The No-True-Scotsman-Fallacy Fallacy
Sophomore philosophy students and internet atheists love to cry, “No True Scotsman” any time they see someone say, “Terrorists aren’t Muslim,” or “Hitler wasn’...
Culture
All Lives Are Created Equal
From Derrick Crowe: Folks, if you’re getting bent out of shape about the phase “Black Lives Matter,” and feel the need to respond with “All Lives Matter,” think about ou...
Proclaiming Liberty When the Text Does Not
I was asked how my scholarship on biblical rape texts preaches the good news of Jesus Christ. By proclaiming liberty when the text does not. — Rev. Wil Gafney I am reminded again of my appreciation ...
Richard Dawkins, Shut Up and Listen
If Richard Dawkins is honestly interested in liberating women oppressed by patriarchal religions—that is to say, if he’s not just interested in the suffering of religious women as a foil for h...
It Is Well with My Soul
Jesus, why you so angry? We get it already. You have some problems with your religious leaders and institutions. But why you no focus on the positive? Why you always gots to be so negative? That whip ...
Who Art in Heaven To Win Award at 46th WorldFest-Houston
I was fortunate enough to be able to make two films this past summer, both featuring my brother Jim. I’ve known for about a month that one of them, Revolution, is to win an award at this year...
Transdimensional Autophilic Middle-Aged College Professors for Marriage Equality
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A Revolution at WorldFest-Houston
One of the films I made last summer, Revolution, has been selected to screen (twice) at the 46th Annual WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival. This marks the second year in a row Jim StarkR...
Chris Rollston Secures Visiting Professorship at George Washington University
I’m very pleased to be able to say that my professor, Chris Rollston, has officially accepted a visiting professorship at George Washington University beginning in the Spring semester. You can r...
Letters to Emmanuel from the Students of Christopher Rollston
Much has been said over the past six weeks to disparage the character of Dr. Christopher Rollston as an academic and a Christian. But what has been painted is a distorted and ultimately false portrait...