Monthly Archives: July 2018

Stop Shaming Men for Valuing Virginity

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Matt

Look out: People are outraged on the internet! Sorry; I should probably be more specific. A week or two ago, Lori Alexander wrote a blog post entitled “Men Prefer Debt Free Virgins Without Tattoos.” And predictably, a lot of Christian … Continue reading →

Posted in Chastity, Feminism, The Modern Church | 9 Comments

Conspiracies & Paradigms

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Matt

I love conspiracy theories. That’s not to say I don’t take them with Jimmy Buffet’s lost shaker of salt; but any good conspiracy theory is, at the very least, a fun bit of alternate history. My favorites are the ones … Continue reading →

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A Theory on Mind-Reading

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Matt

Ever hear guys complain that their wives expect them to be mind-readers? Of course you have, it’s not exactly uncommon. But why would such an absurd complaint be so commonplace? It’s not as though any woman really thinks she’s married … Continue reading →

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Civility is a Social Contract, not a Moral Absolute

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Matt

My latest piece at The Federalist considers the ethics of civility in uncivil times: Because civility is not a moral absolute and its form is always adjusting along with culture, it’s requirements are determined primarily by social contract — the … Continue reading →

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