I did a small post on Secondhand Smoke that I thought might be of interest to First Thoughts readers. A Presbyterian pastor apparently considers transhumanism inevitable, and even, consistent with Christian views. I think “Christian transhumanism” is an oxymoron. Here . . . . Continue Reading »
I am crossposting this from my Genevan Psalter blog, because it addresses an issue that I’ve seen on the pages of the print issues of First Things in the past:I have now posted my versification of Psalm 81, along with my arrangement of the Genevan tune. Verses 4 and 5 of this psalm, with their . . . . Continue Reading »
Our Mr. Ceaser has the first great article on how to compare our two presidential nominees. One specializes in MAKING MONEY, the other in INTELLECTUAL DISPLAYS. I especailly like Jim beginning with what Romney and Obama share in common: No military service, exemplary family life, admirable personal . . . . Continue Reading »
A Presbyterian pastor/ethicist named Mark Douglas has apparently claimed that transhumanism is consistent with Christian theology. Pshaw. They are theologically diametrically incompatible. From the Toledo Blade story:Theologically, one can find support in the Bible for . . . . Continue Reading »
Thomas Hibbs has an appetizing preview of Whit Stillman’s new film Damsels in Distress over at NRO. Lots on the importance of dancing, the reason why with suicide, “prevention is ten-tenths of the cure,” and Hibbs’ interesting observation that Stillman’s college scene . . . . Continue Reading »
or smart, public spirited guys disagree. Mitch Daniels says that Romney ought to “ . . . Spend the precious time and dollars explaining what’s at stake and a constructive program to make life better. And as I say, look at everything through the lens of folks who have yet to . . . . Continue Reading »
Any student of American history will recognize that some our nation’s most significant changes have come about as the fruit of religious revival, and that these “awakenings,” which erupted every few decades or so, play a key role in renewing and sustaining our national life. In . . . . Continue Reading »
Peter J. Leithart on messages at the movies : Like many Christian filmmakers, the Erwins can’t resist “preaching” moments. Sure, non-Christian films can be plenty preachy, but preachiness is a disease to which evangelical filmmakers are especially susceptible. The nurse’s scene . . . . Continue Reading »
Jennifer Lahl—I call her, “She Who Walks Through Walls”—founded the Center for Bioethics and Culture in 2000, and had the wisdom to bring me on as a paid consultant (he said modestly). Over the last 12 years, the CBC has really been doing very energetic and . . . . Continue Reading »
Ed Kilgore, writing for the New Republic , believes that Robert Jeffress’ recent endorsement of Romney ought to serve as a warning to Democrats who expect that “evangelical distaste for Mormonism will cost Mitt Romney a significant number of votes.” He is probably right. In any case, . . . . Continue Reading »
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