“The Tao, which others may call Natural Law or Traditional Morality or the First Principles of Practical Reason or the First Platitudes, is not one among a series of possible systems of value. It is the sole source of all value judgments.”
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A defense of theological understanding…
Sometimes in the church, I see a dismissal or even a negative judgement placed upon heavy, technical study of theology or the Bible. We should all agree that Christians should read the Bible and participate in Bible studies, but for some people like myself bible study, apologetics, and debate can become a hobby that others…
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Plundering the Egyptians – Reclaiming Truth from Non-Christian Works
In Exodus 12:35-36, as the Israelites are leaving Egypt the Bible tell us this, 35 The people of Israel had also done as Moses told them, for they had asked the Egyptians for silver and gold jewelry and for clothing. 36 And the Lord had given the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians, so that…
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The Virtue of Laughter: Principles for Biblical Humor
Aristotle is well-known for defining virtues as the middle between two vices. This is known as the golden mean between excess and deficiency. One interesting and important virtue that Aristotle defines this way is “eutrapelia” which is Greek for “well-turned” and is often translated as “wittiness”. Through this concept, Aristotle seeks to define a balance…