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Augustine, the Roman Empire, and an American Cultural Deity

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Jim Spiegel

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 →

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A Bumpy But Enjoyable Ride

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Amy Spiegel

Sometimes providence presents you with such an obvious image of some deeper reality, you have to sit up and take notice. This past weekend was one such occasion for Jim and me. We were spending a delightful day at the … Continue reading →

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Journey to the Center of the Knot

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Amy Spiegel

As the mother of four, ideas of dating, commitment and marriage are often on my mind and the topic of discussion between Jim and me. True, our kids are a little young (okay, really young, since most of them still … Continue reading →

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The APA Controversy Over Religion and Sexuality

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Jim Spiegel

Some members of the American Philosophical Association (APA) are circulating a petition that aims to censure orthodox Christian colleges and universities.  The authors of the petition are requesting that the APA not allow these institutions to advertise open positions in … Continue reading →

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