K asks, “If God’s Word forbids women teaching and exercising authority” why shouldn’t the state follow the same principle?”
Natural Law
Is Natural Law "Theocratic"?
Lee Irons raises this question in relation to the discussion that has been occurring here relative to natural law and homosexual marriage. Lee argues, “My problem with this is that, if logically carried through, this will lead to a view of civil government . . . Continue reading →
Natural Law and Light in the Reformed Confessions
One of the more interesting ways in which theonomy is contra confessional is its Barthian-like rejection of the classic Reformed doctrine of natural law and implicitly it’s skepticism regarding natural revelation.
Natural Law, the Two Kingdoms, and Homosexual Marriage
David writes to ask how, from a “two kingdoms” perspective one should think about the question of whether the state should sanction homosexual marriage.
Paul Helm on Natural Law
At Helm’s Deep.
God, Nihilism, and Natural Law
Fascinating autobiography from J. Budziszewski (HT: Justin Ryals).
Re-Publication of the Covenant of Works (3)
Part 1 is here. Part 2 is here. It may be that you do not read the comments section. That’s probably wise. Here are some revised and expanded responses to some questions/objections 1. The doctrine of the republication of the covenant of . . . Continue reading →
The Newest "Big Box" Retailer: Planned Parenthood
Apparently PP is now positioning itself as the next bix box retailer. It’s chic to hate the big box retailers so I wonder if PP will now be on the hate list of those who scorn Home Depot and Walmart? Why exactly . . . Continue reading →
General Equity and Eliot Spitzer
Bill Chellis weighs in thoughtfully.
Believing in Creation But Denying That We Are Creatures?
Anita writes to ask about a couple of things I said in class last night. In brief she asks why I suggest that some who believe quite strongly in creation don’t really seem to believe in creation at all and second, why . . . Continue reading →
Judge to Car-Scratching Lawyer: "Take him Away"
Highlights from Kabuki Village. This disgusting scribe was 30 minutes late for court because he didn’t want to face the press for willfully scratching the vehicle of a Marine who was about to be deployed. So the judge issued a bench warrant! . . . Continue reading →
Resources for Reformed Approaches to Natural Law
I get occasional queries about theonomy, reconstructionism, and alternatives to the same. The folks at Covenant OPC (Abilene, TX ) have put together a terrific page of resources on the Reformed approach to natural law. Here’s an essay I did several years . . . Continue reading →