C.S. Lewis' Abolition of Man points us to the lie that cripples parenting today. Briefly comprehended, the problem is that “modern” people do not believe in the universal standard of goodness that is shared in common by all humanity. I say “the standard,” rather than “a standard,” because there is, in fact, only one real … Continue reading The Abolition of Parenting
Month: September 2019
Obey in the Lord
"Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right." This well-known commandment to Christian children contains the phrase "in the lord." The meaning of that phrase in this verse has been interpreted in two different ways: some have said that the child is to be in the lord, others have said that the … Continue reading Obey in the Lord
Loves recognizes property
There are many small ways in which we love each other by respecting informal property rights. Anything that someone is using, or into which someone has invested effort we respect and treat as if they have a right to it. Because they do. Investment creates an ownership claim The tiniest investment of labor is enough … Continue reading Loves recognizes property
