Tag: Morality
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The Retreat from Enlightenment
Continue Reading →The folly of the abandonment of our once enlightened society continues unabated. With the recent Supreme Court 5-4 decision allowing the Draconian Texas Abortion Statute to take effect—which, if we keep with the supporters claim to be pro-life, then they…
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Stepping in the Minefield of Abortion
Continue Reading →At the risk of stepping into a minefield–oh hell who am I kidding I love stepping into minefields–I would like to set the record straight on the New York legislation regarding late-term abortions. I was struck by the words of…
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A Naked Woman Dancing in the Street
Continue Reading →A naked woman dancing in the street is not an invitation for sexual activity. While societal norms might frown on such activity, it is not an open invitation for men to “have their way” with her. Whether such things happen…
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Immoral Indifference to Reality
Continue Reading →“Back in our day” is the common refrain from many when discussing the realities of today. Often, the fondness for “the good ole days” is a product of our nostalgia filtered memory. Like most memories, it is rooted in truth…
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The Great Myth: Religious Tolerance in America
Continue Reading →“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or abridging the free exercise thereof…” So say the first words of the First Amendment of the Constitution. However, those words, in their practical application, have been twisted into a…
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Dilemma
Continue Reading →This is from a series of short stories I am working on. Posted here for your reading pleasure and review. All comments welcome. My cell rang. I didn’t recognize the number. Thought about ignoring it, then decided to give the telemarketer some…