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Andrew WalkerPolitics

Interview: Craig Carter

Below is an interview with an individual who I believe is providing a truly unique voice in the blogosphere, Craig Carter. Dr. Carter is a Professor of Religious Studies at

Matthew Lee Anderson

Meet the New Guy: Kevin White

I have several hypotheses of a historical nature that I have wanted to undertake for some time, and numerous writing projects that I have wanted to continue.  However, writing other projects has simply kept me occupied from pursuing everything that […]

Matthew Lee AndersonTechnology

Mere Experiences and the Accountability of Presence

James Polous: "There's some uncomfortable truth we're acknowledging every time we shy away from the world of real things and indulge in the world of

Matthew Lee Anderson

Does Capitalism Have a Soul?

Lite blogging of late because, well, I’m writing a book.  I think we need to establish some sort of “book-writing” exemption from the daily blogging grind. I’ve been negligent in mentiong to my Chicago area readers (and I know you’re […]

Cate MacDonaldPoliticsUncategorized

The Only Time Star Magazine will be Linked from Mere-O

So, I guess this is old news, but it's freshly disturbing to me. Sarah Palin is going to have her own reality TV show. This just doesn'

Matthew Lee Anderson

A Plea for Help

We need an upgrade here at Mere-O.  Badly. And you can help us without spending a dime.  Just contribute two clicks of the mouse and some typing.  One to get through to the contest, a second to vote “yes,” and […]

Matthew Lee Anderson

Examining Life: Cremation and Cultural Change

Our friends over at Wheatstone Academy have begun a new bi-monthly web-magazine that they are calling The Examined Life. I’ve done work for Wheatstone in the past few months (speaking and designing curriculum) because I am convinced they are at […]

Matthew Lee AndersonUncategorized

Hipster Christians: Jamie Smith Replies

Here's the play-by-play, for those who have been asleep. Brett McCracken wrote a book, which Jamie Smith reviewed.  I replied to Jamie Smith, who offered the

Andrew WalkerPolitics

A Lesson in Discernment: Michael Savage and Mandated Birth Control

We at Mere-O take no effort to conceal our theological and political perspective. We are conservative and proudly, at that. Hopefully, in enough time, you’ve come to realize that one cautious element we’re concerned with is learning to differentiate the […]

Cate MacDonald

The Gospel According to Trees: Thoughts from Muir (there will probably be a lot of these)

When I read That Hideous Strength for the first time, I was impressed by Lewis’ deep appreciation of the ancient forests and trees. In the novel, the forests serve as a counterpoint to the ugly, progressive for the sake of progressive, […]

Matthew Lee AndersonUncategorized

Politics, Mid-Terms, and Tea Parties

And not the sort of tea parties I really enjoy. All the same, co-belligerent Joe Carter and I discuss the current political scene over at Trevin Wax's

Andrew WalkerUncategorized

My Own Remonstrance on "The Reformer"

Reading Christianity Today’s article on Dr. Albert Mohler titled “The Reformer” was genuinely perplexing and, well, disappointing. Now, I’ll admit that my response is coming from a particular