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Tag Archives: political philosophy
That Power
What is the best way to keep and use one’s influence? I have spent a great deal of time recently reading about the troubles and travails of Disney, a company that was once a leader in family entertainment, and which … Continue reading
On The Necessity Of Power
There is a great deal that one can do without politics so long as one is willing to engage in building communities and institutions. If a group of people are concerned about the same issues and communicate those concerns with … Continue reading
On The Sound Uses Of Unsound Reasoning
In exploring the possibility of there being sound uses of unsound reasoning, or examples of unsound reasoning that are viewed as sound by those people who engage in them, I am deliberately seeking not to prejudge the question. It is … Continue reading
Kings And Priests In The Bible
[Note: The following is the prepared text for a Bible Study given to the Portland congregation of the United Church of God on September 28, 2022.] This is a busy time of year for all of us as we prepare … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Biblical History, Christianity, Church of God, History, Musings, Sermonettes
Tagged authority, legitimacy, political philosophy, prophecy
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Representation In The Writings Of Paul: Part One
Yesterday, as I write this, I had a conversation with a deacon from a nearby congregation whom I happen to know fairly well who was talking about a paper he was working on concerning the contentious issue of women’s roles … Continue reading
Posted in American History, Bible, Biblical History, Christianity, Church of God, E Pluribus Unim, History, Love & Marriage, Musings
Tagged authority, doctrine, legitimacy, political philosophy, politics
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On How Republics Die
If you are the sort of person who is inclined to seek insights in the republics of the past, Cicero is the sort of person who is easy to appreciate. A smooth-tongued new man who rose from provincial status to … Continue reading
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Tagged authority, legitimacy, political philosophy, politics, Rome
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A Failure Of Political Imagination
In watching the latest Fantastic Beasts movie, I was struck in particular by the failure of many reviewers, who themselves are part of that accursed tribe of contemporary journos, to recognize the subtlety of the portrayal of political matters and … Continue reading
Authority And Consent In Sovereignty
Previously, we looked at some scriptures that dealt with the subject of sovereignty in the Bible and where it springs from. Many more could be chosen, and others will be discussed in later parts of this larger discussion, but perhaps … Continue reading
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Tagged authority, law, legitimacy, philosophy, political philosophy
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Short Library Book Reviews: Part Eight
Civil Wars: A History In Ideas, by David Armitage This is not a bad book, but it is a frustrating book. The content of the book and its topic matter is certainly interesting enough, in that the author seeks to … Continue reading
The Focus And The Directrix, Or Some Thoughts On The Political Theory Of The Bible: Part One
Yesterday, as I write this, a deacon from our local congregation gave a discussion of unity and oneness in the Bible in a way that helped, at least to me, to bring out a great deal of the nature of … Continue reading