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


Oct 12, 20223 min read
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.


Sep 15, 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.


Apr 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?


Jan 1, 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?


Nov 1, 20214 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.


Aug 1, 20213 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.


Jul 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.


Jun 15, 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?


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


Feb 28, 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?


Jan 1, 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.


Nov 14, 20203 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?


Oct 31, 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?


Aug 20, 20201 min read
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