Introduction: The Uncomfortable Truth “We are all criminals.” The statement sounds outrageous. It offends our moral sensibilities. It appears to insult the honest citizen, the religious devotee, the respected public servant, the loving parent, and the law-abiding professional. Yet, before dismissing it as absurd, it is worth examining what we mean by crime, criminality, conformity, and deviance. The central argument of this essay is simple, yet profoundly disturbing: the line separating the criminal from the conformist or law-abiding person is far thinner than society is willing to admit. Indeed, that line is often so thin, so fragile, and so dependent on circumstance that many of us stand on both sides of it simultaneously. To understand this, we must begin where all discussions of crime properly begin – not with the criminal, but with the law. Crime Exists Because Law Exists A crime is not merely a harmful act. It is not simply an ...
Health is a sacred trust. The Bible reminds us that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), and we are called to honour God with them. Yet, there is a growing paradox: medical science—though invaluable—sometimes proposes solutions that challenge the Christian’s moral convictions. Nowhere is this more evident than in the discourse around prostate cancer and its prevention. Prostate cancer, a silent but deadly adversary, threatens not only the body but also the soul. It infiltrates the Christian man’s sense of purpose, confronts his theological convictions, and, most disturbingly, tempts him to compromise his faith under the guise of “health necessity”. Medical science recommends various preventive measures, some of which align with Christian principles—such as a healthy diet, exercise, and regular medical checkups. However, a controversial medical perspective also suggests that frequent ejaculation, including thorough masturbation and extramarital sex, reduc...