Christian Apologetics – Page 8

Why Do We Do What We Do?

I was born in 1960, so I grew up at a time when obeying your parents and teachers was expected, and they were to be respected. My father was a pastor, and one thing he preached about more than once was the ten commandments, one at a time–OK, maybe not #7, the adultery one. IContinue reading “Why Do We Do What We Do?”

Harmless Pranks, or Dangerous and Damaging Behavior?

One afternoon a couple months ago, someone rang my doorbell and pounded on my door. When I went outside, there was a boy on a bike, and he “apologized” for his “dweeb” friend. I told him that I didn’t hold it against them. A few hours later, however, I heard (and even felt) what soundedContinue reading “Harmless Pranks, or Dangerous and Damaging Behavior?”

AI and the Changing Face of Plagiarism

As a retired professor of ESL, I have been watching developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) over the past few years with interest, particularly ChatGPT, which is a chatbot and virtual assistant. OpenAI, which spawned ChatGPT, was founded in December 2015; ChatGPT was launched in November 2022. The pace of change in our contemporary world isContinue reading “AI and the Changing Face of Plagiarism”

How Much Should Christians Give?

When my wife and I were newlyweds, we were part of a church that occasionally included a bulletin insert called “The Church around the World.” It included news snippets about God’s people, the church, in various countries, including the U.S. One news item that caught my eye was the percentage of income given by AmericanContinue reading “How Much Should Christians Give?”

The Death of DEI in Business?

The abbreviation DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) has become a common way of signaling goals in both education and business, particularly since the death of George Floyd four years ago. DEI has two primary foci: race and sexual identity/orientation. In other words, the goal of DEI programs is to have broader representation from different races/ethnicContinue reading “The Death of DEI in Business?”