Category Archives: Marriage & Family

Movements on the Extreme Left

Posted on December 11, 2008 by adeolumen

As I mentioned in this post and in the comments to this post, the Extreme Left is extreme when they don’t want to have a true open dialog.  The test of one’s commitment to pluralism and tolerance is seen when … Continue reading →

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Pluralism vs. Dogmatism: When Two Sides Aren't Listening

Posted on December 8, 2008 by adeolumen

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrM2UPoWFtE&hl=en&fs=1] What do you think of this? If you are opposed to Prop 8 (i.e., you are pro gay marriage), do you agree with this video’s depiction of the Bible’s social teaching and its apparent contradictions? If you are in … Continue reading →

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VDH on the Old and the New Feminism, and the Challenge of Sarah Palin

Posted on September 12, 2008 by adeolumen

Read this. Let me know what you think. An excerpt: But in its essence, feminism still was about equality of opportunity, and so included women of all political and religious beliefs. That old definition of feminism is now dead. It … Continue reading →

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Obama's Father's Day Speech

Posted on June 16, 2008 by adeolumen

Here is the video, followed by the transcript. Yet another incredibly important speech from Mr. Obama.  While I can’t sum up all my thoughts on it yet, some comments are here. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj1hCDjwG6M] Good morning. It’s good to be home on … Continue reading →

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For Parents: Timeless Truth from Dr. Piper

Posted on April 28, 2008 by adeolumen

A quote worthy of our attention and deep meditation, from a forthcoming book by John Piper: The most fundamental task of a mother and father is to show God to the children. Children know their parents before they know God. … Continue reading →

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The Internet, Generations, and the Dilemma of Frontline Leadership

Posted on April 1, 2008 by adeolumen

Jason Fry, who writes the Real Time column for WSJ.com raises a very important question for us as dads in his column “A Father’s Dilemma”: My son Joshua is 5, and growing up in a house with the Internet and … Continue reading →

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Spitzer: A Sad Spectacle and Sympton of Deeper Maladies

Posted on March 11, 2008 by adeolumen

The Eliot Spitzer case is a sobering reminder that political power presents tremendous temptations that imperil one’s private and primary roles. While the political backlash unfolds, and voices such as this, this, this, and this outline the public ramifications, I … Continue reading →

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California Court: "Parents do not have a constitutional right to home school their children."

Posted on March 7, 2008 by adeolumen

Al Mohler calls the decision A Bolt From the Blue. Please read the article and heed Mohler’s concluding words: This is a controversy that demands the attention of all parents. After all, if parents have no constitutional right to educate … Continue reading →

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Throwing the Challenge Flag at Home (A Valentine's Day resolution)

Posted on February 14, 2008 by adeolumen

If you are like me, you often wonder how many times you can make the same mistake as a husband without changing your attitude and behavior. It can be baffling and downright discouraging for me, and worse for my wife … Continue reading →

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Crossroads of the Mind, Part 1

Posted on January 23, 2008 by adeolumen

You haven’t heard much from me this year. Not yet anyway. Recently I have had the pleasure of working on a writing project that I’ll tell you about later. I have also had the pleasure of reading and reflecting more … Continue reading →

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