New Mere O friend John Schroeder of Blogotional is worried that I’m spending too much time in the ivory tower. Apparently, he thinks that I’ve spent so much time up there that he needs to point out when he’s making jokes. Sadly, I do not spend nearly as much time in the cold academic tower [...]
Archive for March, 2005
March 30, 2005
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Changes to Mere O
By Matthew Lee Anderson in NewsYou may notice some updates to the side-bar. I have been slowly picking up some html and have become savvy enough to add a few items. The first is the SoCal Alliance blogroll. This came out of a bloggers meet-up that both Keith and I attended. We had a fantastic time together, and I am [...]
March 29, 2005
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Moloch will eat his children…..
By Matthew Lee Anderson in Philosophy, Pro-LifeCheck out this provocative piece from Meghan Cox Gurdon in NRO, in which she draws a parallel between cannabilism and stem cell research. It’s written in the style of Lewis’ Screwtape Letters, though it lacks the wit. A snippet: “I have heard,” Mildew begins, and blushes. “The fact is, Uncle, I have heard things that [...]
March 27, 2005
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In (some) Theaters: “Off the Map”
By Nathan James in Reviews (Films)This strange film goes slowly along over the contours and expressions of one summer in the life of a nothing-if-not-eccentric family in rural New Mexico. The events of that summer do not drive the movie. In fact, I’m at a loss to say what exactly drives the movie. The characters are heart-felt, the visions given [...]
March 27, 2005
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“Indeed”
By Matthew Lee Anderson in Theology, Theology (Christology)On this day we commemorate the day when the Christ, the Lord of all, vanquished the power of death for all. Death was Satan’s final stronghold, and man’s final obstacle, and it was defeated on that first Easter morn. Jesus in the Gospel of John states: “For God loved the world in this way, namely, [...]
March 26, 2005
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Interesting Reading for the Weekend
By Matthew Lee Anderson in Pro-Life, The Soul, Theology, Theology (Bible)I know it’s Easter today and I have a ton of Easter thoughts. However, as I was perusing the blogs tonight I found some very interesting reading. For instance, check out Hewitt’s recent work on the Schiavo case (particularly here and here). Hewitt has taken a minority position (among “big time pundits”, at least) and [...]
March 26, 2005
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Easter Prayer after reading Augustine’s “Confessions”
By Andrew Selby in Theology, Theology (Christology)Lord, you are good and your promises never fail. I bless you most precious God, maker and sustainer of the universe. I am learning much through Augustine right now. He fell away from you and must return, but can only do so through and because of your wondrous grace. He and I can only return [...]
March 24, 2005
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Pagan vs. Christian in the Schiavo Case
By Andrew Selby in Pro-LifeOne of the issues at the heart of the debate is the battle for the inherent sanctity of life. Americans are now asking themselves: is a life of suffering worth listening? The fact that we are now asking this question reveals the battle between Pagan and Christian ideals: paganism is back. One of the striking [...]
March 21, 2005
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Robert George on Terry Schiavo
By Matthew Lee Anderson in Outside Articles of Interest, Pro-Life, QuotationsRobert George on Terry Schiavo (ht: Volokh Conspiracy): I don’t see that any just authority of the state of Florida is being displaced by the effort of Congress to ensure that Terri’s right to life is honored and that civil rights claims on her behalf are given a hearing in the federal courts. By “just [...]
March 21, 2005
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Terri Schiavo Case – Bush gets involved
By Andrew Selby in Pro-LifeThis case is really getting to my heart – I haven’t become this spirited about an issue for quite some time. Michael Schiavo, Mrs. Schiavo’s husband, is allowing her to slowly die since he removed her feeding tube. So far, it’s been three days since she went off the tube. Her parents are desperately trying [...]
March 21, 2005
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European Birth Rates
By Matthew Lee Anderson in Christianity and Culture, Pro-LifeDonald Sensing at One Hand Clapping links to a few articles detailing the impending crisis in Europe. The Pope coined the term ‘culture of death.’ Europe’s culture of death might just result in the death of cultural Europe. Too much abortion, not enough fertility leads to a widespread takeover by immigrants (in this case primarily [...]
March 21, 2005
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Steven Wright quote for the day
By Keith E. Buhler in QuotationsWhen I was little, my grandfather used to make me stand in a closet for five minutes without moving. He said it was elevator practice.
March 21, 2005
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Steven Wright quote for the day
By Keith E. Buhler in QuotationsI went to a restaurant that serves ‘Breakfast At Any Time.’ So I ordered French Toast during the Renaissance.