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Immigration Liberty — Open Immigration
This is a teaser of a forthcoming article that I’m about to have published in both The Articulate and The Rebirth of Freedom Foundation. This post is a more personal version of an article that I’m writing. I’ve been asked by many individuals why I support open immigration or “open borders” as some try to call it. We run this case in a high-school debate league in Texas — not the most immigrant friendly place on earth. This is my answer. I cannot overstate how strongly I feel about the topic of turning America into a land that accepts all people into her arms of freedom. I believe it to be of the most fundamental purpose of Government to protect the rights of all people that it comes across — government … Read entire article »
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Christian Objectivism
What always shocks me is how Christians view the principles of Objectivism as clashing with the principles of God and Christ, usually without any substantiation at all. The only way I can even fathom this happening, is on the basis of the ego (self-worth) and selfishness (self-interest). This post will probably be short, as I’m simply going to debunk the idea that Christianity and Objectivism aren’t compatible. Objectivism is not contrary to scripture, it compliments scripture. Pride — Ego The Objectivist is famous among all people for having a sense of pride that is disgusting. It … Read entire article »
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Empirical Deism
The entire basis of the current God-debate is wrong headed. We seem to be taking the approach that “proving” the existence of God is similar to proving that the minimum wage increases unemployment among minors, or that gun control increases crime. We seem to be taking the approach that it’s a political or economic debate rather than an analysis of the senses. We seem to view the proof for God must necessarily look like the proof of a principle or law of nature, rather than simply proof for the existence of a person. You believe in the Wal-Mart greeter because you see and hear them. You believe your neighbor exists because you see and and hear them. You believe your wife exists because you see, feel and hear her. You don’t … Read entire article »
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Absence
I’m currently in a hotel in Texas for a high-school debate tournament, hence my absence. It will be a few more days to a week before I’m able to post again. When I get back, I’ll be posting a short, mini-defense of capitalism, an explanation of the nature of the existence of God (or why most perspectives on the God debate miss a fairly simple observation), and a short explanation of how I concoct a theory. … Read entire article »
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A Short Case for Big Business
I’m an active member on a high-school debate forum[1], and the topic of big government was brought up. A fellow user, Caleb Winn, posted a quick summary of why big business isn’t wicked and evil, and in fact is essential and incredibly helpful for everyone, including the middle and poor class. I think he’s dead on. He based the following on the article “The Problem With Populists” by George Will: ——- “I have an idea, though. Let’s get rid of “Big Business” and see how we all like a world where food is much scarcer and more expensive, and where the kinds of life-saving medications and medical equipment that have saved the lives of millions of children were never developed.” “Big business may at times distribute wealth inequitably, but at least there is wealth … Read entire article »
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Mike Huckabee — Christian Hypocrisy
Mike Huckabee is currently waging one of the most sickening campaigns I’ve ever witnessed. He trumps his religion while violating its principles. He acts as though Romney is attacking him — he does this while responding with sarcasm and acting like a total jerk. Make no mistake — Huckabee’s campaign one-word slogan should be “Hypocrisy”. I don’t have a favorite GOP candidate. Though I’ll defend Romney here, I’ll defend him because he’s right in these controversies, not because I support him the most. I support at least two other candidates before supporting him. Still, Huckabee is currently shaming both his faith and his party. Considering this, I do know that I don’t want him to get the ticket. People who just play word games and name-calling without focusing on the issues … Read entire article »
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The Creator
I am a capitalist because I aim to profit from all of my actions. I am a creator because I achieve my status and future wealth on my own regards, not because I leeched off of others. This may seem, at first, simple and not nearly developed to be a philosophy of life. But it is. In The Fountainhead, passionate capitalist Ayn Rand argued for the non-destroyer — the person who sought to achieve his dreams no matter what the cost. The person who lived for himself and was not ashamed of this. The person who used reason to understand the world he lived in. She described a creator. A capitalist. A rational man who loved his life. This creator was Howard Roark, an architect. Howard Roark lived in a time where … Read entire article »
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The State of American Apologetics
This page is being redirected to its new home at RationalChristianity.org. … Read entire article »
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Part 1: Legislating Morality Refutation
As you might now, Jason over at Logical Consistency and I are currently waged in a life or death debate on legislating morality. Or something like that. Anyway, we’ve both posted a case for our position, and now we get to the good part — the refutation. This should be both fun and educational, so I’m looking forward to it. This refutation will be written in a very casual style. In order to understand what exactly I’m refuting, it might be best to open up Part 1: The Enforcement of Morality Debate by Jason, and read my responses to his points right after reading his essay. This will make the discussion much more coherent. Also, before reading the refutation, it would be incredibly helpful to read my original case against legislating … Read entire article »
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The Reluctant Candidate
Fred Thompson made some shock waves when he said that he doesn’t necessarily want to be president. He hasn’t had the ambition of the powerful position for years. This isn’t exactly something every candidate will talk openly about. The All American Blogger notes the similarities between Fred Thompson and George Washington. I have to agree with him. Thompson’s explanation is shocking, admirable and incredibly encouraging. Maybe there’s hope after all. … Read entire article »
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