You Are a Political Animal
Whether you regularly think about it or not, you are a political being. You may never have volunteered for a presidential campaign or donated to a candidate for office. You may have never even voted. But by virtue of living in an ordered society with others, you are, in the words of Aristotle, a political animal. This simple fact has special relevance for Christians. Followers of Christ are called to be in the world, to “go and make disciples of all nations.” Moreover, Jesus
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[Insert Controversial Opinion Here]: How Debate Changed My Life
When I reflect back on my childhood, I am struck by the fact that my parents never taught me what to think per say, but greatly emphasized to me how to think. I can still remember my dad questioning my normative statements whenever we talked about the world. It’s probably just hindsight bias, but it seems almost inevitable now that they would encourage me to sign up for debate. My dad was in debate for most of his high school and college career. He thought it would benefit me
God & Heartbreak
When teaching on suffering, the theologian and minister Tim Keller often uses the imagery of mountains and valleys. The valleys are the present hardships. In the valley, you cannot see the way out; trees and steep mountainsides restrict your view. Only when you reach the peak of a mountain can you see the whole valley spread out before you. Keller’s point is this: while experiencing hardship, it’s difficult to understand why God is allowing this suffering or how he intends to
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