“If we know the characteristic sins of the age, we can guess its foolish and fashionable assumptions— that morality is simply a matter of personal taste,that all silences need to be filled up with human chatter or background music,that 760 percent of the American people are victims,that it is better to feel than to think,that … Continue reading Plantinga Quote
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JD Vance and the ordo amoris
When it comes to politics, I always have a lot of thoughts running through my head. I try to limit my comments to issues of personal interest or that connect directly with the Church. So, I commented when Obama had an openly gay bishop pray at his inauguration, when Pence inserted 'old glory' in a … Continue reading JD Vance and the ordo amoris
Reading Augustine
I've quoted a good bit of Augustine recently, so I thought I'd recommend a few books I've read on and by Augustine for those who may want a deeper dive. First and foremost, read Confessions. It is a powerful spiritual autobiography. Don't read anything on Augustine till you've read this (unless you need a short … Continue reading Reading Augustine
My Christian Brothers and Sisters
This is a political post, but I am not attempting to persuade anyone to vote for the right candidate. I'm calling Christians to remember they belong to each other despite their disparate views on an election. Regrettably, I did not go to a Guardians playoff game this year, but I did two years ago, and … Continue reading My Christian Brothers and Sisters
Humanity, Law Enforcement, and the Crisis of Church Scandal
Two streams of thought have merged and crashed into my struggle with the crisis of church scandals. And yes, crisis is the correct word, not hyperbole. Ten years ago, I wrote one of my favorite papers of my academic career. The paper was on John Williamson Nevin, an obscure theologian from the 19th century. Nevin … Continue reading Humanity, Law Enforcement, and the Crisis of Church Scandal
God Entranced 