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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.
Matthew Lee AndersonUncategorizedTechnology
Many of my friends are prone to complain about Microsoft. They are the Great Satan, incapable of the creative ingenuity and cool designs of Apple. But though Apple may be
Matthew Lee AndersonUncategorized
Daniel Henninger finally got to the bottom of Dan Brown's motives behind the Da Vinci Code and it's even more clever and insidious that the most
Matthew Lee AndersonBlogging
It’s a crime that we have not linked to John Schroeder of Blogotional more here at Mere O. John has been one of the main supporters of Mere O since our inception and has never hesitated to link to us […]
Matthew Lee AndersonPoliticsLiterature
On a recent reading of some of Abraham Lincoln's letters and speeches, I discovered this interesting line in a letter to James Hackett, a Shakespearian actor: Some of
Matthew Lee Anderson
I have recently finished Joseph Pearce’s biography of G.K. Chesterton. It is a sufficient retelling of Chesterton’s life. Sufficient because though it is a handy compendium of original letters and material, it avoids diving into the deeper aspects of Chesterton’s […]
Matthew Lee Anderson
The cross of Jesus Christ is the manifestation of the love of God to earth. As such, it is the most powerful image of love. It is the substance, the reality. Is it possible to convey the reality of the […]
Matthew Lee Anderson
Wow. The law the Mexican president Vicente Fox will sign in today or Monday will allow Mexicans to own small amounts of drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and heroin. You can read about it here. If ever it were time […]
Matthew Lee AndersonBible
A dramatic section of the Gospel of Mark consists of Jesus triumphantly entering Jerusalem, cleansing the temple, and the subsequent attacks on Him by the religious leaders. The first two
Matthew Lee AndersonSports
Back to sub-par.....and the end of our playoff hopes. Versus: The Longis Maghonis Recap: It was ugly from before the beginning until the end of the game. We
Matthew Lee AndersonSports
My Bruins had a fantastic run this year, so it was heartbreaking to see them lose one step shy of ultimate college basketball glory in the NCAA Championship game last
Matthew Lee Anderson
Apparently, Dr. Eric Pianka of the University of Texas advocated a plan to save the world’s environment by killing 90% of the population at the 2006 Texas Academy of Science Meeting. The Ebola virus was his method of choice. You […]
Matthew Lee Anderson
Finally, we have returned to mediocrity. Enough bottom-dwelling for us. Week Four: vs. Quakers Recap: We finally came out strong. Jeremy, one of our best outside shooters, drilled a three on our first possession, and while it wasn’t all that […]
