Posts Tagged ‘christianity’
A Graduation Message
One of my favorite books of the Bible is the book of Ecclesiastes. It contains observations about the nature of life and the nature of God in ways that are incredibly relatable. As a result I often use the ending refrain of the book when talking about the closing of a school year: Of making…
Read MoreAdvice for those striving to be Christian scholars
Nicholas Wolterstorff’s article with advice to those who would be Christian scholars speaks of the inherent challenge of critiquing the university while also loving and embracing it. He starts by speaking of three postures people have in relation to the university: 1. “Some assume that what goes on in the contemporary university is pretty much…
Read MoreLeaving the church over (bad views of) science?
America recently published an article about why teens are leaving the church. In that article, Dinges highlights that, according to two recent reports looking at young people’s church relationship to church, one of the reasons young people give for leaving the church is related to science (or reason). Yet, Dinges, points out that it might…
Read Morethe new American dream?
In talking with young adults about the American dream, it became obvious that the faults in the American dream are more obvious to a generation that isn’t looking to pursue that same dream. The traditional American dream seems to value getting more things (prosperity) and having a better position in life (success and upward social…
Read MoreMy Own Ivory Tower: Isolation
By Mike Bennett, 4th year Physics Ph.D. candidate Isolation is everywhere in academia. Academics are expected to put in long, lonely hours. We’re expected to sacrifice friendships, romance, and family life. We’re expected to produce results and not complain, even at the expense of our own health and sanity. All for the sake of the…
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