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Developing the Life of the Mind to Shape the Culture
A Handy Guide to Posting About: Controversial Topics
If you've been on social media at all in the past two years, you know that people love to post their opinions, particularly as those opinions relate to controversial topics. Trump, Biden, Coronavirus (and the Vaccine), Tech-Censorship etc…etc… And what does...
The Danger of Meme Theology
In our social media culture, memes are a great way to make a joke and, many times, are a way to make a point. Consider the two memes above. (In the header image) They're short, fit easily on your feed, and make a pretty clear point. Each meme is attempting to start...
When Jesus is Lord and the Other is your Brother
2020 was a hard year. (Yes, I have accepted the title of 'Captain Obvious') Coronavirus, Riots, the Election and all of it became political. 2021 started off about the same, our political divides clearly not healed by the calendar turning over. Worst of all, the...
Can a Triangle Help Point to God?
Introduction While sometimes it is necessary to look at dense philosophical arguments, other times it can be helpful to look at more mundane questions. In this particular case, we will be examining something that was, in high school, anathema to many of us: geometry....
Book Review: Reading Revelation Responsibly
Reading Revelation Responsibly is a helpful book for anyone seeking to get a different or new perspective on the book of Revelation. Gorman provides a helpful analysis of the form and substance of the book and presents the reader with a brief summary of the different views interpreters take on the book of Revelation.
Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder? 3 Reasons Why the Answer is No
I’m sure you’ve heard a phrase like, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” or “Beauty is what you make it.” Usually what people mean when they say this is, “So long as you enjoy/appreciate something, you can call it beautiful.” While this may sound nice, it actually destroys any meaning beauty might have.
Conversations, Nuance and Humility
There are always high profile issues going on in our world. Many times, these issues tug at our emotions and polarize us from opposing viewpoints. As Christians, we must avoid this temptation to become polarized and remember those with whom we disagree, even those we...
God and the Coronavirus Pt. II- A Christian Response to Evil
In this time of anxiety, doubt, and pain brought on by Coronavirus (or any disease, pain, or suffering), it is sensible to ask, "Where is God in all of this?" It is equally reasonable to ask, "With all of this pain and suffering, is there even a reason to think God...
God and the Coronavirus: A Short Response
In this time of anxiety, doubt, and pain brought on by Coronavirus (or any disease, pain, or suffering), it is sensible to ask, “Where is God in all of this?” It is equally reasonable to ask, “With all of this pain and suffering, is there even a reason to think God...
What is a Worldview
Written by: Ben Futoran The term, worldview is growing in popularity in both Christian and secular circles alike. As this term finds its way into sermons, essays, church mission statements, and Christian school assessment tools, it is important to answer, “What is a...
What is Apologetics?
Written by: Jacob Ferretti For anyone who has spent any amount of time exploring Christianity, you have probably come across the term “apologetics.” But I think that the vast majority of church folk only hear the term when their pastor gives a passing reference to it...