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A miscellaneous collection of notes, remarks, or selections.-
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Category Archives: Society
The Revolutionary Work of Motherhood
Motherhood and the work of homemaking are accorded considerable sentimental value within Western culture. Every year on Mother’s Day—the second Sunday in May in the US or the fourth Sunday of Lent in the UK—the praises of mothers and their … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Ethics, Politics, Sex and Sexuality, Society, Theological
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Artificial Wombs and the Abolition of Woman
A post of mine has just been published over on the Gospel Coalition website. Within it I discuss the developing technology of artificial wombs and some of the reasons why we might be concerned about their long term potential. It’s important … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Ethics, Guest Post, Science, Sex and Sexuality, Society
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Escaping the Prison of Social Sensitivity
Social Sensitivity and its Dangers It may surprise some people to learn this, but I have an intense aversion to social awkwardness, breach of social etiquette, and to other people’s social discomfort. If someone treads on my toe, I will … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Ethics, In the News, Society
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The Internet, Blogging, Authority, and the Sexes
The subject of women’s online platforms has been a live one over the last few weeks. A couple of days ago, Christianity Today published an article by Tish Harrison Warren, which provoked considerable controversy, many believing that women were being … Continue reading
Posted in Controversies, Culture, Ethics, On the web, Sex and Sexuality, Society, The Blogosphere, Theological
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Bill Nye, Progressive Science, and the Threat of Nature
Over the last couple of days, I’ve seen a number of people sharing clips from episode 9 of Bill Nye’s new Netflix show, Bill Nye Saves the World. The videos in question were of two segments of the show. In … Continue reading
Podcast: The Benedict Option, with Rod Dreher
Our last episode of Mere Fidelity for a few months is devoted to a discussion of the book of the hour, The Benedict Option, with its author, Rod Dreher. We explore the questions of how the Church should relate to society in … Continue reading
Posted in Church History, Controversies, Culture, Ethics, My Reading, Podcasts, Politics, Society, The Church, Theological, What I'm Reading
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Join Me in Davenant House this Summer to Explore Christian Wisdom!
Shane Morris recently interviewed me about the work of Davenant House. The interview was published this morning. There are still places available for this year’s Protestant Wisdom Summer Programs, for any who would like to join me for a few … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, Church History, Culture, Ethics, Guest Post, My Doings, Philosophy, Society, Theological
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