Being of a nation is more than politics. It is the same as being a part of any group identity, both the good and the … Read More ›
When the people of Israel were thrust out of Egypt in the time of Moses, they took at God’s command some of Egypt’s riches with … Read More ›
Thinking it sounded fun, I registered last winter for a college course entitled “Symbolic Logic (MTH 303).” I had expected a Junior-level math course, even … Read More ›
Lately my Facebook has been bombarded with shares from NOH8. The name stands for “No Hate.” Their mission statement reads, “The NOH8 Campaign is a … Read More ›
The character of Odysseus, or Ulysses, has been capturing the imagination of artists for centuries. He has inspired children’s books and television shows, numerous films, the … Read More ›
Back in grade school, a theology teacher of mine had a favorite expression: “Never read a Bible verse. Always read the context.” It was our … Read More ›
It has become apparent to me lately that a growing number of people seem to be in favor of no longer keeping animals in zoos … Read More ›
There is a phrase that strikes dismay and resentment into the heart of every good student: Group Project. Perhaps you are the only one who … Read More ›
In Nichomachean Ethics, Aristotle examines the “magnanimous,” or great-souled, man, who is by definition the superior representative of goodness. Centuries later, Niccolò Machiavelli counters Aristotle’s … Read More ›