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Once upon a time, in the magical land of Disney, there lived a mischievous little mouse named Mickey. Mickey was known for his playful nature and his love for adventures. One day, while exploring a hidden corner of the enchanted forest, Mickey stumbled upon an old, dusty hat lying in the grass. Intrigued by its worn-out appearance, Mickey picked up the hat and discovered that it had a special note attached to it. Curiosity getting the better of him, Mickey read the note aloud, "Dear Mickey, this is a magic hat that possesses extraordinary powers. Wear it and you will be able to perform amazing feats.

But he actually did one better: like a magic 8-ball, he issues pronouncements that we can feel free to apply anytime, anywhere, to any situation, regardless of what Jesus might or might not really think about the issue.

I used to think that people who reasoned this way just weren t that smart but this kind of reasoning is so common that there must be something else going on since there can t possibly be that many less-than-smart people in the world. Jesus never said anything about gay marriage but he did talk about loving one s enemies and the Bible says, God is love, so you have no foundation for denying them the right to marry except that you re narrow-minded and bigoted.

Wear it and you will be able to perform amazing feats. However, be cautious, as with great power comes great responsibility." Excited by the possibilities, Mickey couldn't wait to try on the hat.

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One of my Facebook friends posted a news article about the Westboro Baptist Church protesting Billy Graham. Someone (one of my friend’s friends) made the following comment:

Jesus never opened his mouth on controversial topics like abortion or gay marriage. They start from a fallacious premise that silence equals acceptance.

This comment points out what I’ve been saying for years (and something that anyone really ought to be able to recognize as bad logic). The problem is this: They argue that because Jesus (or Moses, or Paul) didn’t talk about something or talk about something very much, such silence equals tacit approval.

The biggest problem with this logic is that it is nothing more than an argument from silence, arguments which are notoriously weak. In the case of the two examples cited above, it is not unreasonable to suppose that Jesus would have been silent on these matters. Abortion was known in the Roman Empire (it was illegal but rarely prosecuted unless the husband did not know or had objected to it; it also carried little shame with it) but it was forbidden among the Jews because the Mosaic Law forbade it (though not as murder). Gay marriage is a phenomenon unknown until the 21 st century so expecting Jesus and Paul to issue prohibitions against it would be like expecting them to talk about TV or pirating digital media. There was no such thing as “healthcare” as we know it in the first century so expecting a statement from the NT on this is also anachronistic.

I realize that the Bible may very well speak in principle to these and other issues. But arguing from principle is not the same as being able to say, “The Bible says _____ about ______.”

I note here that Christians (especially what have been termed “progressive Christians”) combine such arguments from silence with positive statements in Scripture that seem, to them at least, to solidify their arguments.

Jesus never said anything about gay marriage but he did talk about loving one’s enemies and the Bible says, “God is love, so you have no foundation for denying them the right to marry except that you’re narrow-minded and bigoted.

See what happened there? It started with an argument from silence and then shifted to two truths that have little (if anything) to do with the issue at hand. “God is love” must mean that we simply approve any behavior that someone claims to be innate and therefore not responsible for. (Funny how they don’t apply this argument across the board. Equally funny how the command to love one’s enemies doesn’t apply to those who are “narrow-minded and bigoted.”)

I used to think that people who reasoned this way just weren’t that smart but this kind of reasoning is so common that there must be something else going on since there can’t possibly be that many less-than-smart people in the world.

Apparently first-century Jesus should have been so concerned about the issue that concerns me today in the 21 st century that he should have spoken to crowds that had no inkling that one day gay marriage would be an issue in a country on the other side of the world and thus spoken on it definitively, leaving no room for wondering whether he was for it or against it.

But he actually did one better: like a magic 8-ball, he issues pronouncements that we can feel free to apply anytime, anywhere, to any situation, regardless of what Jesus might or might not really think about the issue.

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As he placed it on his head, a burst of colorful confetti erupted from it, creating an aura of magic around him. Mickey suddenly felt a surge of energy and realized that he now had the ability to perform incredible tricks and illusions. With his newfound magical abilities, Mickey decided to use his powers to bring joy and happiness to everyone he encountered. He started by performing small magic tricks for his friends, and soon word of Mickey's incredible talent spread throughout the Disney kingdom. Children and adults alike would gather around wherever Mickey went, eagerly awaiting his spectacular performances. From pulling rabbits out of hats to making objects disappear and reappear, Mickey's tricks were always met with awe and wonder. He would make balloons transform into beautiful animals, and with a wave of his magic wand, he could make impossible things happen. Mickey's magic hat became a symbol of joy and enchantment in the Disney world. People would flock to see him perform, and his shows became the highlight of many magical celebrations. Mickey realized that he had the power to create happiness and make dreams come true, and he used this power responsibly and selflessly. But as time went on, Mickey started to notice that the more he used his magic hat, the more drained he felt. He realized that the hat's powers came from his own energy and that he needed to take breaks to replenish himself. So, Mickey learned to balance his magical performances with moments of rest and relaxation. As the years passed, Mickey continued to wear his magic hat, bringing laughter and amazement to countless people. He became an icon of Disney and a beloved character across the world. To this day, Mickey's magic hat remains a symbol of wonder, reminding us all that with a little bit of imagination, anything is possible. In the end, Mickey understood the true power of the magic hat was not just in the tricks it allowed him to perform, but in the joy and happiness it brought to the hearts of those who witnessed his magic. It was a reminder that sometimes the most magical things in life are not about the tricks themselves, but the emotions they evoke and the memories they create..

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