Virtue and the Women of Old Hollywood
To introduce my daughter to the seven classic virtues, I will enlist the help of classic guides: Ingrid Bergman, Myrna Loy, Katherine Hepburn, and Jean Arthur, among others.
Our Norms and Justice
As Christians, we have to examine our language for norms and justice.
Pipelines, Perspectives, and Loving Our Neighbor
On the Trans Mountain Pipeline, Christians advocate on both sides of the debate. As with so many political realities today, we are engulfed and enlisted by our society’s divisions.
Forcing Jesus to Be King: Utilitarian Religion and Self-Fulfillment
Jesus will not be forced into doing our bidding. He walks away from propping up our agendas on the warrant of his authority.
With Great Freedom Comes Responsibility
Freedom for excellence means pursuing what is most appropriate for our good.
Brand, Peterson, and Individual Responsibility
In a recent podcast, Russell Brand heartily agrees with Jordan Peterson on a variety of themes, such as individual responsibility and the attraction of the Christian Bible.
The claims of conscience
The conscience is not sovereign. God, who sits as judge on the last day, is sovereign.
Worship or works? Engaging Michael Curry and Richard Rohr
Christian worship and Christian ethics are inextricably bound up together.