David Runyon
@dclr42.bsky.social
The problem of pain/existence of evil is not a cogent argument against the existence of a deity; it is only an argument about the nature of God's power or character.
November 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The problem of pain/existence of evil is not a cogent argument against the existence of a deity; it is only an argument about the nature of God's power or character.
Today we honor and remember our veterans who have established, fought for, and established the peace we too often take for granted.
November 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Today we honor and remember our veterans who have established, fought for, and established the peace we too often take for granted.
Martin Luther and Sesame Street share a birthday. (It's today.)
November 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Martin Luther and Sesame Street share a birthday. (It's today.)
I saw a sign yesterday advertising the “McFlurpy.” I wonder if they’re any good.
November 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I saw a sign yesterday advertising the “McFlurpy.” I wonder if they’re any good.
I'm disappointed to see California voted to gerrymander. The way to oppose something wrong is not to jump into the mud with it.
November 5, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I'm disappointed to see California voted to gerrymander. The way to oppose something wrong is not to jump into the mud with it.
The Atlanta Braves are the oldest professional baseball team still playing to have never won the Heisman Cup.
November 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The Atlanta Braves are the oldest professional baseball team still playing to have never won the Heisman Cup.
Sources of big data in health care: wearables, govt agencies, phones, search engine data, public records, research studies, patient portals, payer records, electronic health records. #aahsl25
October 29, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Sources of big data in health care: wearables, govt agencies, phones, search engine data, public records, research studies, patient portals, payer records, electronic health records. #aahsl25
I believe Donald Trump is the best president since Grover Cleveland for designing a ballroom.
October 23, 2025 at 12:51 PM
I believe Donald Trump is the best president since Grover Cleveland for designing a ballroom.
Do you know where I can find some good germane chocolate?
October 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Do you know where I can find some good germane chocolate?
"Our goal is not the victory of might, but the vindication of right; ...both peace and freedom, here in this hemisphere, and, we hope, around the world."
On October 22, 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis was announced to the people of the USA. Read Kennedy's speech: genius.com/John-f-kenne...
On October 22, 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis was announced to the people of the USA. Read Kennedy's speech: genius.com/John-f-kenne...
John F. Kennedy – Cuban Missile Crisis Speech
This speech was delivered by the President via televised address on October 22nd, 1962. During the speech, US military forces were put on DEFCON 3.
genius.com
October 22, 2025 at 1:09 PM
"Our goal is not the victory of might, but the vindication of right; ...both peace and freedom, here in this hemisphere, and, we hope, around the world."
On October 22, 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis was announced to the people of the USA. Read Kennedy's speech: genius.com/John-f-kenne...
On October 22, 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis was announced to the people of the USA. Read Kennedy's speech: genius.com/John-f-kenne...
I've been thinking about values and principles recently, and how those inform our political beliefs and practices.
Truth.
Life.
The transcendent and the supernatural.
I think most of my political opinions are connected to 1+ of these, but even as I write this, I think my list is incomplete.
Truth.
Life.
The transcendent and the supernatural.
I think most of my political opinions are connected to 1+ of these, but even as I write this, I think my list is incomplete.
October 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I've been thinking about values and principles recently, and how those inform our political beliefs and practices.
Truth.
Life.
The transcendent and the supernatural.
I think most of my political opinions are connected to 1+ of these, but even as I write this, I think my list is incomplete.
Truth.
Life.
The transcendent and the supernatural.
I think most of my political opinions are connected to 1+ of these, but even as I write this, I think my list is incomplete.
"...in a democracy the state will always be a reflection of its own society, just as the society will be the creation of the countless faiths and moral principles that inspire and shape it." 1/x
October 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
"...in a democracy the state will always be a reflection of its own society, just as the society will be the creation of the countless faiths and moral principles that inspire and shape it." 1/x
"The problem with some North American evangelicals is that they are not asking what is right and what is wrong. Rather they are asking what is Right and what is Left- even though the latter question is far less biblical than the former." -Peter Kusmic
October 15, 2025 at 12:08 PM
"The problem with some North American evangelicals is that they are not asking what is right and what is wrong. Rather they are asking what is Right and what is Left- even though the latter question is far less biblical than the former." -Peter Kusmic
If Batman mostly patrols at night, why don't Gotham's criminals work mostly during the day?
October 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
If Batman mostly patrols at night, why don't Gotham's criminals work mostly during the day?
Good news: Hamas has released its hostages.
October 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Good news: Hamas has released its hostages.
Make today a real 10/10.
October 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Make today a real 10/10.
How are you observing Amazon Prime Day this year?
October 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
How are you observing Amazon Prime Day this year?
Do the right thing, even when it's the hard thing.
October 7, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Do the right thing, even when it's the hard thing.
I was talking with a friend recently who mentioned the recent deepfakes/memes President Trump has been posting of various Democrats.
On one hand: the President of the United States should behave with more dignity and integrity than this.
On the other hand: Democrats should not feed the trolls.
On one hand: the President of the United States should behave with more dignity and integrity than this.
On the other hand: Democrats should not feed the trolls.
October 3, 2025 at 12:03 PM
I was talking with a friend recently who mentioned the recent deepfakes/memes President Trump has been posting of various Democrats.
On one hand: the President of the United States should behave with more dignity and integrity than this.
On the other hand: Democrats should not feed the trolls.
On one hand: the President of the United States should behave with more dignity and integrity than this.
On the other hand: Democrats should not feed the trolls.
Remember, lycopene does not cause lycanthropy.
October 1, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Remember, lycopene does not cause lycanthropy.
Which do you prefer?
-In respect of the diversity of America, we should prohibit religious & philosophical worldview activities in public schools.
-In respect of the diversity of America, we should allow religious & philosophical worldview activities in public schools.
-In respect of the diversity of America, we should prohibit religious & philosophical worldview activities in public schools.
-In respect of the diversity of America, we should allow religious & philosophical worldview activities in public schools.
September 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Which do you prefer?
-In respect of the diversity of America, we should prohibit religious & philosophical worldview activities in public schools.
-In respect of the diversity of America, we should allow religious & philosophical worldview activities in public schools.
-In respect of the diversity of America, we should prohibit religious & philosophical worldview activities in public schools.
-In respect of the diversity of America, we should allow religious & philosophical worldview activities in public schools.
Get up and get a drink of water. You've earned a hydration vacation!
September 26, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Get up and get a drink of water. You've earned a hydration vacation!
I'm sure we all regret some of our hair and/or fashion choices.
September 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I'm sure we all regret some of our hair and/or fashion choices.