Our main purpose in looking at this song is to better judge “Eleanor Rigby,” which to some commenters’ chagrin, I criticized in the last Songbook entry. The first contrast is that it is a song that doesn’t grab you at first—in my experience, it takes about five or so . . . . Continue Reading »
Christianity Today has an interview with philosopher Alvin Plantinga about his new book, Where the Conflict Really Lies: Science, Religion, and Naturalism : In the last, much briefer section of the book, you discuss whether there is a fundamental incompatibility between naturalism and the theory of . . . . Continue Reading »
I have a piece in the Daily Caller about protecting the conscience rights of medical professionals who wish to maintain traditional Hippocratic Values. First, I set up the context. From “Should Doctors be Forced to Kill?” Fifty years ago, doctors would have been excoriated . . . . Continue Reading »
In his latest On the Square column , Peter J. Leithart reflects on the politics of two advents: Advent celebrates the coming of the King, but the Christian tradition has always recognized that the Son’s first Advent heightens our longing for his coming again. In this respect, Augustine’s . . . . Continue Reading »
I was sorry to learn this morning that the great writer Christopher Hitchens—and I mean I wish I had half his talent and ability—has died. I believe he was the best crafter of the magazine essay of our times, with whom I agreed more than occassionally, . . . . Continue Reading »
The Church has a moral obligation to the men and women who “occupy” Wall Street every day, says Jordan J. Ballor : It is true of course that the Christian gospel has inherently social implications, and that in some cases direct political action and social activism are entailed, at least . . . . Continue Reading »
1. I agree with Jim that the debate pretty much played out as if Pete was consulting them all. He should at least try sending them each a bill. 2. I definitely don’t think Bachmann comes back. But: She did kick Newt where it hurts on the Freddie Mac thing and got him defensive on the life and . . . . Continue Reading »
Looking for something to fill the long hours of summer? Probably not yet, standing as we are in the midst of Advent’s high tide, but for those of you who like to plan ahead, it may be worth taking a look at this four-day conference . “Thomas Aquinas and the Mind/Body Problem,” taking . . . . Continue Reading »
The Atheists’ Gift to Christmas Patheos , Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein Teens Turning To Marijuana While Use of Tobacco Falls Washington Times , Cheryl Wetzstein Judge’s Ruling Not An End To Plan B Debate Washington Times , Cheryl Wetzstein What’s The Difference Between a Religion and a . . . . Continue Reading »
He was an ardent opponent of Christianity, but I will miss him.I sat in the front row for his debate with Dinesh D’Souza in Charlotte, NC last year (or was it in 2009?). Hitchens spoke first. It may have been the only time he had D’Souza completely flat-footed and unable to disagree with . . . . Continue Reading »
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