Homosexuality in Historical Perspective
On September 29, the Supreme Court began their new term by considering cases for their court docket. Many assumed that the justices would take at least one same-sex marriage case. The outcome of their case would have almost assuredly ruled in favor of a constitutional right to same-sex marriage that applies nationwide. However, on October 6 the Supreme Court announced that they would not be hearing any same-sex marriage cases. As...
The Pursuit of Excellence
Introduction “True greatness should never go unrecognized,” or so says Audi’s recent luxury sedan ad campaign. Indeed, the truly great or excellent should never go unrecognized. It should be sought after and recognized for its worth. Yet the question remains, “In our pursuit of excellence, what is truly excellent?” In this essay I will explore the topic of excellence: What do we find concerning excellence in the natural world? And...
Greek Tragedies & Christian Churches: Musings and Observations
Modern-day generations tend to think in groups and categories. This tendency, while helpful for critical analysis, has its dangers, however. When notions that are otherwise connected in an organic way are split apart, harmful consequences may follow—the relationship between substance and form, for example. As evident in biblical and extra-biblical precedent, notions of substance and form are intricately related. Some critics object to...
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