I was going to write, and still intend to, a post asking the question whether government can be legitimate (I believe it can by the way), but decided that it would be better to send … A Hymn for a Divided NationRead more
What’s Wrong with the American Presidential Election Process?
Perhaps the one fact that is beyond dispute in the 2016 presidential election is that in historic numbers American voters are dissatisfied with both the Republican and Democratic candidates. One needs to ask how it … What’s Wrong with the American Presidential Election Process?Read more
The Nature of Government and Liberty
The advantage of such a distressing election year is that it gives us the opportunity for serious reflection. Realizing that our political system has reached a crisis point, we need to step back from the … The Nature of Government and LibertyRead more
Charles Williams on Truth and the Scholar
Relativism’s denial of truth is clearly undercutting the educational mission of our schools and universities. However, the English author Charles Williams (1886-1945) portrays in his novels two subtler and interrelated dangers to the scholar who … Charles Williams on Truth and the ScholarRead more
C. S. Lewis and Charles Williams on Christ as Lamb and Lion
The lion and the lamb are two of the most important biblical images of Christ. Obviously, the lion depicts Christ’s power and the lamb his loving sacrifice for us sinners. Nevertheless, we fail to do … C. S. Lewis and Charles Williams on Christ as Lamb and LionRead more
