Lesallan | November 9, 2025 Today in Aurora, MO—a clear morning, an autumn hush, a world freshly washed by whatever rain came through—there is a small holiness in ordinary things: the way breath fogs in the cool air, the curve of sunlight on a porch, the slow work of neighbors Read more
Chapel Talk: Wisdom, Humility, and the Technologies That Shape Us Good morning. We live in a moment when the tools we use begin to shape not only how we work and learn, but how we think, remember, and imagine. New technologies promise speed, convenience, and insight, but they also press Read more
The document explores the ethical challenges emerging from rapid technological, medical, and social changes in the twenty-first century, emphasizing the need for frameworks that uphold justice and human dignity. It discusses various domains where ethics intersect with innovation and global concerns. Lesallan | October 29, 2025 Future Ethical Concerns: An Read more
PHL2100 Ethics (ONL25F3A) My Progress Discussions Student Toolkit Webex Future Ethical Concerns Discussion Ohio Christian University October 29, 2025 Lesallan Bostron posted Oct 29, 2025, 8:29 AM Future Ethical Concerns Discussion Advances in brain–computer interfaces, neurostimulation, neuropharmacology, and neurogenetic interventions are shifting fast from treatments Read more
Ethical Reflection on Divorce and Remarriage The dissolution of a marriage because of an extramarital affair raises deep moral, relational, and pastoral concerns for the person harmed and for those who counsel her. When a daughter’s husband commits adultery and the marriage ends in divorce, the resulting wound requires compassionate Read more
Lesallan | October 26, 2025 Balancing Justice and Mercy: Vengeance and What God Will Do The impulse toward vengeance is a profound human response to injury and injustice, yet Scripture consistently assigns ultimate retribution to God while calling believers to a different posture of justice and mercy. This essay examines Read more
Lesallan | October 26, 2025 Righteous Compassion: When Justice Meets Mercy When I read this week’s scriptures, I am struck by how God upholds both justice and mercy as essential to human life and moral response. Genesis teaches that human life bears intrinsic worth because we are made in God’s Read more
By Les Allan | October 26, 2025 The Evilness in the World of Social Media Social media is one of the most powerful tools of our age. It can connect families across miles, spread encouragement in seconds, and give a platform for truth to be heard. Yet, it is also Read more
Lesallan | October 26, 2025 Civil Disobedience as Discipleship: A Christian Ethical Reflection The question of civil disobedience has long pressed upon the Christian conscience, raising the tension between honoring civil authorities and remaining faithful to God’s higher moral law. Scripture affirms that government is ordained by God (Romans 13:1-7, Read more
Thought Journal Entry — Lesallan | October 25, 2025 Civil disobedience — the act of intentionally breaking a law to protest injustice — presents a challenging ethical dilemma for Christians. Throughout this week, I have explored the intersection of faith and social responsibility, focusing on how Christians might respond when Read more