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Should we treat pornography like an epidemic? A growing body of evidence suggests that’s what it is.
A very long and detailed article titled “A Science-Based Case for Ending the Porn Epidemic” examines what pornography has done to our society, particularly since the rise of the Internet. It makes a strong case that pornography is a public health crisis, not just an issue of morality. I’ve included a few brief excerpts from… Continue reading Should we treat pornography like an epidemic? A growing body of evidence suggests that’s what it is.
The Superbowl, sex, and society
Like millions of other Americans, I watched Super Bowl 54 last night. The game itself was good, with two teams going at it for all they were worth. Since I didn’t have a favorite to support, I was able to enjoy the game overall, and support the sport rather than a tribal favorite participant. The… Continue reading The Superbowl, sex, and society
When birth certificates become a public safety issue
The law of unintended consequences appears to have struck again, this time in Colorado, where anyone can apply to have their birth certificate amended to change the record of their biological sex at birth. If governmental policy allows IDs to contain false, misleading, confusing, or unverified information, a chain reaction of adverse societal consequences will… Continue reading When birth certificates become a public safety issue
A grammatical relationship?
Stephan Pastis offers some grammatical advice to start the dating new year in the right fashion. (Click the image to be taken to a full-size version at the comic’s Web page.) I can hear my old middle-school English teacher chuckling fiendishly at that one . . . Peter
An oldie, but still funny as heck
I noticed this video at the Feral Irishman’s place the other day. I posted it on this blog back in 2016, but it made me laugh all over again to see it once more: so I thought you might enjoy it again, too. Somehow I don’t think that relationship lasted . . . Peter
Restoring marriage
The problems inherent in marriage are discussed in an article at National Review. The excerpt below highlights many of the issues they discuss, and I’ve highlighted one paragraph in bold, underlined text for further discussion. Who or what is to blame for this unraveling of marriage and the complete breakdown of trust in Rob’s world,… Continue reading Restoring marriage
Marriage and the “loaf of bread test”
I was pleased to read an Australian article offering a fresh perspective on what makes a good, sound relationship. It may seem trite, but it echoes what I used to say to couples in marriage counseling (as a pastor) for many years. The Loaf of Bread Test was unwittingly invented by the husband of a… Continue reading Marriage and the “loaf of bread test”
Day 5 on the road: to North Carolina
Following a productive visit to Dayton, Miss D. and I hit the road on Thursday morning, and turned south towards North Carolina. After a period of heavy traffic making our way through the Cincinnati metroplex and across the Kentucky border, we settled down to a steady pace on what was probably the most enjoyable day… Continue reading Day 5 on the road: to North Carolina
The medical profession and a broken heart
In his highly entertaining (if chemically and scientifically esoteric) book “Excuse Me Sir, Would You Like to Buy a Kilo of Isopropyl Bromide?“, chemical engineer and industrial chemist Max Gergel starts out by describing his university studies, and his (frequently unsuccessful) romantic endeavors, during World War II. In one incident, he describes the breakup of… Continue reading The medical profession and a broken heart