A common misconception of the modern world is that one can separate technical training or the mastery of skills from moral formation.[1] In this essay I will argue that good reading is not just a … The Ethics of Good ReadingRead more
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Why Christians Feel Marginalized in Contemporary America Part II
In the previous post it was my desire to help Christians understand the broader context for The Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision on June 6, 2015, which ruled that states may not prohibit same-sex … Why Christians Feel Marginalized in Contemporary America Part IIRead more
Friedrich Nietzsche: The Honest Atheist
I am glad that in an age like ours full of inconsistent and halfway atheists who unwittingly or dishonestly extol the virtues of morality and the truths of science our students at Cair Paravel www.cpls.org … Friedrich Nietzsche: The Honest AtheistRead more
In Defense of Escape
The ancient Greeks tragedies saw all of man’s efforts overruled by cruel and blind fate. Karl Marx said man was subject to economic determinism. B.F. Skinner contended that human behavior was determined by genetics and … In Defense of EscapeRead more
Psalm 1: The Two Paths: Wisdom and Folly
Psalm 1 introduces the Psalter, the Hebrew book of worship. It is a wisdom psalm and describes the nature and consequences of two different lifestyles—the choice between wisdom and folly. Therefore Psalm 1 asks … Psalm 1: The Two Paths: Wisdom and FollyRead more
