From a conversation at Common Root, my thoughts:
Men are constantly trying to justify a collective which imposes claims upon the lives of its members. My thinking on this line is informed by Ayn Rand (of all people!) but I think it meshes quite well with the Hauerwasian thesis.
Any time two people come together there is [...]
I Corintians 4, The Message:
What’s the point of all this comparing and competing?
Within a market economy competition reveals comparative advantages and leads to greater productivity. But the church is a comand and control economy. Within the exercise of our spiritual gifts there is only one way to know who should do what: listen to the [...]
Over at Common Root several readers are beginning a study of Stanley Hauerwas‘ Resident Aliens.
Everyone is invited to join us. I will post highlights of the conversation here.
If you need a copy of the book, let me know and I will get you one overnight.
Just leave a comment asking for the book, and I will [...]
He recommends spending as much time as possible around really smart people. I’ve been blessed to be able to do that.
I’m at a great school, Igraduated from a great college, and a long time ago I graduated from a great prep school, Albuquerque Academy. We got the best education available there. I blew so much [...]
Easily one of my top five bands of all time, Christian rockers The Choir (wikipedia) are discussing the possibilities of a new album. Encourage them.
You might not know The Choir (official site), but you are probably familiar with some of their production work, especially 90’s era At The Foot of the Cross, and 00’s City [...]
Netflix Watch Instantly now has every episode of Yes, Minister, and Yes Prime Minister.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLDb2V86Ei0[/youtube]
Finally, something to watch while I wait for new episodes of CSI: Miami. Certainly one of my greatest vices.
Gavel Bang to /usr/share/morlock
I gave a Bible to my friend Meredith in high school. It was a Life Application Bible, NKJV. I remember that and it was 13-14 years ago.
Nevermind the signaling involved in buying a friend a $50 Bible, it means something to give someone a Bible.
Even a vocal atheist can be touched by such a gesture:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JHS8adO3hM[/youtube]
My arguments for open immigration have solid economic support. Lant Pritchett, a Harvard Economist, has a book out entitled Let Their People Come (download it for free here), which makes a similar argument.
But for a brief introduction check out this Reason interview with him.
In response to many who doubt the political feasability of more open [...]
After seeing this:
[youtube]http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=KaYqyOxa4kI&feature=related[/youtube]
Gavel Bang to Tyler Cowen
Sorry for just tumbling here, but, wow. I’d love to try this sometime. I think I’d need to lose about 50 lbs, first, though.
wingsuit base jumping from Ali on Vimeo.
Gavel bang to Thinking on the Margin, who has all the best the web has to offer!