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
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
A Chinese Tragedy: Farewell, My Concubine
A Chinese exchange student whom my wife and I came to know quite well recommended the 1993 movie “Farewell, My Concubine” as a classic Chinese film that we should watch. I pass on the recommendation … A Chinese Tragedy: Farewell, My ConcubineRead 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
George MacDonald’s Phantastes: The Dazzling Depth of Fairy Land
Last year we as a faculty at Cair Paravel Latin School had the enriching pleasure of reading and discussing “The Light Princess,” “The Golden Key” and The Princess and the Goblin, three delightfully profound fairy … George MacDonald’s Phantastes: The Dazzling Depth of Fairy LandRead more
