Review by Matthew AldermanA lesson from the book of Unintended Consequences. Some years ago, a cathedral underwent a renovation in which all the pews were removed, the reredos ripped out and replaced with a little table in the nave, and a large synthronon with bishop’s throne placed in the center of the apse. Much of the colorful wall decoration was painted over in tasteful … [Read more...] about The Shackles of the Present
Archives for September 18, 2014
Scotland’s Choice
Andrew Goddard writes at Fulcrum:The result of Scotland’s Independence Referendum on Thursday still looks too close to call. On Friday we will know and, whatever happens, things cannot and should not ever be the same again for Scotland or the rest of the United Kingdom. Whatever the outcome, three major challenges are already obvious.First, whichever way Scotland as a whole … [Read more...] about Scotland’s Choice