And there I was: in the “Citta’ Eterna.” Not to see the glories of ancient Rome or the works of the Renaissance masters. Instead, I was headed to the MaXXI — a famous contemporary art museum. I lived in Italy for four years, immersed in its culture and masterpieces. I then moved back to the… Read More
Risky Ministry: An Italian Church’s Response to Terrorism
For thousands of years Rome has been called “The Eternal City.” She was given this name by the Ancients who believed nothing could destroy her. Regardless of the empires and conquerors that have come and gone, Rome has always stood. She has been burnt to the ground, sacked by barbarians, and ripped apart by civil… Read More
Mistaking the Part for the Whole: Human Value and the Pro-Life Ethic
What does it mean to be pro-life? The term “pro-life” has a narrow meaning in our current context and political discourse. Typically, when we say someone is pro-life we mean that they stand up for the rights of the unborn and oppose abortion. While being a voice for the unborn is a significant part, that… Read More
Listening to Black Lives Matter: Redeeming Emmanuel Levinas (The Philosophical Blacklist)
This post is part of a multi-part series, Redeeming the Philosophical Blacklist. One afternoon I was talking with a particularly racially homogenous group, and the conversation suddenly turned to the Black Lives Matter movement. “I understand there are two different perspectives,” one person said, “and I see from both perspectives. I just think the Black Lives… Read More
Love the Word: Redeeming Jacques Derrida (The Philosophical Blacklist)
This post is part of a multi-part series, Redeeming the Philosophical Blacklist. If given the choice, would you prefer to read God’s word or to hear him speak? Which would make you feel closer to God? Which would give you greater sense of certainty? My guess is that we would prefer the latter. Even those of… Read More
