The strong, visceral horror at the slaughter of little children in Newtown, Connecticut is universally felt in America. This natural human reaction has led to serious questions about gun control, mental health and security. … A Call to Evangelical Reflection on the Newtown MassacreRead more
Author: Bill Isley
On Presidents, Thanksgiving and Taking God’s Name in Vain
There was a recent conservative uproar over the fact that for the fourth year in a row President Obama did not verbally give thanks to God in his Thanksgiving Address (http://news.yahoo.com/obama-thanksgiving-address-calls-unite-behind-wh-doesn-080136187.html). The whole issue should … On Presidents, Thanksgiving and Taking God’s Name in VainRead more
A Fountainhead of Political and Theological Heresy
There is much to be concerned about in this typical election year of heated and superficial political vituperation that goes under the wholly misleading name of debate. As a teacher at a Christian school, … A Fountainhead of Political and Theological HeresyRead more
C.S. Lewis, Till We Have Faces, Chapter 8
In chapter eight we read of Orual’s reaction to Psyche being taken away and a discussion between her and the Fox about the gods. Orual’s attitude towards the gods is of unremitting hostility, while … C.S. Lewis, Till We Have Faces, Chapter 8Read more
C.S. Lewis, Till We Have Faces, Chapter 7
Chapter 7 of Till We Have Faces narrates the last conversation between Psyche and Orual before Psyche is sacrificed. It is crucial for understanding both Psyche and Orual, their beliefs concerning the gods and … C.S. Lewis, Till We Have Faces, Chapter 7Read more
