January 7-Discussion concerning Sir Glubb's "Fate of Empires".
January 14-Main topic was pipe smoking. The question seemed to be: Does taking up pipe smoking bring one closer to the Drones ideal? Those present answering generally in the affirmative, Roy Knecht being the notable exception.
January21-The morning was set aside for discussion of Doug Wilson's position on reformed theology. Gentlemen were to have read roughly one hundred pages of reformed preaching, essays, articles, and propaganda prepared by Doug. Lively morning. Test administered and questionnaire handed out. Results: 3-Free Will, 3-Middle Ground, 12-Reformed.
January 24-Drones Dinner. Topic "Is God Omniscient, Omnipresent, and Omnipotent?". Dinner was Italian and quite good. Discussion concerned God's nature for approximately half an hour. Soon we were talking about the merits of the reformed point of view. We dismissed at about two o'clock AM.
January 28-Talked about wives submission to husbands, mostly hair as a covering in church. Greg Dickison read the first seven pages of a story he is writing about a neo-Nazi plot in England. Assignment: Short biography of ones own character(2-5 paragraphs)and one sentence about each other Drone familiar to you.
February 4-Brief discussion of women's head covering. Doug W. wanted to make a point concerning rock music. Most were puzzled. Glubb's idea of conquest and culture speculated upon. Evan Wilson, Grand Drone, read his poem "Zoning Law".
February 11-Character assassination day. Each Drone read a short(excepting the epic by Steve Mahaffy)autobiography of himself. Any other Drones interested in commenting then read a brief statement concerning the attitude, knowledge, or genealogy of each Drone in turn.
February 18-Angel babies. Can the Sons of God procreate either with female celestials or with the daughters of men? Confusion reigned, mainly because no one had anything but speculation on which to base their arguments. Wes Callihan read a poem, "Mercy", which seemed to support Calvinism-many shocked. He also read another installment of his novel, written at a continuing high level.
February 25-Does the revelation in Daniel concern Christ's time, Antiochus Epiphanies, both, or someone else? Many and varied were the comments without adequete conclusion.
March 4-Subject revolved around abortion protesters arrested in Spokane and the advisability of such action morally, biblically, and socially. Drones anthology rough draft read-outs were handed to each contributor.
March 11-Subject was the relationship between science and the liberal arts. Most agreed that the liberal arts preceded and are superior to the sciences. The importance of or need for science as a discipline was questioned. Drones club house layout explained and discussed.
March 18-Suggested that Evan's basement be remodeled into the Drones club house. Tour conducted. Input sought on furnishings, decor, and feasibility. The conclusion of the North Ireland problem debated. This led to a discussion of duly constituted governments and a Christian's responsiblity. Evan W. read a poem.
March 25-Matt Turnbull read his short story, "Mulvany's Passage". Demonic powers, activity, and possession was discussed. Is Evan W.'s spiritual position akin to the charismatics?
April 1-Unknown.
April 8-Drones role and concern over the environment discussed.
April 15-Shotgun seminar suggested. Who will be the next super power, taking Russia's place? Evan W. read a letter to the editor concerning the local Task Force's appeal for all intolerant people to get out of the state. Letter approved. Should we review the position of Henry III in history? Doug W. says yes. Gordon Wilson read another installment of the Ben Hathaway saga. Clean-up of basement scheduled two weeks from now.
April 22-Evan W.'s letter appeared yesterday. Greg D. presented a letter to the editor, approved, and an essay. Steve M. read an installment from his slam-bam short story, novel, essaay, whatever. What elements dictate a humorous novel? Are 'Christian' psychologists heretics? Is Evan W. a heretic? Assignment: Describe a pious death without schmaltz. Jim Wilson, patriarch, added his sensible two cents, he was resisted.
April 29-Assignments read-all very well done. Poems read by Doug W. and Wes C.. Assignment given: Create an editorial cartoon. Is there a limit, given an infinite amount of time, to man's technological capabilities? Today is 'Gut the Basement' day as the Drones club house begins to become reality. Does technology take the honor out of war?
May 6-Is a rock only a rock? Are there really any inanimate objects? Can a Christian accused of a crime plead not guilty if he did the crime because of the specail meaning of legal terms? Is giving a bribe always wrong? Chris Schlect read a paper on a pious death. Mark Knecht read a letter to the editor-approved.
May 13-Wes C. read a short story. Evan W. read a longer short story. Both were very good. A discussion of whether Logos provides a truly classical education.
May 20-Which busts, sculptures, portraits are suitable for the Club House? Editorial cartoons were passed around. The value of rhetoric in sermons and debate. "Every numerous assemblage is mob."-G. K. Chesterton
May 27-Poems on tobacco were read. John O'Bryan read the first installment of his short story. Payment schedule sheet presented to the members for Club dues and key.
June 3-Payment plans for Drones Club presented. Decisions need to be made by the end of the month. Evan W. read the first chapter of his third book. Discussion of chivalry, man-woman, and husband-wife relationships developed. Anti-deluvian technology speculated upon by Doug W.
June 10-Evan W. read chapter two in his chivalric novel. Elements of rhetoric introduced by Wes C. and Doug W.. Assignment: Use rhetorical argument dealing with the proposition that today's morals are leading to complete decadence. To be presented in two weeks.
