"But despite the untruths involved, they nevertheless made good copy, and the editors ate it all up with a spoon, straight out of the carton. One of those editors had read some Derrida in college, and so he was good with the idea of perspectives from every which direction, … [Read more...]
Archives for Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Forgiveness as Transaction
"We cannot forgive those who are defiant, however much we might like to. Because forgiveness is a transaction, if someone steals your car, you can't run down the street after them, yelling out your forgiveness" (For a Glory and a Covering, p. 95). … [Read more...]
Ares, Aphrodite, and Hermes
A friend asked about a biblical worldview perspective on civil unions for homosexuals, and so here goes. 1. When involved in discussions about things like this, it is crucial that we think three chess moves ahead. Does anybody seriously think that adopting civil union … [Read more...]