Most of us assume that certainty is an unqualified good. Who wouldn’t want to be sure that they’ve chosen the right spouse, job or college? Nevertheless, we need to question closely the desire for certainty. … The Problem with CertaintyRead more
Religion and Culture
Evolutionists Shouldn’t Garden
This morning I was out early watering the flowers and other plants in the garden. It suddenly occurred to me that this is an unnatural act. These plants need to make it on their own. … Evolutionists Shouldn’t GardenRead more
The Party Culture
One sign of the decadence of modern culture is the manner in which we observe national and religious holidays. Our holiday festivities are evidence of what I call a party culture.
The Ph.D. in the Gym
I have a Ph.D. in theology and religion and have had the privilege to teach in leading colleges, universities and seminaries in the United States, Latin America, India and Russia. This week I was in … The Ph.D. in the GymRead more
Misreading a Classic: Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451
Ray Bradbury’s famous novel Fahrenheit 451 is a story about a society in which books are illegal and the job of firemen is to burn books. It has often been misunderstood as a protest … Misreading a Classic: Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451Read more