Is Reincarnation Biblical?

Is reincarnation biblical?No, reincarnation cannot be reconciled with the Bible or the Christian faith in any way. Rather, it is a concept which comes from ancient Hindu texts such as the Upishads. At its core is the law of karma, which teaches that we are rewarded or...

The Darwinian Paradox

Another school paper, this one from a Western Civ class around 2003 A number of years ago, I had the privilege of touring the historic Rhea County Courthouse in Dayton, Tennessee. Eighty years ago, this stately, yet unpretentious building was the site of the infamous...

Confessions of a Political Independent

On occasions where my writing veers into the political arena, it is easy for some to assume that I am a Republican. The truth , however, is that I have not actively identified with any political party in well over twenty years. That decision was very deliberate and I...

Christians No Foes To Progress

Published in The Daily Beacon, Monday, February 19, 2007 Adolf Hitler once remarked that “Once the enemy has been identified, all proof becomes automatic.” When society looks for scapegoats, religious groups have always been an easy target. In today’s...

Christians Must Denounce Anti-Semitism

Published on The Tennessee Journalist on June 8, 2009 “His blood be on us, and on our children.” These chilling words are well known from the account of Jesus’ trial recorded in Matthew 27:25. Throughout history, they have been used (completely out of context) to...

The Case For School Choice

NOTE: This post was originally a paper I wrote for a political science class back in 2003. Nonetheless, the issues it addresses are as relevant as ever. In June of 2002, the push for educational reform by means of private school vouchers scored a major victory as the...