Social Media, Public Discourse, Integrity, and a Philosophy of Life…Blessing the Next Generations
All right, here’s the thing… Amongst other skills and positive experiences in my life, I am a solid professional researcher. Yes, that is a key part of what I “do Continue Reading
Healing, Not Hurt: Bringing The Sacred Word Into Your World
In a public discourse marked by lying and toxic shaming, it is refreshing to know God gives us the responsibility to bring sacred words into our relationships. We consider two Continue Reading
Involuntary Celibates (Incels) and Violence
The Toronto van-drives-into-pedestrian disaster may have its roots in incel culture. Alek Minassian appears to have used the term “incel” on social media. Whether or not this was a motive for Continue Reading
Contempt Never Wins…in the End
I had a fascinating conversation with compadre Dana Hanson yesterday and have been thinking about it ever since. His insight was this: Contempt for one’s opponents/enemies never gets you anywhere Continue Reading
The Trap of Identity Politics
Fighting for justice within the machinery of identity politics is often seen as a “given” virtue in current cultural conversations. I’d like to call that virtue into question. Basically, it’s Continue Reading
How Christians Changed The World: Human Beings Are Equally Valuable…
In Lent of 379, Gregory of Nyssa preached a sermon advocating the equality of all human beings and the condemnation of slavery as an institution…first time we see this recorded Continue Reading
Race, Expectations and Happiness in America…
Race issues are at the forefront of our nation today. In the light of Jesus being the creator and sustainer of all- some observations…Have a listen
Is There Any Such Thing As Race?
Lecture (Acton University 2017) by Ismael Hernandez, executive director of the Freedom and Virtue Institute and author of Not Tragically Colored. Was very blessed to hear Hernandez’ talk, buy Continue Reading