Should We Hold Any Truths to be Self-Evident?
On Monday, I wrote about Common Sense Philosophy, American Democracy, and Total Depravity, but I had to end before I got to the really good stuff–Total Depravity! As Americans, we live with a deep-seated belief that we just know certain things, and that no one should question our common sense knowledge. As Christians, however, we [...]
Common Sense Philosophy, American Democracy, and Total Depravity
I am still reading through Mark Noll’s book America’s God, and my wife was kind enough to buy my own copy for my birthday! (I had been reading a library copy and dropping lots of hints–”I am loving this book! It’s one of the best books that I have read in a long time!” etc…) [...]
Filibuster Friday
Happy Friday! I came across this interesting article, which argues that Senate leaders need to begin work on phasing out the filibuster: So it seems the Senate paralyzed itself. Well, the Senate can unparalyze itself, too. Not right away, but after a time. And they should, if we’re not to become a failed state, unable [...]
Jonathan Edwards, Covenant Theology, and American Politics
I have been deeply enjoying Mark Noll’s America’s God: From Jonathan Edwards to Abraham Lincoln. (Thanks for the recommendation, Andrew!) The main thrust of the book is that American (Protestant) Christian theology developed uniquely from other theology because of a strong influence of strong philosophical and political influences such as common sense moral reasoning and [...]