … [Read more...] about Making Men Moral Conference
Obama Wants a European Transformation
Charles Krauthammer makes the case, calling Tuesday's speech "the boldest social democratic manifesto ever issued by a U.S. president." Excerpt: Reagan came to office to do something: shrink government, lower taxes, rebuild American defenses. Obama made clear Tuesday night that he intends to be equally transformative. His three goals: universal health care, universal education, and a new green energy economy highly funded and regulated by government. … [Read more...] about Obama Wants a European Transformation
Biblical Discipline and Children on the Autism Spectrum
The dramatic rise in the rate of autism diagnoses represents a deep sadness for some twelve million parents and a growing challenge for society at large. Experts tell us that an astonishing 1% of the population is autistic. Is the disturbing autism trend real, or is it just the latest secular excuse for bad behavior in children? For Christians committed to building their lives and their families on the word of God, a diagnosis of autism in a child represents a particularly acute conundrum: To what extent should the world's methods (particularly behavior modification techniques) be employed, … [Read more...] about Biblical Discipline and Children on the Autism Spectrum
California Passes Budget With Tax Increase
Figure out how much your taxes went up if you are a California resident. Be warned: It is over $700 if your household earns as little as $40,000/year. Ouch! [HT: Marni Chediak] … [Read more...] about California Passes Budget With Tax Increase