Not Religious?

Living a Secular life Sophia (which means ‘wisdom’) visits her cousin Kosmikós (Greek for ‘secular’), who goes by the nickname Mikos. ———– Sophia: Nice home, Mikos. Mikos: Thanks. We’re very proud of it. Sophia:  I know you were brought up Catholic, yet I don’t see anything within your home that reflects it. Mikos: Oh, we’re not a religious […]... Read More

Uncomfortable Post-Roe Dialogue between Mother and Child

What everyone under 50 realizes subconsciously: Since Roe legalized prenatal homicide, they are survivors of the abortion age. .    .     AAS = Abortion Age Survivor .    .     PCA = Pro-Choice Advocate AAS – Ma, you call yourself ‘pro-choice’. Did I have any brothers or sisters? PCA – What kind of question […]... Read More

Truth and Justice or Mercy and Compassion?

x – Truth and justice are paramount. y – No, mercy and compassion are more important. x – Mercy and compassion are meaningless without truth and justice! y – But truth and justice are incomplete without mercy and compassion! z – Gentlemen, gentlemen, stop arguing. You’re both right. Truth without love is shrill, and love […]... Read More
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A moral relativist (a), and natural law theorist (b), discuss homosexuality

a) Homosexuality is something you’re born with. There is no moral issue with homosexuality. b) Some people may experience same-sex attraction from an early age, but this isn’t relevant to the ethical question, which is whether one ought to act on it. While a propensity or orientation may be involuntary, choosing to act is voluntary. Further, […]... Read More

The Folly of Utilitarianism

x – Come on, why would I care? It doesn’t hurt anybody.y –.How do you know?x – Because it’s private behavior.y – All private acts harm no one?x – And it’s consensual.y – So all private consensual acts harm no one?x-   That’s right.y –  If you consent to me striking your head with a baseball […]... Read More