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Evangelicalism: It Ain’t What It Used to Be

“Why does ‘Evangelical’ seem to be synonymous with ‘bad theology’?” a friend asked recently. She, like many conservative Christians, had always identified as Evangelical. Yet … Read More ›

Posted on June 25, 2015November 11, 2017
Philosophy

Some Disjointed Thoughts on Thinking

Reading a book at night has always been a dangerous prospect. If the bedtime reader wishes to relax his mind before sinking into sleep, he … Read More ›

Posted on June 18, 2015February 21, 2016
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Philosophy

The Art of Remembering Everything

Many of us probably don’t remember as well as we would like to. Basic facts get forgotten, lists must absolutely be written down, and whole … Read More ›

Posted on June 5, 2015December 1, 2017
Politics

Obamacare Discriminates against the Elderly

G.K. Chesterton was once asked to write a series of essays entitled “What’s Wrong with the World.” He readily admitted the hubris attendant in agreeing … Read More ›

Posted on May 28, 2015February 22, 2016
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Philosophy

Home is Where?

Have you ever longed for adventure? How about for home? Do you ever feel unsatisfied with the ordinary, as though your lifestyle can’t contain you? … Read More ›

Posted on April 30, 2015November 26, 2017
Philosophy

Fine Art Should Be Beautiful

Before modern art, critics understood that the best art is the most beautiful. This traditional idea of art has given way to a relativistic definition that … Read More ›

Posted on April 16, 2015November 11, 2017
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Philosophy

A Reasoned Defense of the Irrational

Is it logical to enjoy irrational things? The terms of the question seem to necessitate “No” as an answer. The logical and the irrational appear … Read More ›

Posted on April 2, 2015December 1, 2017
Living

Confessions of a Reformed Introvert

After reading an article urging introverts to relinquish their self-oriented solitude for the sake of community, I decided to share my experience with attempting to do just … Read More ›

Posted on March 30, 2015November 11, 2017
Philosophy

Shame is Good for Us

“…Loss of virtue in a female is irretrievable; that one false step involves her in endless ruin; that her reputation is no less brittle than … Read More ›

Posted on March 23, 2015November 11, 2017

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