Racism and Rational Discourse
To attribute racism and discrimination to all of these unequal distributions is to assume the worst. Scripture, however, commands us to assume the best.
Rookmaaker and How to Approach Art
It is first of all necessary to understand that art is always an expression, even if only in part, of the artist’s worldview. Out of the fullness of the heart does the painter paint, and the poet wax lyrical.
What is the RefCon view on animal rights?
When we say that morality does not exist between humans and animals, we mean that it does not intrinsically exist. A moral relationship always entails a second-person relationship of accountability.
Psychology of Political Witch Hunts
Political witch-hunts follow a basic pattern. Random violence, false accusations, and crimes against a vague collective. These witch-hunts drive the cultural revolution, propelling the injustice of social justice.
Francis Schaeffer’s Iconoclastic Environmentalism
Pantheistic and theistic approaches to environmentalism are universes apart. Francis Schaeffer understood the wisdom of an iconoclastic approach to correct the idolatrous approach of pantheism.
Racial Reconciliation’s Stumbling Block
Racial reconciliation can easily lead to racial manipulation. Joseph Conrad addresses this concern in a grand tale of a crew of shipmates at sea. Perhaps Conrad's most important work exposes a difficulty that must be overcome in the pursuit of racial reconciliation.
Gun Rights, Protestant History, and Modern Research
Protestants have generally held a pro-life position. It is impracticable and infeasible to protect life when you are unarmed and helpless.
The Old Soul vs the Noble Soul
The guardians of our past were the unsung heroes of their day. Will we be considered 'old souls' or 'noble souls'? What should the genuine conservative desire?
Augustine as Common-Law Conservative
Liberals and Conservative want to claim Augustine as their own. With the doctrine of precedent, we explore his views on law, justice, and equality.
Women’s Draft: Who is Doris Miller?
Why are conservatives against women being drafted? If women are allowed by law to be in the military, why do we have a moral obligation to stand against it?