This article on the end of adulthood, young adult fiction, television and more prompted a lot of interest. What does it say about our culture and its future?
Archive for October, 2014
The Death of Adulthood
October 22, 2014Christianity and Islam Compared
October 22, 2014I agree that some of the comparisons noted here might not work (and obviously there is an agenda in the comparison). Nevertheless, there is some value in these kind of historic studies. They make us think and be sure that we are thinking (and believing) clearly.
Sam Harris and Spirituality?
October 22, 2014Perhaps. A review of his latest which has some interesting aspects. Can there be a spirituality with religion? I doubt it, but the very question says something about how humans are wired.
Vintage Dust Jackets
October 22, 2014Here’s some aesthetically pleasing stuff. Good for a drizzly midweek afternoon.
25 is the new 21
October 21, 2014Changing patterns in maturity. Children are increasingly likely to depend on parents for support much longer. For obvious reasons.
Academic Freedom?
October 21, 2014An interesting account of the current world of academic politics. It could be a frightening reality, given the lack of due process that is seen in this account.
Bookseller lessons
October 21, 2014Not exactly “scientific”, but kind of fun, for us book-selling types.
Beloit Mindset List 2014
October 21, 2014Always worth a look. I’m getting so old…
Augustine Quotes
October 21, 2014Here’s a brief selection of some important Augustine quotes. Here’s one:
What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of men. That is what love looks like.
The Importance of Baptism
October 21, 2014From Roger Olson, thoughts on the importance of baptism.