Son of man, say to the prince of Tyre: Thus says the Lord God: Your heart has grown proud, and thus you say, “I am a god; I sit on a godly throne in the heart of the seas.” But in reality you are a …
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Humility Month: Part 1–Pride vs. Humility
In June, a certain percentage of the United States celebrates Pride Month. Not all Americans are on board with this, which inevitably leads to accusations of homophobia from the participants. Many would be surprised to learn, however, that the offense of Pride Month does not …
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DN=: Part 16–Hypocrisy
I find it interesting that the Greek origin of the word “hypocrisy” comes from the theatre. You may know that ancient Greek plays were performed by actors wearing masks. These actors were called hypocrites, not because of any character deficiency, but because they were …
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DN=: Part 14–Equal Opportunity
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal . . . (Declaration of Independence) All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others. (George Orwell—Animal Farm) “Equal opportunity” is another way of saying that …
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DN=: Part 13–Fair Play
“It’s not fair!” Every child ever Justice, as you’ll recall, is when we get what we deserve. It’s interesting, though, to note how abruptly our stance on justice and fair play adjusts depending upon which side of the justice we find ourselves. We …
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DN=: Part 11–Backwards
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. George Santayana—The Life of Reason All that is not eternal is eternally out of date. C.S. Lewis–The Four Loves Last July, we talked about three ways of learning. There is …
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