Introduction This long-form response grew out of a conversation I had on X about criminal justice reform. After someone objected to my claims, I felt it necessary to clarify and expand on my position in full. For context, I shared … Continue reading Mercy for Monsters
I often say that I’m a libertarian. This is because I find their explanations of markets to be the only adequate understandings that eliminate the need for theft. I often modify it to state that I’m a ‘Christian’ libertarian. If … Continue reading Examining the Libertarian and Randian Defense of Abortion: A Christian Perspective
(Posted in thanks to Saanvi’s help) We’ve addressed this argument in the past: Gender and Biology – The Council (spirited-tech.com) There are a few different points I wish to make. If these studies are correct, then it implies a trans … Continue reading Transgender Brains
The possibility of something going wrong should often give us pause, causing us to reconsider our actions. Take, for example, the act of shooting into a bush. We should only aim our weapons at targets we are fully prepared to … Continue reading Weighing Justice: The Death Penalty vs. The Possibility of Innocence
Section 1: Arbitrary Standards of Morality The majority opinion in Kennedy v. Louisiana relies on “evolving standards of decency,” which appeals to those who adhere to moral relativism or moral non-realism. This framework suggests that moral truths shift along with … Continue reading Unjust Conclusions: The Failures of Legal Reasoning in Coker and Kennedy
I’d like to offer some thoughts on Jonathan Mclatchie’s review of “Canon Revisited – Establishing the Origins and Authority of the New Testament Books, by Michael J. Kruger.” I’ve touched on his perspective briefly before, and I believe this is … Continue reading Unpacking Epistemological Assumptions: A Review of Mclatchie’s Framework
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