I'm convinced writing these summaries is beneficial, but I'd have been done with Augustine's tome long ago if I wasn't writing these. But I am benefiting from writing these, if for no one but myself. Book 15 traces the progress of the two cities, the "two societies of human beings, one of which is predestined … Continue reading City of God, Book 15: Urban Sprawl in the Two Cities
City of God, Book 14: Sin and God’s Purposes (or Sex without Lust)
Book Fourteen was interesting, awkward, and incredible. Augustine reminds the reader that God created mankind from one man for a reason (he could have created millions of humans on Day Six, but he didn't). In part, this was so "the human race should not merely be united in a society by natural likeness, but should … Continue reading City of God, Book 14: Sin and God’s Purposes (or Sex without Lust)
Why We Need The President to Continually & Clearly Condemn White Nationalists.
This week I have seen frustration from friends who are Trump supporters regarding the stir his answer to the debate question about white supremacists, and specifically the Proud Boys, caused. Why, they ask, does he keep having to answer the same question. Asked and answered they say (see meme below). I understand the frustration. I … Continue reading Why We Need The President to Continually & Clearly Condemn White Nationalists.
Christian, Don’t Use the Truth to Lie
The other day I caught Luke eating chips up in Caleb's room, in his bed no less (Caleb isn't home currently). I said, "Didn't I just hear your mom tell you not to eat chips upstairs?" In typical teenage fashion he replied, "Mom told me not to eat chips in my room. I'm in Caleb's … Continue reading Christian, Don’t Use the Truth to Lie
City of God, Book 11: God’s Good Creation
Book 11 starts Part II of Augustine's City of God. Here the author sets out to describe the origins and the ends of the two cities - the City of God and the earthly city. The City of God is a glorious, eternal City that cannot be shaken, founded on the love of God. Those … Continue reading City of God, Book 11: God’s Good Creation
