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- 02/12/09
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Charles Darwin and the Modern Mind
On this, the two hundredth anniversary of Darwin’s birth, Dr. Mohler offers “a list of annotated links from my past writings and radio programs — all related to Darwin or Darwinian evolution.”
And Baby Makes How Many?
Here is an interesting article from the New York Times looking at large families. “But as families have shrunk, and parents helicopter over broods tinier yet more precious, a vanload of children has taken on more of a freak show factor. The families know the stereotypes: they’re polygamists, religious zealots, reality-show hopefuls or Quebecois in it for the per-child government bonus. ”
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Deal of the Day: Freedom of the Will
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On this, the two hundredth anniversary of Darwin’s birth, Dr. Mohler offers “a list of annotated links from my past writings and radio programs — all related to Darwin or Darwinian evolution.”
And Baby Makes How Many?
Here is an interesting article from the New York Times looking at large families. “But as families have shrunk, and parents helicopter over broods tinier yet more precious, a vanload of children has taken on more of a freak show factor. The families know the stereotypes: they’re polygamists, religious zealots, reality-show hopefuls or Quebecois in it for the per-child government bonus. ”
Giveaway: Discipleship Explored
Monergism is giving away a copy of Discipleship Explored. Visit the link for details.
Deal of the Day: Freedom of the Will
Reformation Heritage Books is offering 50% off a new printing of Jonathan Edwards’ masterpiece Freedom of the Will.
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Comments (5)
Qubecois get a bonus? Since when? The “Action Dmocratique” proposed it but as far as I know, the proposal never received more than a snicker from the government.
My wife and I have five children. While the response of many we meet during our daily routine is somewhat predictable (very similar to the NYT article), the response of Christians is sadly similar. Rather than rejoice with us in the blessings that God has poured out on our family, many Christians drop not-so-subtle hints concerning our knowledge of how children are conceived or questioning whether we’re Mormon (particularly as all our children are boys). Our culture, it seems, has indoctrinated many in the Church. This reflects a decidedly poor theology, as God has promised children as a blessing, not a curse. I rejoice that God has increased His covenant family with the children my wife and I have. Will we have more? Only God knows. But if we do, we will welcome them joyfully as gifts from our Heavenly Father.
If you really want to get a sense of what some people think about large families, check out this bit in the San Francisco Chronicle: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/gate/archive/2005/10/19/notes101905.DTL
Living in the Bay Area is a challenge, particularly if one has a large family. I am very good friends with a family with 8 children, and they can testify to the opportunities for witness this creates, and also the negative reactions is provokes.
I should point out that the Times article was almost entirely positive and supportive of those with large families, and critical of the ones criticizing them. This from the New York Times, bastion of the “liberal mainstream media”.
How is it that I never figured out until 31 years of age that Abe Lincoln and Charles Darwin have the same birthday in the same year?