by James H Boyd | Aug 21, 2022 | Ethics and Difficult Issues
In Part 1 of our discussion, we looked at the constant calls by politicians to ban so-called “Conversion Therapy” for individuals with unwanted same-sex attraction (SSA). We also examined the fallacious nature of the accusations and how the current...
by James H Boyd | Aug 21, 2022 | Ethics and Difficult Issues
Are you “pro-choice?” Those on the left side of the political spectrum often like to describe themselves by this title, loudly proclaiming that medical decisions should be between an individual and their doctor or service provider. Yet if you support a...
by James H Boyd | Jul 17, 2022 | Ethics and Difficult Issues
The notion of equality is a very noble one. Every right guaranteed by our Constitution is equally available to every law abiding American citizen. This is at the very core of the American experience. Many of these rights are specifically enumerated, such as freedom of...
by James H Boyd | Jun 24, 2020 | Articles From the Vault, Ethics and Difficult Issues
Originally published on James and Dave’s Bible Page And will you profane Me among My people…killing people who should not die, and keeping people alive who should not live…? (Ezekiel 13:19) …it can be easily demonstrated that the death penalty...
by James H Boyd | May 28, 2020 | Christian Living, Ethics and Difficult Issues
A visit to a neighborhood pet store may not often be the scene for raising profound theological questions, but that is exactly what happened to me several years ago. The store featured an impressive collection of exotic reptiles, including a number of large snakes....
by James H Boyd | Dec 22, 2019 | Church & Culture, Ethics and Difficult Issues
This was a paper I wrote for a Political Science class I took back in the early 2000s. While the issues today are different, the underlying issues are very much the same. The inscription on our...
