Author Archives: Matt

About Matt

Software engineer by trade; lay theologian by nature; Lutheran by grace.

The Blessings of Submission: Beauty

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Matt

I’ve written before that “Wives submit to your husbands” is the most hated Bible verse in America. Because of that hatred, the tendency of apologists is to always play defense–to be constantly explaining why it’s not the terrible, abusive exhortation … Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, Feminism | 1 Comment

The Importance of Properly Characterizing Abuse

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Matt

I had a long Facebook conversation with a Lutheran about headship and abuse this past week. It went the way conversations challenging dominant paradigms usual go: a distinct lack of thoughtful engagement with the critique. It likewise ended the usual … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, Lutheranism, The Modern Church, Theology | 8 Comments

Cold Civil War – Exhibit H

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Matt

I came across an exchange on Facebook that recently went viral. The original post was from a couple of parents in Texas who back different senate candidates and have different political ideologies but nevertheless find a way to live together with … Continue reading →

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Great Stuff: What does the LC-MS document “When Homes are Heartless” Mean?

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Matt

Some temptations are stronger than others. This is particularly true when it comes to a temptation towards worldliness, which often has many layers to it. Sometimes it’s just as simple as a desire to fit in with the world rather … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, Lutheranism, The Modern Church | 3 Comments

Stop Wielding “Best Construction” Against Propriety and Ethics

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Matt

It looks like a scandal of sorts has cropped up in LCMS circles, as it’s being reported that Concordia St. Paul, under the leadership of President Ries, sold a property to Susie Ries Interiors (operated by President Ries’ wife) which … Continue reading →

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The Ugliness of Male Submission

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Matt

Pulpit & Pen put up an article the other day about popular false teacher Beth Moore, who apparently had the drummer from her worship band kneel down on stage and apologize to all women for the bad behavior of those … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, The Modern Church | 1 Comment

#BelieveSomeWomen

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Matt

This past weekend, an old friend of mine (to whom I have not spoken for awhile) revealed on Facebook that she had been the victim of an attempted sexual assault when she was a teenager. She did so as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Ethics, Musings, Politics | 1 Comment

A Culture of Consent Is Not a Culture of Caring

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Matt

It’s always frustrating reading something that comes really close to hitting it’s target but still manages to completely miss it altogether. That’s how I felt when reading Courtney Sender’s recent NYT piece, He Asked Permission to Touch, but Not to … Continue reading →

Posted in Chastity, Ethics, Feminism | 9 Comments

There Is No World in Which Parenthood Requires No Sacrifice

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Matt

Is ending poverty the best way to end abortion? If people were really serious about being pro-life, would they support new social welfare programs? It’s a common piece of rhetoric from the pro-abortion left–usually intended to cast shade on the … Continue reading →

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Holding Themselves Hostage

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Matt

Awhile back, I saw a video of Jordan Peterson being confronted by some LGBT activists over the issue of “misgendering.” If you’re blissfully unaware, misgendering happens when a person claims a gender (whether real or invented) that is not rooted … Continue reading →

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