by Monty Self | Apr 19, 2012 | Opinion
As a college ethics teacher, I have always tried to encourage my students to develop a reasoned argument that would support their position. Many of my students quickly develop a syllogism designed to support their existing conclusions, only to be disappointed with my...
by Monty Self | Apr 9, 2012 | Opinion
Apathy. All ethicists fear the word. Apathy occurs when an individual cares about an issue – but not enough to take action. Moral debate requires action and change. Without a push for moral action, our sermons, articles and fireside chats simply become mindless...
by Monty Self | Mar 12, 2012 | Opinion
According to the UnitedNetworkforOrganSharing (UNOS), more than 112,000 people are currently on a waiting list for a lifesaving organ. On average, 18 people die every day while waiting for one of these precious organs. Today a potential donor can help up to nine...
by Monty Self | Feb 15, 2011 | Opinion
Every week we hear of a new drug, life-saving therapy or reproductive technology, and our communities are filled with families wrestling with whether to withdraw ventilator support from a loved one. Evangelicals often turn to the people they trust for spiritual...
by Monty Self | Feb 7, 2011 | Opinion
Prior to the Founding Fathers’ prohibition against the establishment of religion and support for the free exercise of religion, Baptists were speaking up for the right to worship. Before John Locke elegantly wrote about religious liberty, Baptists were already...
