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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Interstellar and Immanuel
Interstellar is a visually stunning movie which has been criticized because of perceived scientific errors and the character Dr. Amelia Brand’s claims about the power of love. With regard to wormholes, black holes and relativity … Interstellar and ImmanuelRead more
Mineral, Plant, Animal–Whatever Happened to Human?
Do you remember the three “kingdoms” of our sciences classes—mineral, plant and animal? While this elementary science has many facts right, it may have the whole idea wrong. In fact, limiting the world to these … Mineral, Plant, Animal–Whatever Happened to Human?Read 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
The Human Face of Ethics
I was surprised to learn that Martin Sheen and Jack Nicholson are both pro-life.
