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Memes: Sometimes I Have Something to Say

December 16, 2020 by Tony Miano 1 Comment

meme \MEEM\ noun. 1: an idea, behavior, style, or usage that spreads from person to person within a culture. 2: an amusing or interesting item (such as a captioned picture or video) or genre of items that is spread widely online especially through social media. ~ Meriam-Webster Why Memes? Sometimes I have something to say. I don't always have the time to flesh out what I'm … [Read more...]

City of Iowa City vs Anthony Edward Miano: Case Dismissed!

September 2, 2020 by Tony Miano Leave a Comment

That's right. In the City of Iowa City vs Anthony Edward Miano (me), District Associate Judge Deborah Farmer Minot dismissed the "disorderly conduct" charge against me. As you will see in her published ruling below, Judge Minot determined that the City of Iowa City code under which I was cited is unconstitutionally vague and unconstitutionally broad. I am grateful to … [Read more...]

Identification: When Are You Required to Show It To An Officer?

July 21, 2020 by Tony Miano Leave a Comment

You are engaged in public evangelism and/or ministry outside of an abortuary. An officer arrives and asks for your identification. What should you do? Introduction There continues to be some confusion among street evangelists and abortion abolitionists regarding when or if one is required to show a police officer a form of identification when asked to do so. In this article, … [Read more...]

The Errant Theology of “You’re Pushing People Away from Jesus”

March 1, 2020 by Tony Miano 1 Comment

A common objection to most forms of public/street evangelism, especially open-air preaching--an objection made by professing Christians--is the notion of "pushing people away from Jesus." The argument goes like this: "If you do [blank], then unbelievers will be pushed away from Jesus." As I will show in this article, there is no biblical support for this claim. A Request from … [Read more...]

Abortion, Law Enforcement, “The Cause,” and Common Sense

January 7, 2020 by Tony Miano Leave a Comment

When it comes to abortion ministry, sometimes "the cause" can overpower the common sense of the abolitionist, with gospel-hindering results. Ministry to Law Enforcement Donnie, Matt, and I had a short but profitable time of ministry outside the station. More than a dozen officers received gospel tracts. Sign evangelism and tract distribution outside police stations is an … [Read more...]

Abortuary Ministry: Things You Should Know Before You Start

December 24, 2019 by Tony Miano 2 Comments

I've been involved in abortuary ministry for almost eight years. There are many things I wish someone would have told me before I started. This is not a "how-to" article. There are plenty of articles and videos available that can show you the do's and don'ts of abortuary ministry. I humbly offer these articles and videos for your consideration. In this article, I will … [Read more...]

Studying the Last Question Asked: Does the Bible Endorse Abortion?

November 14, 2018 by Tony Miano 4 Comments

A student at Augustana College approached me and asked how I could worship a God that endorsed abortion. I didn't handle the objection well. So, when I got home I opened my Bible and studied. Study the Last Question Asked My friend, Mark Spence, taught me something very important several years ago. He said, "Study the last question asked." Here's what he meant. If you … [Read more...]

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It Came Down to a Polaroid: And Why I Never Rely on Evidence in My Evangelistic Apologetics

It Came Down to a Polaroid: And Why I Never Rely on Evidence in My Evangelistic Apologetics

January 11, 2021 By Tony Miano Leave a Comment

Evidence is very important in a courtroom, and I try never to rely on evidence when engaging in evangelistic apologetics. Bike Patrol In the Summer of 1998, I was assigned to the Career Offender … Continue Reading

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