June 17-Drones Club membership contract was handed out. Gordon W. was first to commit. Evan W. read the next two chapters in his book. Christianity of the hero questioned.
June 24-Is the Supreme Court's ruling concerning burning the flag appropriate? Evan W. and Doug W. presented rhetorical arguments.
July 1-Is polygamy falling short of God's ideal? Why are restrictions placed on an elder? Evan W. read another chapter in his book, and a slection from Pelagius concerning Augustine's ideas on God working out his commandments in man.
July 8-Calvinism-Arminianism, is there a third way? Are hierarchies an impediment to Calvinism?
July 15-Deadline for Club contracts, insufficient pledges. More deliberations needed on what we shall do. Is the 'rescue movement' legitimate for Christians? Vote taken: 4-sypmathize, 1-on the fence, 6-against. Evan W. read another chapter in his book.
July 22-John Barry visited. Do we retain our personalities in heaven? Most argued yes. Some, a few, said we will be like Christ in every way(except Godhood), and therefore have identical personalities.
July 29-Terry M. visited.
August 5-Greg D. read an essay.
August 12-Doug W. was arrested at a 'rescue' in Spokane. We spoke of his actions and took a vote. 4-approve, 4-leaning toward, 1-leaning against, 3-against rescue. It was noted that there was a different crowd voting today than at the earlier vote. Evan W. read another installment. Doug W. read a poem "Orangemen".
August 19-Are Scots loyal to their country above all other considerations? Should drugs be legalized if we had control of the government? Vote was 11-1 for legalization. Mark K. voting nay. Is beauty an attribute of God as love, truth, and light are?
August 26-Grand Drone was not present. Properness of killing 'innocents' in war. Can someone commit a physical act without being guilty of the act? For example: Sex with a woman one thought was ones wife, but wasn't.
September 2-Unknown.
September 9-Do we assume that the torment of hell is required to be physical as well as spiritual?
September 16-Is escapism bad by definitioin? Is there a dual basis for sex, that of pleasure and procreation, or is the basis procreation and a peripheral intent of God is pleasure? Vote was 5-4 in favor of the latter.
September 23-Should a husband always be sensitive to and considerate of his wife's emotional state or is it legitimate for him to be oblivious?
September 30-What is infinity? Is God infinite? In what ways? Did Christ, while Jesus, have two natures or a blended nature? 12-two natures, 3-blended. Mark K. read a poem. Can you sin in your sleep?
October 7-Evan W. read another chapter of his book. Do pastors talk too much in answering questions from the sheep?
October 14-Progress without standards is impossible. Even incorrect standards are more beneficial than lawlessness. Evan W. read another chapter in his book. He had the previous week off from work. A savings account was commissioned to deal with profits from the Drones Dinner which totaled $66.50.
October 21-Are the scales tilted toward the environmentalists or the capitalists? Is there any redeeming value in environmentalism? Should there be any limits on private property? Is our church constituted Presbyterian or Episcopal? Which should it be? Does authority flow from the saints up or from the elders(under God)down? Vote: 7-Presbyterian, 2-Episcopal. The savings account idea was dropped and investment in precious metals directed.
October 28-Is the canon of scripture closed and complete? 14-yes 4-no. Wes C. read a poem.
November 4-Is AIDS hysteria dying down? Reading taught in the public schools(re. look-say)railed against. Methods of teaching writing even at Logos are questioned. Should cursive be taught in first grade? Evan W. read another chapter. Numerous endings were suggested for his novel. A letter to the editor was read and approved which purports to come to the defense of Wes C. and the Club, both of whom have taken some shots over the bow lately.
November 11-Should we see pop culture as a serious threat to traditional values? 11-yes, 6-no. Evan W. has now lost six votes in a row.
November 18-Gordon W. expressed concern with the tone and effect of recent Drones letters to the editor. Different strategies were discussed and defended. The legitimacy of Gen. Stonewall Jackson's policy of taking no prisoners was sustained. Evan W. read another chapter. Jim Nance read a letter to the editor.
November 25-Since England has a tension between its Britain and its Logres, what is the United States' Logres? Mark K. made a good point. Evan W. read the final chapter to his book. Terry M. read a letter to be signed by anyone who wishes, addressed to the chair of the english department, and sent to various people, concerning Wes C.'s situation.
December 2-Evan W. wished input concerning the title of his book. Gordon W. and Evan W. read short stories. Are myths, if they be myths, preordained? Was Arthur here so that the myth would grow up? A Christmas poem was assigned, due by Dec. 23.
December 9-From where did the Incas and Aztecs come? Possibly Phoenicia? Was Atlantis real? Gordon W. read another part of his short story. Drafting Bob Forrey for governor was discussed. Men making Christmas, Easter, or even sunday into a 'Holy' day warned against.
December 16-Doug W. said he had a topic, everyone groaned. He revealed the head of IVP had sanctioned certain homosexual relationships. The discussion quickly devolved into a debate on Calvinism, no one was quite sure how this happened, but no one was surprised.
December 23-Discussion of world events. Gordon W. read the end of his short story. Poems were read in honor of Christmas. Are the rules of a game morally binding?
December 30-Discussion of the 'thread of Christianity' through history. Recognizable believers throughout time or the written Word of God reviving men at specific times?
Thus endeth the year.
