Tag Archives: ethics

Early Bird Fee Extended to March 15 for mini-course (Tuesday slot)

Posted on March 2, 2023 by patrickfranklin

I have extended the early-bird fee ($199) period to March 15 for the Tuesday slot (not Wednesdays) of my mini-course, Following the Way of Jesus. Please spread the word! Course Information: For a long time, I’ve been sensing that people … Continue reading →

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Following the Way of Jesus: a 6-Week Online Mini-course FOR YOU!

Posted on January 27, 2023 by patrickfranklin

For a long time, I’ve been sensing that people are longing for deeper engagement and life-integration on questions related to God (theology) and ethics (following Jesus holistically). In our deeply polarized society, there is a longing for gracious, non-anxious, and … Continue reading →

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Why I Don’t Support Mandatory Vaccines (in most cases)

Posted on September 9, 2021 by patrickfranklin

I’m going to go out on a bit of an ethical limb here, and share a thought that is a strong leaning but not an unchangeable or irrefutable conclusion. I am against mandatory vaccines (except in places where vulnerable people … Continue reading →

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Wilberforce on the Dangers of Wealth and Privilege to Genuine Christianity

Posted on May 20, 2020 by patrickfranklin

I’ve been reading William Wilberforce’s book Real Christianity and have found it to be inspiring and instructive in many ways. I read this bit this morning, and was both encouraged and challenged: encouraged by the truth, beauty, and redemptive impact … Continue reading →

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A Thoughtful Review of my Book

Posted on December 20, 2017 by patrickfranklin

Thanks to Brent Rempel (PhD student at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) for his thoughtful, charitable, and constructive review of my book! You can read the review HERE.

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The Sacredness of Human Life

Posted on September 30, 2013 by patrickfranklin

My review of The Sacredness of Human Life by David P. Gushee was recently published in Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith (the journal of the American Scientific Affiliation). In short, it is an excellent and thought-provoking book. You can … Continue reading →

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Is ‘homophobia’ a meaningless term?

Posted on November 29, 2012 by patrickfranklin

The Associated Press recently removed ‘homophobia’ from its style guide, due to its (alleged) imprecision (what exactly does it mean?) and often derisive application (basically name-calling). See the following link from First Thoughts (a blog on the website of the … Continue reading →

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