Monthly Archives: December 2015

Contemplating the problem of integrating the religious into the modern world, philosopher of science Maarten Boudry make an observation that will be familiar to long-time Civil Commotion readers. The religions that were too malleable, too easily accommodating to changing circumstances, … Continue reading →

Britain still used the Julian calendar in 1642, and according to that calendar it was on Christmas Day that Isaac Newton was born. There is no question whatever that Newton actually existed and, what is more, he did a lot … Continue reading →

You know how it is: The people at church are good people — they’re not going to rip you off. A Coto de Caza couple is facing grand theft and fraud charges after authorities say they bilked investors, including people … Continue reading →

When our dreams are falling apart, and our life feels humble and obscure, we are exactly where God wants us to be. https://t.co/txJmItjlPB — Desiring God (@desiringGod) December 23, 2015 Oh, yeah — the old ‘brokenness’ schtick. And don’t forget: … Continue reading →

Franklin Graham no longer considers himself a Republican. Evangelist Franklin Graham has announced he is abandoning the Republican Party in disgust over the move by the GOP-led Congress last week to pass a budget that Graham said was “wasteful” and … Continue reading →