Author Archives: Matt

About Matt

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

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 →

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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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The Last Jedi & Postmodernism

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Matt

Do I still have to give a spoiler warning for Star Wars: The Last Jedi ? If so, then consider it given. I’ve written before about how much I detest this film and why. But while I noted the huge … Continue reading →

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Rhetoric & Indoctrination – Issues Etc. Interview

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Matt

Issues Etc was good enough to have me on the show again this past Friday.  You can check out the interview here.

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Keeping Jesus at Arm’s Length

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Matt

Do you want to learn from Jesus? Or do you simply want to make sure Jesus isn’t stepping on your toes? The former proceeds from faith. When you believe that Jesus is the Son of God who died for your … Continue reading →

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The Power of Deceit

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Matt

Leftist educators indoctrinating our youth in progressive thought is unfortunately a “dog bites man” story these days.  Conservatives, however, still have a tendency to underestimate the power of this indoctrination.  My latest at The Federalist takes a look at the … Continue reading →

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Criticism or Corroboration?

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Matt

Having once been a regular reader there, I was happy to find that Dr. Gene Edward Veith shared my recent piece on churches’ contempt for men over on his blog. His last paragraph as he opened it up for discussion … Continue reading →

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Cold Civil War – Exhibit G

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Matt

If you’ve been on the internet lately, you’ve probably heard about Dan Piepenbring’s absurd piece about Chick-Fil-A in the New Yorker last week.  After all, it’s being very thoroughly lampooned by folks on the right.  And deservedly so.  More than anything … Continue reading →

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