The recent announcement that the Department of War will condition its support for Scouting America on the rollback of certain diversity initiatives has been framed as another chapter in the culture wars. Perhaps it is. But as I have watched the debate unfold, I have found myself less interested in the political skirmish and more … Continue reading Boundaries, Belonging, and the Meaning of Citizenship
Category: Christianity
Reflections on Christian theology, scripture, and the historical influence of the Christian tradition on Western civilization.
The Man in Black Ethos
Johnny Cash once explained why he wore black, and in doing so offered something rarer than fashion advice: a moral posture. The black clothes were not a costume, and they were not a rejection of the world. They were a reminder. A signal that while some move through life comfortably, others are quietly crushed beneath … Continue reading The Man in Black Ethos
Llandaff Cathedral: A Testament of Welsh Resilience
Llandaff Cathedral. Source: https://www.llandaffcathedral.org.uk Llandaff Cathedral is, in my mind, one of Wales’s most quietly compelling monuments — a place that tells its story not in a single grand flourish, but in layers of survival, damage, and intentional repair. It’s not just a building; it’s a chronicle of Welsh faith, politics, and the tenacity of … Continue reading Llandaff Cathedral: A Testament of Welsh Resilience
Does Character Matter?
Another article older article from Truth Magazine, Does Character Matter? by Harry Osborne. Does character matter anymore? Do you care whether one tells the truth, exemplifies fidelity, avoids intoxication or exhibits other factors consistent with good character? Some polls in recent weeks have suggested that many are willing to excuse a President with significant character … Continue reading Does Character Matter?
Is there ever a time when no one is looking?
Below is an interesting article from Bruce Schneier: Honor System Farm Stands:Many roadside farm stands in the U.S. are unmanned. They work on the honor system: take what you want, and pay what you owe.And today at his farm stand, Cochran says, just as at the donut shop years ago, most customers leave more money than … Continue reading Is there ever a time when no one is looking?
A look back on the 400th anniversary year of the King James Bible
From the Oxford University Press blog:A look back on the 400th anniversary year of the King James Bible:By Gordon CampbellThe celebrations of the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible were in one respect a surprise. As the Archbishop of Canterbury commented at the end of the year, the KJB had not been treated “simply … Continue reading A look back on the 400th anniversary year of the King James Bible
