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Over the past five years, Mere-O's slate of writers has seen quite a bit of turnover. We've had a number of writers graduate to other
TexUncategorized
In Augustine’s classic defense of Christianity and critique of pagan culture, the City of God Against the Pagans, he introduces a new historical schema that marks a radical departure
Matthew Lee AndersonUncategorized
A friend recently emailed me some encouragement that started with a qualification I hear a lot: "I haven't read everything you've written, but..." That&
Matthew Lee AndersonUncategorized
If I ever write a book, I will be content if it is half as thoughtful, profound, and meditative as Gilbert Meilander’s Neither Beast Nor God. I am tempted
Matthew Lee AndersonUncategorized
If you want to blame someone for problems in evangelicalism, Descartes is a good guy to look to. I've aired some of my own suspicions about his philosophical
Gary HartenburgUncategorized
An old friend of mine from college is a missionary in Haiti. He lives on the north part of the island and wasn't directly affected by the earthquake.
Matthew Lee AndersonUncategorized
While the numbers might be off, there is no doubt that the tragedy in Haiti is monumental. Big Photo's stunning and tragic photo essay is all that needs
Matthew Lee AndersonUncategorized
My weekend reading has taken me to three very different, but equally worthwhile places. First, a riff on stats from XKCD: A tip of the hat to one of my
Matthew Lee AndersonUncategorized
One of the new features I'm really enjoying about the new Christianity Today is their 'Village Green,' a brief symposium on important topics. Space limitations prevent
Matthew Lee AndersonUncategorized
Note: I posted this over at Evangel yesterday, but I thought it fitting to post over here as well. I have been buried this week in thoughts about John Calvin&
TexUncategorized
I wonder if I have presumed too far upon the generous gift of a friend. When I was married over a year ago I was graciously given a sabbatical rest
Matthew Lee AndersonUncategorized
One of the common complaints against traditional evangelicalism is that it has been held captive by a distinctly Western approach to rationality that eschews mystery and narrative. The central target