1991

January 5-Predictions for 1991 read. Authority of step parents over children questioned. Greek and Roman gods as a reflection of Biblical characters.

January 12-The legitimacy of going to war in Iraq. What are the necessary preconditions for our country going to war?

January 19-The war and its consequences, machinery, and strategies. How did sin enter the world, how is it transmitted? Are babies innocent until they sin, or born sinful because of their nature?

January 26-War and rumors of war. Russia's fate. What is Gorbachev up to? Can he or the USSR survive? Continuation of discussion on what is the mechanism which brings sin or condemnation into each of our lives.

February 2-Varied and aimless chatter. War, Nostradamos, Roberto Clemente, addiction as sin, fate.

February 9-Short history of Satan and the preterist view outlined and debated.

February 16-Interest in Drones Club sweatshirts probed. Matt T. read a paper on time which led to a morning filled with hollow posturing and vain speculation. Quite enjoyable.

February 23-The deficiency of the Roman Catholic Church contrasted with the full blown cults. Is the reconstructionist position mathematically tenable? John Knox, John Calvin, ect. should be looked at as critically as John Wesley by those publishing Antithesis.

March 2-Fallout from the war. What will be the disposition of Saddam? Should George Bush create an imperial presidency? Political speculation for 1992. Our attitude toward our death and our memory. Assignment considered concerning literary criticism of a short story.

March 9-Discussion of the growing obsolescense of books and reading. Assignment given to read That Hideous Strength for critical assessment. Discuss political fallout of gulf war and the morality of a multilevel business marketing stucture.

March 16-Drones defended and questioned at a recent retreat, reports Roger B. Are theological determinists in the same shaky boat that material determinists are in, that is, logic has no value since everything is predetermined?

March 23-Theories of luck. What is it, how does it work, is there such a thing? The conversation quickly took the obvious, belabored tack. Matt T. read a story.

March 30-Enlightening discussion of That Hideous Strength. Sexuality is the underlying driving force in the book. Say what?

April 6-Talk of war resulted in a session concerning the attributes of masculinity. The defining quality of masculinity is AGGRESSION!

April 13-Is cannibalism wrong? Doug's new book on learning, and its philosophy.

April 20-Imperialism legitimized and defined. Its benefits and drawbacks. "We must accept free will, we have no choice."-anon.

April 27-Relativity theory debated and analyzed. Once again Einstein withers under the powerful onslaught of Drones logic.

May 4-The power of Blessings. Is there a metaphysical formula present which can be learned? Jeptha's vow.

May 11-History of the doctrine of the eternality of God. Theological liberals and righteous truthseekers as strange bedfellows in church historical research.

May 18-Can sin be avoided at any point up to the comission of that sin, or are there sins which become inevitable at a certain point?

May 25-Greed, covetousness, desire-their definitions and differences. When do desires grow into sinful thoughts? Short stories with a mood were read by John O., Rob McS., and Evan W.

June 1-Does anything actually have color or are objects to be viewed and referred to always realizing the qualifier of the light or can the natural light be taken for granted? Roger B. read a short story. Indication of an author's spiritual state through his writing. Should a husband communicate his sexual temptation for other women to his wife?

June 8-Authenticity and inspiration of scripture.

June 15-Is a Drones Ball(waltz)a good idea? Is self-control to be directed mainly toward the mind or the body?

June 22-How close have we come to experiencing the spiritual regions through vision, dreams, and prophesies? Science fiction short stories assigned for July 20.

June 29-Supreme Court speculations. Reasons for getting around the pronouncements of the Bible.

July 6-Evan W. and Mark K. were present. Many dark and holy things were discussed.

July 13-Anecdotal Saturday. Stories from the colorful past of the Drones private lives. Attempt to define heresy.

July 20-Three science fiction short stories were read and critiqued. John G. brought a newsletter from Living Faith Fellowship on baptism.

July 27-Would you release the AIDS virus on the world if ordered to do so as an agent of the government? How are innocents legitimately killed in a war?

August 3-Continued discussion of AIDS virus release. Ken Stringfield visited.

August 10-Unknown.

August 17-The difficulties and advantages of having a servant.

August 24-What will happen in the Soviet Union, and what will happen in elections of 1992? To what degree can civilized people enforce their 'civilized' laws on others?

August 31-Disciplining wives. Should rank be pulled simply to let her know who's in charge? What form should discipline take? John O. read a short story.

September 7-Morning devoted to aspects of writing for the Drones.

September 14-What expenditures are governments rightly responsible for? Disease research, transportation? Charlie D. read a short story.

September 21-Is it inappropriate to draw attention to the fact one is being masculine?

September 28-When is it permissible to disconnect a terminal patient? What is heroism, what defines a hero or heroic act?

October 5-How do men enjoy the moment? Should they draw attention to the fact that they are having a fun time? Examples of masculinity given: Mel Gibson, Evan Wilson, Ethel Merman. Is the definition of masculinity essentially aggression or aggression and control? Corollary offered: Ones weenie factor is directly proportional to ones concern for ones health.

