Kepler Johann Kepler (1571-1630, A.D.) was a committed Protestant Christian who laid the foundations for modern astronomy. Some of his achievements include “conclusively proving heliocentricity of the solar system and published the first ephemeris tables for tracking star motions.” -Pgs. 11-13, Men of Science: Men of God, 1988, by Dr. Henry M. Morris He taught … More Scientists of Faith
One may paraphrase two important and opposing points of view. One is, perhaps, the most brutal secular model. The other is the Christian model. They both have to do with means and ends. Means are how something is accomplished. Ends are the goals, the end or final purpose of actions. Machiavelli’s theory of means … More Machiavelli vs. St. Paul
The study of grammar, the first subject of the Trivium, is difficult–not to mention potentially tedious–but the benefits one receives from the study of grammar are great if difficult to detect. Grammar, vocabulary, and formal writing are like the rind, the shell, of a hard fruit such as a coconut. One must first pierce through … More Things Good, True, and Beautiful
The novel Blood on the River by Elisa Carbone follows the adventures of Samuel Collier and focuses on his experiences of journeying to and living in Jamestown and its neighborhood between 1606 and 1610 A.D. Samuel begins in a low place, a hard place: he is an orphan living on the streets of London, scavenging … More Virtue, Maturation, Conflict, and Forgiveness in Blood on the River by Elisa Carbone
There are two paths to reading text. One loops back on itself and leads nowhere new: this is the path of reading a text for how it makes one feel without bothering to understand what the author originally meant. This method of reading gives the reader nothing new beyond a reflection of his or … More Interpreting Texts: Two Paths
Johann Kepler (1571-1630, A.D.) was a committed Protestant Christian who laid the foundations for modern astronomy. Some of his achievements include “conclusively proving heliocentricity of the solar system and published the first ephemeris tables for tracking star motions (Morris 11-13).” He taught others how to pinpoint a planet’s location in its orbit. He wrote three … More Scientists of Faith #1: Johann Kepler
Justice is the upholding and implementation of the law, impartiality, and fairness; it is getting what one deserves or giving to others what they deserve. It is a derivative of the Latin word iustitia. Justice is one of the four Cardinal Virtues: prudence, justice, temperance, and fortitude: the virtues which form the “hinges,” cardones in … More Justice:Write-up for Virtues Group
I heal the conflicts between man and man, man and self, and man and nature. I cannot be forced or coexist with pride. I can travel beyond the grave. I am sweeter to the soul than honey to the taste. Families, towns, cities, and nations may destroy themselves over centuries unless they embrace me. I … More Forty Second Riddle
People think that they want me, but I am horrible when I show up. The person I attack cannot be pleased nor can he escape me though he should travel over continents and between planets. I afflict inwardly the weak, the foolish, and trouble the physcially active who lack wisdom. I push many to action, … More Forty First Riddle
I season food better than all spices, but also tempt people to sin. I have caused men, women, and children to die. My enemy is your daily bread. I am worst when I cannot be satisfied physically. I am often a close companion of monks, the impoverished, and supermodels. What am I?
