So I learned a lot at the political science convention and saw many postmodern conservatives. Let me begin by saying a word or two about the last panel on Sunday morning. 1. Our Jim Ceaser (a distinguished panelist) has often said that the job of “we Straussians” or, better, “we . . . . Continue Reading »
Although the Slow Movement —a cultural shift toward slowing down life’s pace—began in the late 1980s, it has recently undergone a surge in popularity. Today there are numerous offshoots, including slow money , slow parenting , and slow journalism . While I’m not quite ready to . . . . Continue Reading »
The inimitable Fred Sanders examines the opening lines of the four Gospels : Say you’re an apostle or one of their disciples, and your job is to write a gospel. What are the rules for how you start a gospel? Well, there are only four real gospels, let’s check them out real quick. Mark . . . . Continue Reading »
My quick romp through the South Dakota political scene is just out in the new issue of the Weekly Standard . . . . . Continue Reading »
After raiding a Maryland abortion clinic, government officials discover jars of dead fetuses : Maryland health officials have ordered two doctors to stop performing abortions after a woman was critically injured during a procedure last month. The state Board of Physicians ordered Dr. Steven Brigham . . . . Continue Reading »
I’ve now had the chance to finish Lott’s book about William F. Buckley. He wrote the book as part of the Christian Encounters series for Thomas Nelson. The book is a quick read and is absolutely packed with interesting information about WFB. I say that as a person . . . . Continue Reading »
September 10 is Worldwide Suicide Prevention Day. Good. But, I fear not very effective.The well meaning people behind WSPD have missed-or were afraid of the controversy that would be caused by tackling—the proverbial elephant in the living room. You see, many high profile . . . . Continue Reading »
[Note: Since its a holiday—and because I can’t find much else to write about—I thought I’d post another thought experiment.] In his collection of thought experiments, The Pig That Wants to Be Eaten , philosopher Julian Baggini includes the following excerpt from Douglas Adam’s sci-fi . . . . Continue Reading »
“Mary Immaculate precedes all others, including obviously Peter himself and the Apostles.” - John Paul II, Mulieris Dignitatem “Thou goest to a woman? Do not forget thy whip!” - Nietzsche, Thus Spoke Zarathustra . . . . Continue Reading »
Stem cell bioethicists apparently have claimed that IPSCs—skin or other cells reprogrammed to be stem cells—“are as morally fraught” as ESCR—stem cells taken from destroying human embryos. Baloney. ESCR is, by the very way the cells are derived and . . . . Continue Reading »
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