The Bob Siegel Show

Can One Be Against Same-Sex Marriage Without Being Hateful?

Bob Siegel — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:39:16 +0000

A note from Bob Siegel:

Soon the Supreme Court will make a ruling on two cases dealing with same-sex marriage.

Whatever the outcome, don’t hold your breath waiting for this issue to go away. Strong opinions and emotions will remain on both sides of the isle. The Supreme Court could no more end a debate on same-sex marriage than 1973’s Roe V. Wade made abortion discussions disappear.

That’s not such a bad thing. One should never be in a hurry to shut down an important debate. In that vein, perhaps it would be best to back up and study the same-sex issue a little more closely.

What follows is a series of responses to certain questions or statements, all of which I have heard in real conversations. The objective is to inspire and stimulate further dialogue in a friendly atmosphere. Cordial discussion seems to be missing today. It is time to put away worthless mudslinging and attempts to silence opposing views.

Certainly weak arguments have been heard from both sides. Nevertheless, this radio program takes one side. It’s probably no spoiler alert to admit right up front that I speaking on behalf of traditional marriage, hopefully presenting a better case than people are used to hearing, all the while offering empathy for the side I respectfully disagree with. My goal is to not only discuss the issue compassionately, but legally, intellectually, and even psychologically. Such a tall order was already broken up over several articles, in my on line column for Washington Times Communities. This radio show puts all four articles together into one seamless radio monologue. It then adds some information about the history which led to the practice of our Supreme Court interpreting the Constitution, showing how that tradition was never actually called for in the Constitution itself.

Why Should I Become a Christian When There is So Much Church Hypocrisy?

Bob Siegel — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 15:43:54 +0000

Theology:

-Should religious hypocrisy be a reason to reject Jesus?

-Do the extraordinary claims of the resurrection need extraordinary evidence?

-Does the Bible say anything about the possibility of life on other planets?

Current Events:

-Bob responds to a comment from a listener who wishes he would challenge both sides, Republicans as well as Democrats

-Democrats try to cover for Obama by claiming “plausible deniability”

-Democrats try to deflect the scandals (AP, Benghazi, IRS) by accusing Republicans of trying to exploit a crisis for political reasons

-Obama’s clever answer to a reporter

Insane But True News Stories

Bob Siegel — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 15:46:05 +0000

Co-Host Mat Simone joins Bob for a discussion of troubling, difficult to believe news stories. Mat also discusses the varied conditions that tragically make terrorism look attractive to young men.

Theological Discussions:

-Does God allow nations to have the rulers they deserve?

-How Caiaphas the High Priest misunderstood a clear prophecy about Jesus

-The difference between the Deist view of God and the Biblical view, a God who involves Himself in human affairs

News topics include:

-A 911 call where a woman being threatened with rape and violence was refused help due to financial problems in the county

-A little girl who may not get a lung transplant due to bureaucracy

-Eric Holder and the journalism scandal

-IRS targeting conservative organizations by delaying or refusing tax exempt status

-Update on Obama Care

Do Our Pets Go To Heaven? (And Other Questions)

Bob Siegel — Thu, 30 May 2013 15:40:44 +0000

This program is not from The Bob Siegel Show, but instead, Bob’s guest appearance on The Dr. Gina Show from May 30, 2013.

Questions passed on to Bob from Dr. Gina and her listeners:

-Do pets go to heaven?

-How can a loving God send people to hell?

-Who is the Anti-Christ?

-Are Christians equipped to answer the questions of skeptics?

-Is Replacement Theology true? (Bob was asked to critique the idea that God voided his promises to Israel and transferred these blessings to the church)

Good and Evil In Science Fiction and Fantasy

Bob Siegel — Sun, 26 May 2013 13:18:47 +0000

A continuation from last week’s show: 5-19-13

Film critic Mark Bubien joins Bob again to discuss important themes in seemingly unimportant movies.

This week, the theme of good and evil is explored.

-When a terrorist commits a horrific act, does that make him an evil monster or could he be driven by other causes?

-Can an agenda start out sincere but become evil?

-What is the difference between being sinful and being evil?

Movies reviewed:

-Star Trek: Into Darkness (This review began last week and is concluded)

-Oz the Great and Powerful

Why Do Atheists Love Science Fiction And Fantasy?

Bob Siegel — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:31:32 +0000

Film critic Mark Bubien joins Bob for some film reviews and a deeper discussion about how human beings resonate with the arts.

Movie Reviews:

-Oblivion

-Star Trek: Into Darkness

Philosophical Topics:

-Atheists look down at the notion of God or anything supernatural, and yet, many atheists (with all their claims about being motivated by science and reason alone) tend to love science fiction and fantasy. Are they seeking to fill some kind of empty vacuum? Is there a component in human beings which longs for a sense of awe and wonder outside of our own world?

-Why is it that films depicting good and evil are embraced by moral relativists who claim there is no such thing as good and evil?

-Why do so many films depict sacrifices such as the one Christ made?

-Why do so many movie themes search for truth?

NOTE: This discussion will continue on next week’s show 5-26-13

Why Aren’t All Religions An Equal Path To God?

Bob Siegel — Sun, 12 May 2013 12:24:13 +0000

Bob Siegel and co-host Dana Wright discuss a variety of Bible questions and news related comments.

Theology:

-Why aren’t all religions an equal path to God?

-Why can’t there be many gods? Why does it have to just be one?

-Isn’t Christianity a crutch? Don’t people turn to God out of weakness because they are going through a rough time?

-Isn’t the existence of God contradicted by scientific law?

Current Events:

-The Benghazi cover up

Satire:

Top Ten List: Words of advice from mothers of famous Bible heroes