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politics, Steve Hays

Do you Support the Caging of Children?

September 25, 2020March 24, 2021 TheSire

https://twitter.com/otto_mezei/status/1307461608201912320 This question was asked in the context of a conversation about the moral nature of killing image-bearers in a woman’s womb. This is a common leftist talking point. Here was my response: Would you prefer all those children been … Continue reading Do you Support the Caging of Children?

politics

Biden on China

September 17, 2020September 18, 2020 TheSire

It seems very strange to see the party that associates itself with fighting the modern-day nazis of our time are supporting a candidate that presents a positive relationship with China. China and Iran are hoping for Biden’s corpse to get … Continue reading Biden on China

politics1 Comment

The Biden/Harris Conundrum

September 4, 2020July 2, 2021 TheSire

I wish to provide here some links for why Biden shouldn’t have made Kamala Harris his running mate. It shows poor judgment and further radicalization of the Democratic party. Continue reading The Biden/Harris Conundrum

philosophy, Presuppositionalism2 Comments

Aristotle: A Van Tilian’s Thoughts

August 26, 2020June 16, 2021 TheSire

I wish to give some critical remarks towards the metaphysics and epistemology of Aristotle regarding universals. Aristotle wishes to do justice to both universality and particularity. He tries to improve on the Platonist program. He sees the issue with this … Continue reading Aristotle: A Van Tilian’s Thoughts

Roman Catholicism, Sola Scriptura1 Comment

2 Timothy 3:16-17 & Sola Scriptura

August 13, 2020March 8, 2023 TheSire

This is a response written to a Catholic that responded to my article on Sola Scriptura. Here follows his article (in block-quotes) and my follow-up responses (normal text). Roman Catholic Introduction Definition according to James White “Positively, the doctrine teaches … Continue reading 2 Timothy 3:16-17 & Sola Scriptura

Jimmy Stephens, philosophy, science

Materialists Answer to the Problem of Induction

August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 TheSire

Recently Jimmy had a conversation in regard to the issue of the materialist answer to the problem of induction. Here it is: NewAtheist: Where by facts are justified through local observation rather than conformity to a universal schema. It works … Continue reading Materialists Answer to the Problem of Induction

Chris Matthew, Jimmy Stephens, Metaphysics1 Comment

Universals

August 12, 2020April 22, 2021 TheSire

I was asked about universals and I asked Jimmy to comment upon the issue. Here were his thoughts: Scott the Classical Apologist: Reflecting on our conversation last week, in terms of the form and matter conception, do you hold that … Continue reading Universals

Ethics, philosophy, politics

Is a Lockdown Justified?

August 10, 2020 TheSire

I was on twitter and a person was responding to me over the issue of whether lockdowns are ethical. Here is my response: Lockdowns are inherently evil and you claim to be a Christian??? You do know Noah and his … Continue reading Is a Lockdown Justified?

baptism, Orthodox, Roman Catholicism

Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation?

August 9, 2020August 10, 2020 TheSire

I engaged in a conversation regarding the topic of whether baptism was necessary for salvation. TheSire: I’ve collected scholarly materials in regards to the issue of whether the Bible teaches one needs to be baptized in order to be saved: … Continue reading Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation?

politics1 Comment

Why you Shouldn’t have Voted for Sleepy Joe?

August 7, 2020September 17, 2021 TheSire

We often find ourselves in political debates with family, friends, or coworkers trying to refer to reasons we don’t wish to support or vote for certain individuals. I think it’s useful to collect these things because people have a short … Continue reading Why you Shouldn’t have Voted for Sleepy Joe?

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