Here’s the basic schema I laid out in #26 : 1) quasi-modernity –approximately 1776 to 1918 2) intermediate modernity –approximately 1919 to 1965 3) full modernity –approximately 1966 to the present. Now, for some flesh upon these analytic bones. Everyone knows WWI and the 20s . . . . Continue Reading »
Frustrations with men and the institution of marriage are real, says Jennifer Marshall , but shouldn’t obscure our hope in what God is doing. [Kate Bolick] is one of countless women who have struggled with the unexpected in-between of prolonged singleness. “If I stopped seeing my . . . . Continue Reading »
Here’s my Augustinian Thanksgiving message. After the most recent debate, it’s clear that the only plausible candidates are Newt and Romney. I continue believe that Newt is hugely vulnerable to any real examination of his record in the broadest sense, but we’ll see. I agree with . . . . Continue Reading »
Today President Obama performs the annual light-hearted tradition of the turkey pardon. But behind the fluff is a chillingly stingy record of pardons for actual, you know, people . Brandon Watson lays it out: [T]he Office of the President has over the past several administrations been absurdly . . . . Continue Reading »
Saving Africa National Review Online , Kathryn Jean Lopez Vatican pledges legal action against Benetton over doctored pope-kissing-imam ad CNN , Dan Gilgoff The urgent need for biblical literacy Baptist Press , Ed Stetzer Rome, Sweet Rome: Could a Single Marine Unit Destroy the Roman Empire? . . . . Continue Reading »
I’ve posted more than once about the Obama Administration’s often rather weak and sometimes contradictory attitude toward religious freedom. The high point may have been the Department of Justice’s stance in the Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization case. The . . . . Continue Reading »
If Christianity were my religion, I wouldn’t thank God for the Cross. But it’s not my religion, and on Thanksgiving Day here in the U.S. tomorrow, I will be giving God all the thanks I can for the Cross of Jesus Christ.I know I need to explain that, and I will. First I’ll need to clarify what . . . . Continue Reading »
In recent debates both Cain and Gingrich have brought up the “Galveston Plan” as the proper manner to deal with public pensions obligations. Apparently what a second rate town populated with people fleeing their own pasts who are smart enough to hold out for themselves in their own . . . . Continue Reading »
It’s scary, fun, and one that everyone from adults to preteens can enjoy. Our Peter said some insightful things about it here. . . . . Continue Reading »
I think Gingrich had a better answer on immigration policy than Romney. But better isn’t necessarily politically prudent. The line on Gingrich is now going to be that he is for amnesty. Not just that. He is going to be the pro-federal health insurance purchase . . . . Continue Reading »
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