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CRITICAL DIVIDES: BOTH SIDES IN 800 WORDS
A SEMI-MONTHLY BLOG


Polygamy Could Be Legalized
The Supreme Court’s deference to religious freedom could make polygamy legal if prohibitions are challenged. See post at peterswenz.com.
Oct 12, 20223 min read


My Mother’s Abortion
Men can have abortion stories, too. I probably wouldn’t exist if my mother hadn’t had an abortion.
Sep 15, 20223 min read


Is Being Deaf a Handicap?
Some deaf parents want to have deaf children and want to use genetic knowledge to do so. Does this harm the child or society?
Apr 15, 20223 min read


“They,” “Amount,” and “Early” as Assaults on English
When are grammatical errors assaults on language, and when are they just grammatical changes that may be o.k., or even good?
Jan 1, 20223 min read


Abortion and the Unborn’s Right to Life
Does a fetus have a right to life? The European wars of religion suggest an answer. See post at peterswenz.com.
Nov 1, 20214 min read


Should I Be a Person of Religious Faith?
Should I believe that God exists even if, as many believers claim, sufficient evidence is lacking? See post at peterswenz.com.
Aug 1, 20213 min read


Intersex Woman Out of the Olympics
Caster Semenya was barred from defending her 800-meter Olympic title due to her high testosterone levels.
Jul 1, 20213 min read


What Do I Owe to People and Planet?
How much should I do to address problems of war, poverty, and environmental degradation?
Jun 15, 20213 min read


Transgender Girls in High School Sports
Is inclusion more important than winning in high school sports?
May 15, 20213 min read


Will We Ever Communicate with Extraterrestrials?
An unidentified flying object was observed in October 2017. Was it made by intelligent beings with whom we could communicate?
Feb 28, 20213 min read


Did Our Universe Have a Beginning?
Science supports at least some religious beliefs, including the view that our universe had a beginning.
Jan 1, 20213 min read


Transgender Women in Female Competition
World Rugby has banned transgender women from competing in the Olympics and the women’s Rugby World Cup. Is this fair?
Nov 14, 20203 min read


Am I Immortal? The Science of Mind and Body
For many people, the worst consequence of dying is the loss of life. But is this inevitable?
Oct 31, 20203 min read


Human Interest
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Aug 20, 20201 min read
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