October 12-All Drones Day. Tenth anniversary celebration. Catered Chinese at Grandrone's house. Thirty-one attended. Short stories read by John O., Matt T., Evan W., and Wes C.. Evan read two poems.

History of All Drones Day

1984-Panel discussion at Best Western on whether Republican deficits are better than Democratic deficits. Panelists included Doug Wilson, Dean Wullenwaber, Larry Lucas, Derrick Ater.
1985-Jay Shelledy addressed the Drones on the role of the newspaper. Held at Best Western.
1986-Held at the Best Western. Jim Wilson spoke on the Pentagon and the art of war.
1987-Oliver North slide show.
1988-Short stories at University Inn.
1989-Short stories at Three Forks Inn.
1990-Short stories at Evan Wilson's.
1991-Short stories at Evan Wilson's. Tenth Anniversary with cake.

October 12-The Thomas nomination discussed. Do we biblically have any environmental responsiblity as Christians? "The key to affluence is waste." Evan W.

October 19-The nature of romance. When? What? How? Is a wife under the authority of her husband or the government? Under what curcumstances?

October 26-No Calvinist being present, their theology was criticized and completely discredited.

November 2-Are Christian artists to be considered pastors and teachers? Why are European immigrants different from Indians or Blacks? Fellowship, what is it? What is Christian fellowship opposed to fellowship with friends Christian or not?

November 9-To what extent does a Christian businessmen write off bad debts to other Christians? To non-Christians? Is someone frogiven if they don't ask for forgiveness?

November 16-Predictions on the Louisiana governors race. Duke-4, Edwards-2. Feminist view of rape and sexual relations. Are you 'cool'? Is it good or necessary?

November 23-Ron Huggin's letter on Bible translations discussed. Political possiblities considered.

November 30-Should colleges, corporations, ect. be a law unto themselves, unsurping the governmental authorities? Does being a Chrisitan require one to subjugate certain aspects of masculinity?

December 7-What are the dangers of political correctness? When does it become a sin? Is advocacy of sinful positions a sin? Raising righteous children who God promises will become Christian vs their free will not to become Christians.

December 14-What are the capitalistic opportunities presenting themselves in the Soviet Union? Was the outcome in the William Kennedy Smith trial appropriate?

December 21-Why are health costs out of bounds and how can they be reduced? Four married men talked about the validity of counseling to singles concerning sex. The need for male rites of passage.

December 28-The problems and consequesnces of polygamy. The reason for sex. Wives working outside the home. Is it a sin not to have kids? The power of an employer to make requirements of his employees.

Thus endeth the year.

1990

January 6-1989 predictions read. Also predictions for 1990 were read. How is sin and death transmitted to Adam's posterity and what are the ramifications to salvation?

January 13-Implications of Venus' orbit were discussed. Are the scientists missing something here? Can a Christian nation wage imperialistic war?

January 20-War and its legitimate uses. Evan W. read the first chapter in his latest novel.

January 27-Should women be included in non-debate conversations with men if they so desire?

February 3-How should Blacks be referred to? Evan W. read another chapter in his book. Should all right-thinking Christians support an addition to the preamble to the Constitution acknowledging the Lordship of Jesus Christ over our nation's laws?

February 10-How should we look at, relate to, scripture? If it is not to us, is it for us? Is it verbally inspired or propositionally inspired? Is it information to be applied by the reborn or commands to be obeyed? Assignment given to define and defend ones view of scripture's inspiration.

February 17-Assignments read(Greg, Jim, Doug, Terry, Matt, Mark, Wes, Evan). Do all positions reduce to presuppositionalism? Are some positions ultimately provable? Vote taken on Calvinism: 4-free will, 1-both free will and bound, 9-bound. Roles and spheres of government were discussed(family, church, and civil).

February 24-Are the supernatural occurrences witnessed by, and performed by, man, all on the same continuum of magical power with Christ as the ultimate? Is the celebration of Bastille Day equivalent to the Forth of July?

March 3-Is sleep a form of death or related to death? What is the difference and importance of courtesy vs deference? Assignment: Write a deferential letter to George and Babs Bush.

March 10-Letters read on deference. What is its role in society and how do we implement it? Vote taken on commanding our wives to address us in deferential terms. 7-for, 1-against, 1-don't know.

March 17-Stephanie's father, Jim, visited from Texas. What are the qualificatioins for an Elder generally and in our church particularly?

March 24-The effect of exponential growth in technology on theology and human life. Evan W. read a poem on Spring. Was the Constitution a document legitimizing a coup of the Documents of Confederation?

March 31-Unknown.

April 7-Can a Christian be a classical scholar?

April 14-What is Biblical treasure? Should we save or invest? In what? How? In things(possessions?)or in gold. Evan W. read a short story. Accountability of Bill Gothard and his seminar.

April 21-Possibilities and moral ramifications of genetic engineering.

