Category: Ninth Commandment

  • >Ergun Caner’s So-Called Apology (Part 2)

    >I previously blogged on the subject of Ergun Caner’s so-called apology (link to my post). Recently, someone directed me to DeMarcus Sullivan’s blog post (link) on the topic. He writes: But ladies and gentlemen, here is the official statement of apology made by Dr. Ergun Caner back in FEBRUARY when he first addressed these allegations…

  • Actually Bearing False Witness

    Peter Lumpkins (whose relentless “shoot the messenger” tactics have been documented here) has a new video that bears false witness against Dr. James White (link to video – obviously, not recommended). Whatever merit or lack of merit may be attributed to the production skills used in the video, and leaving aside the mocking spirit employed…

  • Norman Geisler on Lying as a Moral/Ethical Issue

    A friend of mine pointed out to me that in his book on Christian Ethics, Norman Geisler seems to call lying a moral and ethical issue (link to sample of book). On page 19, for example, lying is provided as example of an ethical issue which is decided by moral laws. So, it’s not clear…

  • Is Lying a Moral Issue?

    Dr. Norman Geisler seems to have the impression that lying is not a moral issue. Here are some verses that would suggest otherwise. Psalm 119:163 I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love. Ezekiel 13:19 And will ye pollute me among my people for handfuls of barley and for pieces of bread,…

  • Wisdom on Lying

    Proverbs 12:22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. Proverbs 17:7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. Proverbs 10:18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool. Psalm 120:2 Deliver my soul,…