Daily Archives: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 @ 20:31

Perplexing theology tweet of the day

From John Piper, no less — a peer of Albert the Pious. A theology that makes sense of all of Scripture will require a great deal of mystery. New from John Piper: http://t.co/QCJPPTscfd — Desiring God (@desiringGod) May 13, 2015 … Continue reading

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Why grow up?

  I’m reading philosopher Susan Neiman’s just-published Why Grow Up? Subversive Thoughts for an Infantile Age right now and, since she frequently alludes to an essay by Immanuel Kant which I had never read, What is the Meaning of Enlightenment?, … Continue reading

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Back in the ol’ hometown, ctd

It’s complicated. According to the Detroit News, [State Senator] Smith called what he did “the most stupid thing in his life.” He told investigators his ex-wife began pounding on his door at 1 a.m. Sunday, and when he opened it … Continue reading

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The Will to Power

Book Two: A Criticism of the Highest Values That Have Prevailed HithertoIII: General Remarks on Morality §303   Mankind, a small eccentric species of very excitable animals, which — fortunately — has had its day. Life in general on earth … Continue reading

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