Thinking Out Loud with Alan Shlemon

Dishonest Images of the Unborn

A recent article in The Guardian displayed some misleading images of what is removed in an abortion from a 9-week pregnancy. Alan explains the problems with the article and the images.

Man or Maker: Who Has the Answers to Humanity’s Most Critical Questions?

When it comes to answering critical questions about how we humans should live, identify, and behave sexually, who should we listen to? Man or our Maker?

Gay Idioms Don’t Time Travel

Alan addresses a progressive Christian who claims that Jesus wants LGBT people to “come out,” by explaining how he misuses a common literary device.

Christ’s Crucifixion Isn’t Child Sacrifice

Some object to the idea that Jesus paid the penalty for our sins through his death on the cross, calling it "child sacrifice." Alan, however, offers three reasons why characterizing it that way is inappropriate.

Why Pro-Choicers Insist Pro-Life Arguments Are Religious

Alan explains two reasons why abortion-choice advocates insist that pro-life arguments are religious.

Humans Come in Only Two Sexes

Many biologists, doctors, and scientists tell us today that sex is on a spectrum or that there are more than two sexes. Alan addresses this claim by looking at the evidence from both Scripture and general principles of science.

If God Became a Man, Can a Man Become a Woman?

A popular tweet claims that if someone can believe God became a man, then they can also believe that a man can become a woman. Alan unpacks this tweet, defines some key terms, and shows why the claim is misleading.

God’s Preferred Pronouns

Alan responds to the claim by some gender theorists that God’s pronouns should be they/them.

A Verse That Illustrates Three Interpretive Principles

Alan looks at passage of Scripture that skeptics like to use to challenge Jesus’ integrity. Then, he clarifies the meaning and application of the passage by using three key interpretive principles.

Are Transgender People Fixing God’s Mistakes?

Alan responds to a tweet that suggests that transgender people are fixing God’s mistakes.