The Things Children Say . . .

So I've been sitting here watching a series of YouTube videos showing a panel discussion by some leading open theists, in which they respond to their critics and attempt to explain their theology. I have to say I found their reasoning rather unimpressive. After about fifteen minutes of loopy arguments and obvious fallacies, my 10-year old son looked over at me and said, "Instead of watching 'Dude Dumb,' let's watch some 'Dude Perfect!'"

So, here is my alternative to open theism:



Feel free to read into this whatever connections and analogies you might want to make.

Psychologists suddenly discover Solomon's Wisdom?

32-year study proves Biblical Parenting is still best! (this is not a joke)

Read the story here.

Best quote: "Parents should forget about their children's self-esteem and concentrate in instilling self-control." (Roy Baumeister, PhD, professor of psychology at Florida State University in Tallahassee)


Hands down, that's the smartest thing I've ever heard any psychologist say.

Solomon responds:

Proverbs 25:28 A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.

self-control = Heb. MA'TSAR - restraint

Proverbs 6:23 For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way of life


Proverbs 13:24 Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.


Proverbs 19:18 Discipline your son, for there is hope; do not set your heart on putting him to death.


Proverbs 23:13 Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you strike him with a rod, he will not die.


Proverbs 29:17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.

Note: The author manages to add some psycho-babble to her interpretation of the study results, and the article stops far short of recommending the Biblical practice of spanking as a means of instilling self-control in children. As always, discernment is recommended.