In our day to day lives, we are encouraged from all angles to use our minds and intellect, also known as logic, in order to solve problems, find more efficient ways of accomplishing our work, or to manage everyday tasks. Whether its buying a new house, refinancing a car loan, or buying a new gadget,…More
The Dangers Of Anti-Intellectualism and The Christian Faith
In the mid-nineteenth century, America experienced a surge of evangelical revivals that swept across the country like a wildfire. These revivals, particularly common in upstate New York, were characterized by emotionally charged preaching, theatrical appeals to immediate conversion, and an intense focus on personal, spur of the moment decisions. The altar calls multiplied, the people…More
The Bible Is Not A Family Heirloom
There’s a quiet irony in how the biblical text travels through families like a treasured keepsake. Many of us, particularly in the West, receive the Bible as some form of family heirloom. We inherit beliefs and ideas about it from parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, religious leaders, and even political leaders. We are told what it…More
Ideological Boxes
As someone who spent a large portion of his life identifying as an atheist, I am constantly being asked by friends and family if I am a “Christian,” a believer, as they call it. I never like to put myself into ideological boxes. I prefer to maintain the humility to accept the fact that I…More
Clarification of Terms
The quiet discipline that keeps conversations from falling apart Language allows us to transfer our thoughts into the minds of others. It serves as a kind of mental probe through which we can share our ideas for other minds to ponder. As such, language plays a crucial role in conversation. Using the wrong words, or…More
