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Matthew Lee Anderson

Matthew Lee Anderson is an Associate Professor of Ethics and Theology in Baylor University's Honors College. He has a D.Phil. in Christian Ethics from Oxford University, and is a Perpetual Member of Biola University's Torrey Honors College. In 2005, he founded Mere Orthodoxy.

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Matthew Lee Anderson

Matthew Lee Anderson is an Associate Professor of Ethics and Theology in Baylor University's Honors College. He has a D.Phil. in Christian Ethics from Oxford University, and is a Perpetual Member of Biola University's Torrey Honors College. In 2005, he founded Mere Orthodoxy.

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On Providence: Peter Jackson vs. JRR Tolkien - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture

One of these days I’m going to do a thorough comparison of the crucial differences between Tolkien’s version of Lord of the Rings and Peter Jackson’s film adaptation.  The differences illuminate much, I think, about our contemporary values in very […]

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Fostering Conversations that Count: The Crucial Role of Questions - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture

When it comes to discussions, questions are king. I’ve already touched on (unexpectedly) the tension between questions and answers in a discussion. This last week, I spoke to educators at a Christian school–that very tension was one of the most […]

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ID Making Inroads in Berkeley

ID Making Inroads in Berkeley

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Five Forgotten Forms of Forestalling Filling Out Probloggers "Favorite Five" Post - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture

Okay, so the title is a stretch.  It’s so obviously a dire attempt to get clicks that it’s laughable.  Let’s just acknowledge that fact and move on. Problogger (whom I read avidly–gratuitous flattery points, anyone?) is hosting a group writing […]

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Biola President Update: Dr. Barry Corey in Chapel - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture

Yesterday and today, Dr. Barry Corey has been at Biola meeting with various constituents and speaking in various arenas. Dr. Corey is the final candidate for President. I have heard him speak twice now, and have been quite impressed by […]

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Conversations that Count: The Rules of Improv as a Model for Discussion - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture

According to the roadmap for this series, this post marks the transition from Part One of the series to Part Two. Congratulations to me for making it this far, and thanks for all the encouraging feedback!! Ultimately, reading about being […]

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Cliff's Notes: The Supreme Court's Decision on Partial Birth Abortion

Cliff's Notes: The Supreme Court's Decision on Partial Birth Abortion

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Fostering Conversations that Count: Common Objects of Love - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture

The Problem of Commonality: One of the problems (and one of the joys!) of informal conversation is that while it is often directed toward a topic, the backgrounds of the participants often diverge so widely that it makes progress on […]

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Chesterton's Infuriating Style, or, Defending Chesterton against the Lewisians - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture

The increasingly prominent and popular (as well as uncannily accurate!) Dawn Eden pointed out a discussion about Chesterton at the Relevant Magazine message boards. A number of writers vented frustration at Chesterton’s style, so I penned the following response in […]

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Biola's Next President? Barry H. Corey (Updated)

Biola's Next President? Barry H. Corey (Updated)

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Fostering Conversations that Count: The Discussion Worldview - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture

In order for educators to promote great discussions, it is crucial for them to understand the beliefs necessary for great discussions to occur. In other words, there are certain commitments that educators and participants need to have in place for […]

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Americans United for Life

Americans United for Life