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Category Archives: Cultural Observations
Peeved Driving
Here’s a question I’ve pondered for a long time: Why is it so much easier to get angry at other people while driving than when doing just about anything else? Perhaps that’s not true for you. But it is for … Continue reading
Respecting the Difficulty of Parenting
Lately, Amy and I have been pondering the difficulty of parenting, as well as the way the difficulty is often regarded. It is interesting to hear some people’s comments about those who express their struggles in raising numerous children. Often, … Continue reading
If It Hadn’t Been for Cotton-Eyed Joe
While I was enjoying Thanksgiving break at my folks, my dad pointed out an article in the local paper about a Christian country music artist and his idea for making church more accessible to country music fans. Why not have … Continue reading
Hodgepodge
1. Steve Jobs’ Last Words Apparently, Steve Jobs’ final utterance before his death last month was “Oh wow.” How ironic (or appropriate?) that these were the last words of a man whose innovations in computer technology prompted millions of people … Continue reading
Where Muslims are Getting it Right
The conspicuous appearance of red and yellow amongst the green leaves along the highway has forced me to admit that summer is no more. I can deny it all I like but the months of late night movie watching, sleeveless … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Cultural Observations
Tagged Christians, family size, modesty, Muslims, spiritual discipline
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Oxford Study on Religious Belief
A three-year long Oxford University research project has recently concluded that religious belief “comes naturally, even instinctively.” The study, led by Oxford University Professor Roger Trigg, was a transcultural mega-project that actually incorporated data from forty different studies around the … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Observations, Theology
Tagged John Calvin, Oxford study, religious belief, Roger Trigg
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Observations on the Casey Anthony Case—Part 2
Here are my responses to Jim’s three points in the previous post: 1. A Point About Logic — While I’m not sure I understand Jim’s first point, here’s my point of logic: Though I am willing to concede that it … Continue reading
Augustine, the Roman Empire, and an American Cultural Deity
This summer I have been reading through Augustine’s City of God (unabridged version—nearly 900 pages). It has been fascinating to see how deftly he moves from history to theology to philosophy to cultural analysis. And his insights and wisdom in … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Cultural Observations
Tagged abortion, Augustine, marriage, Roman Empire
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The Greatest Undercover Boss
Have you ever seen the television show Undercover Boss? Since we don’t get TV broadcasts and have to access shows via Netflix, I was late to the party on this one. But I’ve taken the time to watch a few … Continue reading
Dollywood Rules!
This week was Spring break at Taylor University, and our family has been vacationing down in the Smoky Mountains. Today we spent the day at Dollywood, a theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, where we have been regular patrons for … Continue reading