Monthly Archives: May 2017

If Today’s Media Had Reported on Jesus

Posted on May 27, 2017 by

Everything the President of the United States says is news. If he belches, international stock markets drop. If he bellows, nations flinch. If his speech is aggressive – and how often this president sounds aggressive – ambassadors phone home. It … Continue reading →

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The Banality of Evil and the Creativity of Good

Posted on May 20, 2017 by

One of the remarkable moments in the history of the twentieth century occurred near its close: the work of the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission. South Africa had been embroiled in decades of horrific racial violence. The Commission’s mandate … Continue reading →

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The Number One Rule in Great Story-Writing

Posted on May 13, 2017 by

A great storyteller can bring a character to life, metaphorically speaking. There’s no one who does it better than the novelist and poet Wendell Berry. His Port William “membership” is replete with memorable characters, and his Burley Coulter is one … Continue reading →

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The Danger of Misplaced Trust

Posted on May 6, 2017 by

On May 7, 1915, a German submarine torpedoed the British ocean liner Lusitania just off the southern coast of Ireland, mere hours from port. The Lusitania was one of the largest and most luxurious ships of its time. It carried … Continue reading →

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