“A serious attempt to repent and really to know one’s own sins is in the long run a lightening and relieving process.” -C. S. Lewis, “God in the Dock”
What was your favorite stuffed toy as a kid?
When a librarian thinks deeply about search terms, is it considered a meta-tation? And when we teach how to use these terms, is it guided meta-tation?
Do you prefer...
what is true, even if it's not easy, happy, or pleasant?
what is easy, happy, or pleasant, even if it's not true?
Complex systems: the world works like an only-accidentally-fun version of Cones of Dunshire, but even more complicated.
Literally vs. figuratively.
My neighbors across the street are cutting down their trees and our whole family is sad.
Donald Trump may not be a criminal, but I'm starting to wonder if maybe there's something to all these "witch hunts" after all.
Harry Potter and the Adorable Phoenix
What do you do with the pretty rocks your kids give you?
One can be a critical thinker without embracing critical theory.
Happy anniversary to my dear wife!
Don't give in to the crazy today.
When's the last time you really thought deeply about something? What did you think about?
What single law, regulation, or government structure would you change to make your home country/state more humane?
"Something changed, and I don't like it."
What would have to happen for you to say this?
"[It is an] absurd fancy that these modern philosophies are modern in the sense that the great men of the past did not think of them. They thought of them; only they did not think much of them. " -G. K. Chesterton
"Which of the religions of the world gives to its followers the greatest happiness? While it lasts, the religion of worshiping oneself is the best. ... From the moral point of view it is very difficult! I didn't go to religion to make me happy. I always knew a bottle of Port would do that. If you want a religion to make you feel really comfortable, I certainly don't recommend Christianity. I am certain there must be a patent American article on the market which will suit you far better, but I can't give any advice on it." -C. S. Lewis, "Answers to Questions on Christianity"
If you're looking for religion to make you happy, Christianity isn't the one for you. If you're looking for a religion that makes you better, that answers big questions, Christianity is a pretty good option.
What is God's biggest problem?
Joined Nov 2022
