1994

January 1-1993 predictions read. C. Diede-0, T. Smalldridge-1/2, E. Wilson-1, M. Knecht-0, M. Corwin-0, K. Whitehead-2, R. Potter-1/2, G. Wilson-2, J. O'Bryan-3 1/2. Was Christ aware of his deity in his youth? Is your senator a space alien? Is the Spirit of Christ in the Old Testament the same person as the Holy Spirit in the New Testament?

January 8-Predictions read. Financial, political, and geographical future of America. Christians responsibility and preparedness.

January 15-Problems with the stridency of Credenda. Is there a biblical requirement to respond?

January 22-Healing and demon casting. Marriage. Reformed possibilities.

January 29-Are these reductios essentially the same? Calvinism leads to the belief God is evil. If you go out with that common woman you will be unhappy.

February 5-Vehicles of salvation for different human circumstances. The four 'humors' discussed.

February 12-Types of argumentation developed in Drones:
Ad Argumentum-Derailing a discussion by introducing the forms of argument.
Evan's Bludgeon-Stating the extreme for tactical surprise.
Boa Constrictor-Defining terms broadly to draw the opponent into agreement at which time the strict definition is introduced and opponents agreement is assumed.
Roy's rule for Dougisms(The Boa Constrictor defense)-Say 'yes' to the first question and 'no' to everything there after.
Pulling a Dustin-See July 24, 1993.

February 19-Are there classes in our society today? Are they desirable? Is there movement with in them? Humorous societal faux-pas recounted.

February 26-Should children be pushed toward certain secular outcomes, for example figure skater, child actor, taking the father's trade. How should a Christian relate to his culture: Escape-rapture or monastery, Power-Pope or dominion, Submission, or Reform-change.

March 5-Prognosis of Clinton and his administration. Was the flood universal, covering everything? Is civilization a scale or an absolute?

March 12-What is our responsibility at the scene of an accident? R. Boothman a charismatic? Another argument form: Evan's High Horse.

March 19-The ethics of taking a Pell Grant. When are we required to obey a newly passed law? Should Col. North be excused from misleading Congress?

March 26-Doug Busby's men's retreat.

April 2-If engineers ask "Why?", are they on the way to becoming human? Is math a liberal art?

April 9-CEF stuff. Second hand smoke.

April 16-Discussion of Dave's tax code. Reclassification of E. Wilson. Assignment: Define a "man's man".

April 23-Our responsibility in Bosnia. Where do we look to find evidence of a "man's man"?

April 30-Are spoils of war morally legitimate?

May 7-Clinton's problems.

May 14-How strictly should the boundaries of Christianity be drawn?

May 21-Control of ourselves in various situations.

May 28-Logos school elections results, problems, and solutions.

June 4-Comments on Calvinism and Clinton.

June 11-Is disseminating an untruth a lie?

June 18-Should 'innocent till proven guilty' be the guiding principle of our legal system?

June 25-The interface between the spirit and the physical body; is it the heart, the face, or the brain?

July 2-The maintenance of dignity in our lives. How is it lost? When is it sacrificed?

July 9-Jim F. visited. Reformed selections from the Bible.

July 16-In heaven what are our desires like?

July 23-No Record.

July 30-No Record.

August 6-What counsel should we give a grieving family? How does God look at death? In the year 2006 Clint will be a millionaire and build Drones a clubhouse.

August 13-No Record.

August 20-Using smug satisfaction as an offensive weapon in argumentation. Should our borders be closed to immigration. Is a GOP take over of Congress beneficial in 1996? Insurance reform.

August 27-No Record.

September 3-Can causality be shown? To what degree is it necessary?

September 10-How do we define justice? Is assigning a percentage of causality just? Is coolness an objective standard? M. Knecht was used as an example.

September 17-No Record.

September 24-Do we always choose our greatest desire? How do we obtain our desires?

October 1-No Record.

October 8-Is insurance a good idea? What drives medical costs?

October 15-How do you fix a young man who lacks the ability to attract women?

October 22-Is it a good thing that capitalism enables the lower class to become middle class?

October 29-Election predictions.

November 5-Political stuff.

November 12-Can a soldier in war kill an enemy and be in sin because of it? Patriotism or loyalty which is an adequate motivation in war?

November 19-Are there truly crazy people around? To what extent does sexuality(MoJo)govern crime?

November 26-Breakfast conversation.

December 3-The vacuousness of current evangelical philosophic thought. What happens to slot cars when the polarity is reversed?

December 10-The Wilsons bought a dishwasher. Does a terminally ill person have the right to end his life?

December 17-Speculations on a new meeting place for the little church.

December 24-Hierarchies and authority and submission. Is everything feudal?

December 31-Predictions for 1994 read: D. Harris-1 1/2, Roady C.-1, R. Knecht-2, M. Turnbull-1, Clint C.-2, T. Smalldridge-0, M. Knecht-0, E. Wilson-2, J. O'bryan-2, R. Boothman-1 1/2, D. Wilson-1, C. Diede-1/2. Famous christians' responsibilities and problems.

