Category Archives: Goverment

render to caesar reconsidered

Posted on December 9, 2013 by christopher fisher

Whenever someone wants to show the Bible supporting taxes they will be quick to turn to Mark 12 to point to the time that Jesus stated “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s”. But, contrary to what they think, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Ehrman, Goverment, History, Jewish History, Morality, Taxes, Theology | 4 Comments

voting for oppression

Posted on December 5, 2013 by christopher fisher

I remember early in November driving past intersections filled with children waiving colorful signs. They were advocating voting for a new school. After seeing this, my own children asked me what I thought. I explained that it was morally wrong … Continue reading →

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the evilness of the new deal

Posted on November 28, 2013 by christopher fisher

Bart Wilson reminds his readers why the New Deal was utterly evil. From The Grapes of Wrath: The works of the roots of the vines, of the trees, must be destroyed to keep up the price, and this is the … Continue reading →

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marriage is not defined by the state

Posted on November 19, 2013 by christopher fisher

Some Christians believe that two individuals are not married unless the State provides them a marriage license. But, as I learned today, some States have ridiculous requirements to issue a marriage license. Some States literally require a blood test be … Continue reading →

Posted in Goverment, Morality, State Worship, Theology | 1 Comment

facts are stubborn things

Posted on November 6, 2013 by christopher fisher

The one great thing about Obamacare is that it is a beautiful illustration of economics in action. With most things in this world, it is very hard to discern cause and effect from just what is visible. I am reminded … Continue reading →

Posted in Econ 101, Economics, Goverment, Price Controls, prices | 3 Comments

fun with the handicapped

Posted on November 5, 2013 by christopher fisher

Penn and Teller show some correct mistrust of the Americans with Disability Act. HT: Greg Perry Also see: why I oppose handicap parking spaces Disabling America the high cost of the ADA

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divorce for abandonment

Posted on November 1, 2013 by christopher fisher

The question was presented to me on the nature of Biblical divorce. Are there any circumstances (such as spousal abandonment) which would warrant a divorce? The answer is twofold: 1. Abandonment is divorce. There is no “divorce for abandonment”. They … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Goverment, Jewish History, Morality, Textual Criticism, Theology | 1 Comment

anarchy in the walled city

Posted on October 11, 2013 by christopher fisher

All this intensity of random human effort and activity, vice and sloth and industry, exempted from all the controls we take for granted, resulted in an environment as richly varied and as sensual as anything in the heart of the … Continue reading →

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the intellectual bankruptcy of macroeconomics

Posted on October 5, 2013 by christopher fisher

In a recent post by Bob Murphy, he makes the elaborate point that the mainstream economists not only are arrogant and condescending towards those who do not share their beliefs, but they continue to be in spite of their own … Continue reading →

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on congressional pay

Posted on October 1, 2013 by christopher fisher

At work today one individual was complaining that Congress is still being paid during the government shutdown and also gets retirement benefits after only one term. Various complaints like this circle Facebook and new agencies from time to time. Here … Continue reading →

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