Category Archives: Ideas
Apparently critical thinking isn’t important if you want to critique Genesis
A recent article on Inside Higher Ed discussed Christian schools that want to teach, or at least permit, various elements of evolution in Christian education. As in most cases, the claim from the ‘evolutionists’ is that the scientific evidence clearly … Continue reading
Dan Brown and American Religion
Ross Douthat, a columnist for the New York Times, serves up a fine article: Dan Brown’s America. Brown is, of course, the best-selling author of The DaVinci Code and Angels and Demons, both of which have been made into hit … Continue reading
Philosophers’ World Cup
I had never seen this before, but it cracks me up.
Creative poll interpretation?
A recent Rasmussen poll seems very odd to me. According to the survey, 53% of Americans think that capitalism is better than socialism. Considering just that tidbit, it seems like America is experiencing a significant ideological shift. But when you … Continue reading
A degree in creationism in Texas?
A recent story on FoxNews describes a Texas legislator’s attempt to allow the Institute for Creation Research to award a Master of Science degree. It appears that the bill would exempt certain types of non-profit educational institutions from regulation by … Continue reading
Getting It to Christian Students
Summit Ministries as a couple of very good articles about teaching a Christian worldview (Part 1 and Part 2). A quote that particularly struck me: There simply is no substitute here for equipping students to dive deeply into the Scriptures. … Continue reading
The failed policies of the past
President Obama seems to be floating a logical contradiction. He derides the Republicans for spending too much in the last 8 years, claiming that they now have no right to accuse him of excessive spending. But if the “policies of … Continue reading
Just a word now
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a comical gaffe while arguing for the stimulus/spending/pork bill currently on its way through Congress. She claimed that 500 million Americans would lose their jobs every month until this bill passed (or something like … Continue reading
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants: A Review
Mel and I watched The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants this week. This review is not intended as either an endorsement or a condemnation of the movie. I want to address two somewhat related ideas that the movie suggested to … Continue reading
Meditation on Loss and Suffering
Today we went to the funeral of a long-time friend’s mother. It can be hard to know what to think in such times. We rejoice that she is free from her years of suffering, and that she is rejoicing in … Continue reading