Derringer--Cory James (Student--2009)
Displaying 1 - 10 of 10 in reverse chronological order
| # | Title | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In response to "Against behaviorism" Northern Iowan 108:16, p.5 |
Fear of behavioral sciences is misplaced. The predictability of humans is not a bad thing. Character traits could not exist without predictability. | |
| 2 | In response to "Coexistence: A Romance" Northern Iowan 108:11, p.4 |
Coexistence possibilities questioned. We cannot pretend to share the same values, because we don't. It is good to communicate about our differences in a civil forum. | |
| 3 | Attack of Banana-man! Northern Iowan 106:25, p.6 |
Author Ray Comfort's book, a version of "Origin of the Species" reviewed. | |
| 4 | Crow is tough to swallow, Mr. Begnoche Northern Iowan 106:23, p.7 |
Author responds to previous letter to the editor dealing with the article, "The Maine problem with gay marriage", written by Brandon Begnoche. | |
| 5 | The Maine problem with gay marriages Northern Iowan 106:21, p.7 |
Gay marriage became illegal in Maine due to a popular vote. Many Christians believe that they are upholding God's commands by voting against gay marriage; believes Bible does not command respect for sanctity of marriage | |
| 6 | Thinking about doubt Northern Iowan 106:20, p.6 |
Believes that doubt can be thought of as the beginning of the critical thinking process. People need things to be proven before they can accept a statement. | |
| 7 | Civil rights vs. civil wrongs Northern Iowan 106:15, p.7 |
The LDS church was active in support of Proposition 8 against same sex marriage. Boycotts of businesses owned by church members and even vandalism took place. Leaders compared events to the voter intimidation of blacks; photo. | |
| 8 | Blood of the innocent Northern Iowan 106:12, p.5 |
Believes being too tolerant can lead to innocent people being injured or dying; there are religious beliefs that we need to question and not tolerate. | |
| 9 | Demand respect, but deny it to others Northern Iowan 106:9, p.6 |
Believes that radical religions want respect for their prophets, but do not respect the prophets of other religions. "People have rights. Ideas do not." | |
| 10 | The impotence of prayer Northern Iowan 106:7, p.4 |
Questions the power of prayer. Examples cited. |