CHAPTER 1 Evil is an uncommonly difficult problem. The mistake of the intellectuals is to despise the efforts of the common people to deal with it. They fancy themselves as standing aloof like a god … The Likeness of Sinful FleshRead more
Jesus
Revelations concerning Human Nature over a Bowl of Cream of Wheat
“O ye of little faith.” Jesus’ criticism of his disciples applies to all of us in a way that is not often considered. We do not recognize the depth and wonder of humans, even those … Revelations concerning Human Nature over a Bowl of Cream of WheatRead more
Vainglory: Pride’s Pitiful Little Sister
In the previous essay vainglory[1] was described as pride’s pitiful little sister, both to stress its likeness to pride and its difference from pride. At its worse, pride despises others and does not care … Vainglory: Pride’s Pitiful Little SisterRead more
A Man Escaped: A Metaphor for Hope and Freedom
The 1956 French film A Man Escaped is a taut, tense drama of a resistance fighter imprisoned in Lyons by the occupying German forces during World War II. Based upon historical events, with minimal dialogue … A Man Escaped: A Metaphor for Hope and FreedomRead more
Cool Hand Luke: Reviewing a Classic
Great movies, like great books, are worth returning to time and again because they deal with transcendent themes. Last night I watched the 1967 movie Cool Hand Luke. When I saw it as a teenager, … Cool Hand Luke: Reviewing a ClassicRead more
