Moral Relativism
The indoctrination of our children
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao0k9qDsOvs&feature=player_embedded] “Hi, f*gg*t!” Quiner’s Diner is repulsed by anti gay slurs, anti-Christian slurs, anti-black, anti … well, you get the idea. The two words I bleeped in the sentence above are the two words that advice columnist, Dan Savage, uses to begin his column, “Savage Love.” He uses the words to reclaim…
Read MoreWhat is the truth?
Moral Relativists view truth as an oozing, fluid idea. What was true yesterday may not be true tomorrow. Feelings determine morality. Truth is an evolving entity, much like the Constitution of the United States in their eyes. The self-esteem movement is a reflection of the impact moral relativism has had on our culture. Moral absolutism produces guilt when we do something wrong. Guilt is bad. On the other hand, moral relativism allows us to rationalize away such unpleasantness, which makes us happy. Happiness is good. Therefore, feelings ultimately define morality for the Relativist. Self-esteem is the name of the game. For moral absolutists, it is just the opposite …
Read MoreWho are the oppressors?
By Tom Quiner Step back with me. Let us look at the big picture. These are strange times. The Left thinks we are nuts. We on the Right think they are nuts. A personal story: A fellow parishioner from my church put up a post on her Facebook page with a link to an article…
Read MoreThe evolution of principle
By Tom Quiner What is a principle? It is an essential truth upon which other truths are based. Former U.S. Senator and Vice President of the United States, Al Gore, embraced a principle that human life begins at conception. He was clear and unequivocal: “It is my deep personal conviction that abortion is wrong. I…
Read MoreThe gruesome business of Planned Parenthood
Telemed abortion allows Planned Parenthood doctors to be more productive and profitable. A single doctor can administer a larger quantity of abortions throughout the state without the expense of traveling to remote locations.
Read MorePostcard from Arkansas
By Tom Quiner Quiner’s Diner is taking a much-appreciated vacation in Arkansas, so we won’t be posting as often as usual this week. The photo above is the view I have from the deck on my cabin . I have a tall stack of books next to me, as this is very much a reading…
Read MoreThere is no separation of God and State
By Tom Quiner The atheists are at it again. This time, they are “insulted” that Brooklyn, New York has the temerity to dedicate a street sign honoring seven firefighters killed in 9/11. What’s the fuss? The street has been named “Seven in Heaven” Way. The President of the New York atheists, Ken Bronstein said: “There…
Read MoreIs a bonfire the moral equivalent of mass murder?
By Tom Quiner A man burns a book many people love. He video tapes and broadcasts the event around the world. He adds subtitles to be sure his intended target can read it. The response to those upset with the book burning? Mass murder. Beheadings. All done to strangers. Let us not dwell on details.…
Read MoreQuiner’s Diner interviewed today on My World, My People
By Tom Quiner I had the pleasure of being interviewed today by John Hernandez, host of the podcast TV show called My World, My People. We talked about everything from the Arizona shooting to religion and journalistic bias. We even fit in a discussion about the steroids scandal in baseball. You can watch the interview…
Read MoreAnatomy of mass murder
In light of the complexities of the human psyche, it seems that pot-smoking and atheism have at least as much relevance as Sarah Palin when it comes to making snap judgements about the motives of mass-murderers.
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