Environmental groups’ view of the animal world sometimes resembles Disney’s Bambi, with owls and rabbits mingling peacefully and Man lurking as the only predator, aided by his evil servant the hunting dog. A good example is the National Wildlife Federation, which wants to reintroduce wild animals into the suburban and urban enclaves from which development has expelled them by encouraging homeowners to develop “healthy and sustainable wildlife habitats” on their properties. The NWF has even produced a television program—Backyard Habitat, shown on Animal Planet—in which experts advise homeowners in places like Chicago about how to attract animals with [...]
Marriage is a right. At least that’s what we’re told. Since we can’t use the Scriptures to argue out case in the public square, let’s take the Scriptures out of the picture for a moment, and see where this leads us.
But what is marriage a right to? Is it a right to special tax breaks or benefits? Since most companies give benefits to just about anyone living in the same household now, that’s not the reason. Is it a right to be treated equally before the law? Equally in what way? Equal protection assumes a right is [...]
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