“If there is an inverse relationship between the complexity of the universe and the education, training, and intelligence of its purported interpreter, then what you have is just one step up from shamanism, if that” (Confessions of a Food Catholic, p. 183). … [Read more...]
The Salvation of Susan Pevensie
Introduction: There are two things that really bother evangelical friends of Narnia, and they both show up in The Last Battle. One of them is the presence of Emeth in Aslan’s country, and the other is the absence of Susan in that same country. The character of Emeth is a … [Read more...]
Eight E-Booklets, Each a Dollar: Just Click on Pic
A Rat’s Nest of a Situation
My review of Aimee Byrd’s third chapter of Why Can’t We be Friends? is going to be brief. It is going to be brief for the excellent reason that this is supposed to be a critical review, and this particular chapter contains very little to criticize. It was, in sum, an outstanding … [Read more...]
Calvinism 4.0/Global Grace, Not Global Indulgence
Introduction: You have heard this stated a number of times before, but it is the kind of truth that all of us need to hear again and again. “Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. to write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you” (Philippians 3:1, … [Read more...]
Scam-Free Knowledge
“The issue is the nature of knowledge, not the nature of the stuff in the world. If oils made from pine needles were able to do marvelous things, there would be no one happier than I. But if no one is allowed to ask any judicious questions, then you may depend upon it—a scam is … [Read more...]
Stereotypical Manners?
Introduction: Just as in the first chapter, the second chapter of Aimee Byrd’s book on male/female friendships contains a real tension at the heart of it. And given how she states her concerns, I can’t see any way of resolving that tension. Another way of putting this is to say … [Read more...]
Despite Many Opportunities
But Enough about Essential Forgiveness Oil
“Paul doesn’t give us the content of the [old wives/1 Tim. 4:7] fables he had to deal with, but the word refers to a genus that has never lacked for content in any age” (Confessions of a Food Catholic, p. 171). … [Read more...]
The Content Cluster Muster (08.02.18)
Graphing the Dominion Mandate A 1.9 billion-acre jigsaw puzzle of cities, farms, forests and pastures: Here's how America uses its land https://t.co/s8IBbCylQe pic.twitter.com/FQHgyhNTMo — TicToc by Bloomberg (@tictoc) July 31, 2018 A Nudge for Parents to … [Read more...]
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