The Dark Side of Human Rights: Part 2
(This makes much better sense if you first read Part 1.) First I would like a moment to thank everyone for bearing with me over...
The Dark Side of Human Rights: Part 1
“Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom,...
The Basic Problem with “My Body, My Choice”
“My body, my choice” – that is the main argument I have heard from abortion advocates, or at least the one that I’ve seen get...
Saving the World? The Paris Agreement
When I went to see Wonder Woman, I wasn’t thinking about the Paris Agreement, but as I went on, the parallel became clear. One of the...
Love Casts Out Fear, Not Common Sense
If you haven’t yet, please check out Part 1 of this series, which talks about the United States’ duty as regards immigration and refugees. Having...
Does the US have a moral duty to welcome refugees?
I should start by clarifying that this post is not a policy recommendation; I am not speaking about whether the current immigration bans, refugee arrangements,...
Consensual Sex at Harvard
When I was at Harvard, one of the weekly Christian Impact meetings brought in people from the college to talk about sexual harassment and assault....
Why I Can’t “Just Support Science”
Last Saturday I was showing a friend around Boston when we unexpectedly encountered a massive Earth Day Science Rally in Boston Common. Despite my ongoing...
Should Christians Apologize for National Sins?
I recently read a document entitled “A Statement of Confession and Commitment” signed by Christian academics from universities around the country, and I found myself...
Pence’s Rule: Precaution or Prejudice?
Is it a good idea for a married man to eat alone with a female coworker? There has been a great deal of uproar about...