1993

January 2-Predictions results: C. Diede-1, M. Knecht-0, E. Wilson-1, J. O'Bryan-1, R. Knecht-1, T. Smalldridge-1, C. Schlect-1 1/2. Some commandments are read. Why is there an attraction to pagan beliefs yet a rejection of cult or sect teachings? What are the attributes of mythological beings? What made them myth?

January 9-Predictions for 1993 read. Homosexuals and women in society, their roles and restrictions.

January 16-Beauty and sluttiness used in advertising. Is the 'cosmo' girl slutty? Is Madonna? Are the Sports Illustrated swimsuit girls?

January 23-What is our appropriate reaction to death and slaughter?

January 30-A civil morning was begun until R. Boothman arrived. At that point we devolved into name-calling.

February 6-Is suspicion a bad thing? Assignment: A Shakespearean sonnet on ambition by next week.

February 13-Sonnets on ambition read. F. Banks submitted an article on "The Coming Conservative Century". Will our nation survive or divide in the next century?

February 20-Thoughts on infant baptism.

February 27-The media, Perot, NPR, where do we go to find out what to believe? What is our method of epistemology? Is there benefit from learning a hard exact science? Assignment: Page or less on the effeminate.

March 6-Talk of preterist johnny-come-latelys. The danger of getting your positions from books rather than scripture.

March 13-Big Sky Conference scholarship reductions.

March 20-Dealing with a Mormon's view of God's nature. Is Mr. Roger's a good role model for children?

March 27-No record.

April 3-HIV's relationship to AIDS. Can man, apart from God, come to a correct conclusion concerning salvation?

April 10-Why were Adam and Eve driven from the Garden?

April 17-A discussion between basically Doug and Evan on presuppositionalism. Do we begin with reason or God to explain the world?

April 24-Calvinism and Calvinists criticized. An invitation to discussion considered.

May 1-Women in the military. Are children born without original sin? Are they born naturally good?

May 8-Marketing 'Medi-dates' Levels of art.

May 15-Which is more fair a poll tax or a flat tax? Note: This should not in any way be considered an endorsement of fairness by Drones.

May 22-Was David Koresh wronged in any way?

May 29-Calvinist arguments criticized. Clinton mocked.

June 5-Bill Clinton's problems. Calvinist problems.

June 12-How limited should government be? What are the natural limits of science?

June 19-"Election" results. Good-bye to Al French. What makes Drones unique? The difference between Tolkien type fiction and Lewis type fiction.

June 26-Joe Fillecetti, Steve Mahaffy, and Darrel Tracy visit. Carry over discussion of Calvinism from last night.

July 3-The difference between loyalty and patriotism if there is any. Charles Williams' books and insights. How does a husband take his wife's fears metaphysically speaking.

July 10-No report.

July 17-No report.

July 24-What measures should be taken to keep someone 'alive'? Is someone who has been under icy water dead before he has been revived? What party is guilty of sin? Is there a proximate cause of sin? New argument form proposed: Pulling a Dustin-Saying "Prove it." after each of your opponents statements, and "Prove me wrong." after each of yours.

July 31-Does God learn? Evan's views on time and the Trinity. The problems.

August 7-All Drones on vacation.

August 14-How does God set up rulers? When rulers' dominions conflict which gets precedence? Does God know who will be elected President in 1996?

August 21-Is unemployment insurance legitimate? Should the Siamese twins be separated? How can frivolous lawsuits by stopped?

August 28-Does Euclidean math hold up? Parallel lines that meet, etc. Should math be required? Should it ultimately be held to reality? Does the local Calvinist group appeal to the fact that revelation trumps reason?

September 4-Political likelihoods. Is disobedience to authority equal to rebellion to authority?

September 11-The cultural impact of the car on American society. Are Blacks naturally better in certain sports? Powers of the State in family matters.

September 18-Just what were the curses on Adam and Eve? The extent of their influence on the animal and vegetable world. Did God intend the Fall? T. Smalldridge read an essay.

September 25-E. Wilson and J. O'Bryan held dark and quiet conversation.

October 2-Hair as a covering for women. Reason, Nature, Culture. Male and female marriage responsibility. How far should capitalism extend into city, county, and state services?

October 9-No report.

October 16-Are 'campus crusade' types, i.e. the more passionate enthusiastic people, more prone toward allowing their flesh to yield to sin? E. Wilson was accused of "dying the death of 1,000 qualifications".

October 23-Moral and social lessons from the movie The Unforgiven. Why do some kids raised in Christian homes go bad?

October 30-Were dinosaurs celestial beings? Who were behemoth and leviathan? What role does the metaphysical take in our lives?

November 6-Where can we find the Gospel preached? How does the Holy Spirit work in our churches?

November 13-Ideal schools we would create.

November 20-What's the reason for the depressed state of Blacks in America?

November 27-Resolved: The Universal law of Funny-Lack of a sense of humor is invariably evidence of stupidity and/or ignorance.

December 4-What amount of disrespect is legitimate toward President Clinton?

December 11-What is disunity in the Church? Fallout from the CEF meeting.

December 18-Is T. Rodgers a complete, total infant baptist, or is he 'considering it'?

December 25-Merry Christmas.