Tag Archives: culture wars

The Beauty Community: Our City of Light on a Hill

Posted on May 19, 2026 by RC

There is a reason our heart sometimes has its reasons that reason knows not of. We are not disembodied minds. Nor are we often motivated by something as sterile as the conclusion to a syllogism. Neither are those outside the … Continue reading →

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Washing Unclean Hands: Fallacious Folly To the Man

Posted on May 14, 2026 by RC

Civil law recognizes a legal theory that argues that a plaintiff cannot receive relief if he is guilty of acting unlawfully, dishonestly or in bad faith. That is, regarding the subject of the lawsuit. If, for instance, I’m suing for … Continue reading →

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What is a liturgy? A Legacy and a Ragamuffin Man

Posted on May 11, 2026 by RC

Liturgy is one of those words that manages to be both vague, but also, sometimes, the perfect word. Liturgy simply means a tool of remembrance, grounded in beauty. Such tools can include the yearly flow of God’s feasts established for … Continue reading →

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What’s It All About Alfie? Tell Us the Telos

Posted on May 7, 2026 by RC

Christian apologists have made a great deal of hay out of the “is to ought” problem the atheist has. Any naturalist view of reality, that suggests that all that exists is matter and energy erases any foundation for ethics. “Ought” … Continue reading →

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Constitutional Niceties; Irresistible Grace and More

Posted on May 6, 2026 by RC

My advice? Give a listen to this week’s podcast. I think you’ll enjoy it and benefit from it. Check it out and let me know. This week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Is “color-blindness” the right response to racism?

Posted on May 4, 2026 by RC

No, and yes. Racism is, and will be, until Christ’s return a peculiarly ugly manifestation of the sin that remains within us. It is grounded in a pride that is as loathsome as it is ridiculous. Imagine taking pride in … Continue reading →

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The Philosophy of Philosophy: Love It or Hate It

Posted on April 30, 2026 by RC

Teaching philosophy is in my blood. I don’t just know how to do it, but I love doing it. Most of the classes I’ve taught over the years have consisted of people not planning to become professional philosophers. There aren’t … Continue reading →

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What It Means to Be a Christian III; Selling Outrage & More

Posted on April 29, 2026 by RC

I conclude my conversation with the inimitable David Knight on his wonderful book, What It Means to Be a Christian. Plus, outrage as a dangerous drug, and social media as its pusher. Finally, finding all we could want or ask … Continue reading →

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What It Means to Be a Christian II; Vrabel & Russini; & More

Posted on April 22, 2026 by RC

Where is our hope? Our outrage? Where is His good Hand? All this is found where? In today’s podcast. Find it, and then share it. This week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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The Pharisee Pharisees and the Way Back Home

Posted on April 21, 2026 by RC

Dear Exvangelicals, I’m probably the last person you’d want to hear from, an old school evangelical. I’m more conservative politically than the most ardent President Trump fanboy. Reformed, head of my home, still affirming that marriage is only between one … Continue reading →

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