April 28-Bill P. read an essay 0n the validity of Calvinism as opposed to Arminianism. Evan W. read chapter 3 of his second book. Theology will henceforth be considered off limits in Drones discussions because of the prayerful setting needed.

May 5-Reminder about Tuesday evening assignment. Wes C. read chapter three which is a precursor to his previously read chapter four. Evan W. read chapter four of his second novel. Discussion and instruction on plot and plot development. Assignment for next week: Bring a short story plot to exchange.

May 8-Six members attend dessert about preferred forms of government, all have papers. Evan W. holds forth for absolute monarchy.

May12-Plots read and drawn for. Political ironies pointed out. Lybia, ACLU, Trudeau, Russia, dealt with.

May 19-Roy K.'s cantidacy discussed. Wes C. read a short story. Many current events and Bible translations wondered about.

May 26-Is everything economic? Should a contingency fund in case of divorce be required of all prospective husbands?

June 2-Should capital punishment be public? What conditions and requirements? How do we know what we know? Is logic the basis of revelation?

June 9-Mysticism vs Rationalism in christianity. Is one superior? Are they complementary?

June 16-Is it worthwhile, wise, or edifying to go into extreme depth on a portion of scripture?

June 23-Morning of idle chatter and aimless speculation.

June 30-Should our reputation among non-initiates be defended, especially in Pullman? How? Evan W. read a short story written from a plot by Jim Nance.

July 7-Subintroducti, and should we save the trees or not worry?

July 14-Gordon W. read a very short story. The benefits of raising Christian children. The second death.

July 21-How much joy can we take in the apparent hunger for the gospel shown by Eastern Europeans? Benefits and problems with a desire for a classical world view. Doug Jones visited.

July 28-Biblical prophecies and their implications if not fulfilled. Was the 17th century English church accurately reflected by its proponents?

August 4-The Grandrone not being present we retired to the porch and smoked. Our condition physical and spiritual in the after-life was among many items discussed.

August 11-A small group smoked cigars and stared at the walls.

August 18-Are the creative days 24 hour days? What does the text mean and say?

August 25-The nature of life and a virus speculated upon. The likelihood of war in the Middle East.

September 1-Are we made in the image of God? What does that mean? Nature of the resurrection body.

September 8-To what degree is our stewardship over our possessions subject to church sanction and discipline?

September 15-What does being spirit-led mean, how does that manifest itself in the Christian life?

September 22-Is sending your children to public school a sin? When can generalizations be legitimately extended? Are there any value neutral subjects?

September 29-Poems were read by Gordon W. and Matt T. Property rights, who gives them, how are they to be enforced? The state's illegitimate granting of the role of governments in property rights and God's legitimate role in them. Slave trade and slavery what are the allowable aspects of each?

October 6-Unknown.

October 13-Difficulties with and reliability of various Biblical texts discussed and defended. Evan W. read a poem on Fall.

October 20-Should ancient icons and symbols be burned? The dangers of images of Christ and more subtle countenances.

October 23-All Drones Day. Held at Grandrone's. Catered Chinese from the New Hong Kong. After dinner literary contributions proceeded as follows: Poem by Evan W., Stories by John O., Doug W., Wes C., and Evan W..

October 27-Why certain personalities concentrate on passages which result in false piety.

November 3-What's the definition of great literature? What does it do to the reader?

November 10-Election rehash. Short story by Evan W.. Talk of war with Iraq. Matt Meyer visited.

November 17-How good a chance does George Bush have in 1992? How important is the pro-life position going to be? Should we ride it to victory or defeat where ever it leads? Are optimists a sorry lot? Should we be optimists or should we be realists?

November 24-Why isn't the Earth slowing in it's rotation? Do premonitions occur? If so why and how? What did the prophets see? How can we express the unknowable attributes and actions of God?

December 1-Are geniuses possessed? Were great works of art, literature, and music the result of 'demonic' possession? Letters to the editor were discussed.

December 8-Should Logos teach Bible classes? Is skepticism of wild, miraculous claims in the Christian Church(drilling to Hell, raising the dead, talking with angels)a healthy attitude and if so why? Letters to the editor were read and their tone debated. Warnings given. Doug W. has decided to stop attending Drones.

December 15-Compassion in a personality wondered about. Matt T. read a letter to the editor. Violence and its place in a Christian's life.

December 22-The Black's economic condition and why does it persist. Are the Drones racists? Insensitive slobs? Arrogant elitists?

December 29-1990 predictions read. The number correct: Fred B.-0, Wes C.-0, Greg D.-0, Charlie D.-1, Mark K.-0, Roy K.-1/2, Steve M.-1, John O.-0, Doug W.-0, Evan W.-1 1/2, Gordon W.-1/2. Amnesia, hypnosis, the dark arts. Yes? No? Maybe? Inspiration and reliability of the scriptures and their translations. Words or thoughts, which are inviolate?

Thus endeth the year.