Tag Archives: Education

Two Thumbs Down

Posted on April 28, 2023 by RC

Neil Postman, in his delightful albeit ominous book Amusing Ourselves to Death, draws an insightful comparison between two important dystopian novels. Utopian novels, of course, are those designed to show us edenic cultures. Dystopian novels show us hellish futures. The … Continue reading →

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A Liberal Education

Posted on April 21, 2023 by RC

“If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” “If you can read this, thank a teacher.” Such is the wisdom one can expect to find on a car’s bumper. Wisdom, however, is found in God’s Word, which, surprisingly, says not … Continue reading →

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How will the church respond to marginalization?

Posted on March 13, 2023 by RC

Despite our foolish belief otherwise, there is no bright and shining line that separates the church and the state, at least as we commonly conceive them. One could argue that many of our culture war flash points exist precisely where … Continue reading →

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The Education of Pastor Pinhead

Posted on January 17, 2023 by RC

It’s a bit of a tired joke, but it makes quite a good point. One man finds another on his hands and knees under a streetlight. “What are you doing down there?” he asks. “Looking for my keys” the man … Continue reading →

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What good does reading books do?

Posted on July 11, 2022 by RC

When we learn to read we don’t, in contrast to any number of math skills, grumble, “When will I ever use this is real life?” The inability to read must be a serious handicap for any adult in any mildly … Continue reading →

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What do you love to teach about?

Posted on June 22, 2022 by RC

Though I have from time to time been typecast, sometimes as the family guy, others the economics guy, and still more the worldview guy, I’ve been blessed to be called to speak on a number of different themes. I’ve spoken … Continue reading →

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Student Debt- Paying the Piper

Posted on June 6, 2022 by RC

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What’s the difference between knowledge and wisdom?

Posted on June 1, 2022 by RC

When I was a boy and my grades weren’t quite up to snuff I was given to committing the false dilemma fallacy. My parents would grumble, and I would explain, “But I’m not so interested in acquiring knowledge. It’s wisdom … Continue reading →

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What’s the difference between teaching and preaching?

Posted on May 4, 2022 by RC

Like prose and poetry, these two terms are better understood as opposite ends of a spectrum, rather than raw opposites. When we write prose we are given to sundry poetic devices, word-plays, metaphors, etc. and when we write poetry we … Continue reading →

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Love God? Sometimes I Hate Him.

Posted on April 12, 2022 by RC

So Luther responded when queried about his love for God. He was honest enough to admit that while God is altogether lovely, Luther was a sinner, and his response to God showed it. We can have a love/hate relationship with … Continue reading →

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