Monthly Archives: March 2021

On The Epitome Of Adam Smith’s Wealth Of Nations

Over the course of more than a day, I have been in a fascinating discussion with some acquaintances about the nature of authorship. One of them brought up a book that he had read and liked that was a summary … Continue reading

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Book Review: Gateway To Freedom (1)

Gateway To Freedom: The Hidden History Of The Underground Railroad, by Eric Foner This is a good book, but not one that lives up to its title in the way that the author would wish. This is a book about … Continue reading

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The Lure Of The Forbidden

Earlier today I had the chance to see a phenomenon that never ceases to fill me with a sense of foreboding concerning the moral nature of humanity. In a place where I happen to be a low-level administrator, someone had … Continue reading

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Christian: A Case Study In Identity From The Outside

Yesterday, as I write this, one of the deacons in our congregation gave a split sermon that discussed the different identity of the New Testament Church from the inside and from the outside. This is something I had known before, … Continue reading

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