Galileo by Mitch Stokes is a highly entertaining and informative book that helps rewrite the conventional wisdom the it was the church that stood in the way of Galileo and others as they pushed forward the idea that the earth was not the center of the universe. The geocentric view was in fact widely adhered to…
Category: Culture
The Family Romanov by Candace Fleming
I enjoyed reading The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of Imperial Russia by Candace Fleming to my son (age 12). It kept him thoroughly engaged. My wife enjoyed it when she read it too. It also provides a sad commentary on elitism, both on the blindness of the elite to the real world around them…
Real Reformers’ Real Advantage
“The real reformer has a real advantage, but one which he rarely recognizes himself as having. Living in the world that actually exists is an enormous advantage. There are times when it almost seems to me like cheating or something. In the long run, we need not worry. In the long run, blind stupidity never…
The Wellspring of Freedom
The wellspring of freedom in our world comes from the Judeo-Christian belief that man is created in the image of God. If we are not, then there is no justification for one person to claim equality with those in a better position than she. And no reason for a person in authority to treat others…
Killer Chihuahuas
World Magazine reports that a pack of feral Chihuahuas are on the loose in Phoenix “nipping their way through city streets, terrorizing residents and turning sidewalks into minefields of excrement.”
What’s Wrong with Texas? The Lone Star State is not Cooperating with the Left
One of the top priorities of the left today is shifting the national balance of power by turning Texas blue, using tactics it claims were responsible for a similar transition in Colorado. However, based on the results of the recent Texas primaries, it’s obvious that the people of Texas are not cooperating with the left’s…
Growing our Imagination and Changing the World through Fiction
I recently suggested to a friend that he should read more fiction. He replied that fiction was boring and he is more interested in reading nonfiction books because they can help change the world. He also, though, graciously asked if I had any recommendations for fiction that he might read. The following is my response…
Bill Nye’s Reasonable Man
Bill Nye’s Reasonable Man — The Central Worldview Clash of the Ham – Nye Debate by AlbertMohler: republished from http://www.albertmohler.com/ Last night’s debate between Bill Nye and Ken Ham attracted a huge international audience and no shortage of controversy — even before it began. Bill Nye, whose main media presence is as “The Science Guy,” and…
Baby Evans v. Frequent Flyer Miles
I often get into debates with folks over policy issues. Though I definitely have my own opinions, I try very hard to find some legitimacy on all sides of these debates. I also know that when it comes to the abortion debate, the emotions involved are often very high, and some of the situations women…
The Fringe is Marginal no More
“Yes, we do, because the fringe is marginal no more.” – George Will, in a 1995 column. I first read this quote on January 1, 1995 as Washington, D.C. was preparing to swear in the first Republican majority in the U.S. House in 40 years that would join the existing Republican majority in the U.S….