Tag: Christianity
A dialogue continued
This post is a continuation of a (formational) dialogue on atheism, theology, and valid sources of knowledge. More than this, though, it is an open, public discourse between an atheist and a theologia... Read More
Learning to Give Thanks – Ritual for Humanists
I know how to celebrate Christmas. The tree, the carols, the mulled wine, the mistletoe: all this makes sense to me. Although I am not a Christian, I know the Christmas story and its significance in t... Read More
Grateful for the Process of Formation
Guess what. You won’t be doing anything with bootstraps you don’t have. Hubert H. Humphrey said, “The worst thing a man can think is that he made it on his own.” For instance... Read More
Valid Sources of Knowledge
I’ve tried to come up with good justifications for writing this post, knowing that more than a few folks will find it boring, lacking the excitement of another commentary on Lady Gaga, the familiari... Read More
The Best (and Worst?) Ripostes to the New Atheism
Books & Culture: A Christian Review recently extended me the privilege of reviewing replies to the New Atheism, including one co-authored by Intelligent Design guru, Philip Johnson. Although it in... Read More
The Way Out is Through
It’s a weekend morning in late November and I’m sitting in a cozy living room with other graduate students, sipping away at my hazelnut coffee and picking at a cold cinnamon bun. All of us are fur... Read More
What is the Matrix?
Can pop media serve as a forum for philosophical reflection, or are movies just something to watch while eating popcorn? What do movies have to do with our states of formation?... Read More
Student Christian Movement – USA
About ten days before embarking on a 12 day trip to Atlanta to attend two conferences I got one of those out-of-the-blue emails that both clergy and graduate students are prone to receive. At first I ... Read More