Author Archives: Matt

About Matt

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

Why Real Christians Shoot the “Robber”

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Matt

If a robber breaks into your house and you kill him, does that mean you selfishly value your own filthy mammon more than a precious human life made in the image of God? Preying on Christian naiveté is a way-of-life … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Nationalism, Ethics, Family, Gospel, Law, Natural Law | 2 Comments

Capitalism and Consent

Posted on August 18, 2022 by Matt

When I write about sexual morality, I frequently have to point out the problem with dehumanized consent. Those who hate chastity but also don’t want to be raped attempt to hang all of sexual morality on consent, but it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Nationalism, Culture, Ethics, Law, Politics | 8 Comments

Dancing Around Patriarchy

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Matt

Sheila Greqoire tweeted an interesting “gotcha” against complementarians recently: The argument that complementarianism is merely about different gender roles is false. If it were about roles, there would be things men can’t do & things women can’t do. But there … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Feminism, Tradition | 3 Comments

Sins of Inequality? No! Inequality of Sins.

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Matt

One of the most insidious things about idolatry is the syncretism. Those who know the Lord but still try and keep a side-piece will always integrate their idol into their religion. This is no less true when it comes to … Continue reading →

Posted in Ethics, Law, Natural Law, Theology | 5 Comments

Loving the Liars

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Matt

Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge. –Proverbs 19:25   In a predictably duplicitous move, the Biden administration reacted to news of a recession by redefining “recession.” It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Ethics, Tradition | 6 Comments

The Lutheran Tone Police

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Matt

One of the most common ways of dismissing substantive criticism is to complain about its “tone.” If only it were said less antagonistically, more lovingly, more sensitively, etc., then it might be possible for them to listen thoughtfully. But it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Ethics, Lutheranism, Theology | 2 Comments

“David Raped” is a Camel’s Nose

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Matt

What was David’s great sin with Uriah and Bathsheba? The Bible and the Church say murder and adultery. Radical Lutherans say “not having a preacher.” But it’s once again becoming trendy for feminists to insist that David’s real sin was … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, The Modern Church, Theology | 10 Comments

What Seminary Taught Me About Greatness

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Matt

Should a woman study at seminary? I’ve seen the question raised quite a bit over the past few months for various reasons. Some of that reason, of course, is the fault of “Christian” feminists who will always try to scrabble … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Feminism, Sanctification, Theology, Vocation | 3 Comments

Your Earthly Kingdom Matters

Posted on July 5, 2022 by Matt

“My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting, that I might not be delivered over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not of this world.” “My kingdom … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Nationalism, Culture, Ethics, Politics, Vocation | 2 Comments

Is There Marriage in Heaven?

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Matt

Is there marriage in heaven? It seems that most Christians will tell you “no” based on Jesus words in Matthew 22:23-33 and it’s parallel account in Luke 20:27-40. I’ll copy both here for the sake of convenience. According to Matthew: … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings, Theology, Tradition | 13 Comments