Monthly Archives: April 2020

Rallying for a re-opening

Here in North Carolina there was a rally at the state capital today demanding that the coronavirus restrictions be relaxed. Dozens of people, many wearing red, white and blue and waving American flags gathered outside the legislative building in downtown … Continue reading

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The philosopher who won’t go away

The current issue of Philosophy Now is devoted — not for the first time — to the work of Friedrich Nietzsche. Little of the issue seems to be behind a paywall, and it’s worth your time to go over and … Continue reading

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McConnell: Trump is ‘nuts’

The New Yorker has a profile of Mitch McConnell that is not behind a paywall and definitely is worth a read. Although the two men almost always support each other in public, several members of McConnell’s innermost circle told me … Continue reading

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Quote for the day

The most dangerous contagion we now confront is the coronavirus, which has killed more than 20,000 Americans and thrown more than 16 million out of work. The second-most-dangerous contagion is the conspiracy-mongering, hostility to science and outright irrationality promulgated by … Continue reading

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Dismal theology-related tweet for the day

Every Sunday, Christians meet precisely to celebrate the finished work of Christ that he accomplished on the cross. Our salvation is secure. Our debt is paid. We are united to Christ forever. https://t.co/H3zl69hl0q — Albert Mohler (@albertmohler) April 12, 2020 … Continue reading

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