Monthly Archives: December 2012

The World’s Most Persecuted Religion

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Dr. J

During the Christmas season I usually take some time to reflect on the persecution Christians suffer around the world. Of course, Christianity has been for many years and remains the world’s most persecuted religion. For the American media, this story … Continue reading →

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Back to Great Books Monday

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Dr. J

It’s Great Books Monday once again! I can say that with this post, the first Great Books post I’ve made on a Monday in months, it seems. Let’s celebrate by reading both Plato and Aristotle this week. Here are the … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Carol Before “A Christmas Carol”

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Dr. J

I’m clawing my way back towards a Great Books Monday post. Making up two days this week is a good start. The prospect of finishing The Critique of Pure Reason is a powerful motivator to get started on this week’s … Continue reading →

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Is America Too Big?

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Dr. J

As you know if you are a regular reader of this blog, I like to point out how elements of the classical and Christian traditions influence us today and offer possible guidance in addressing contemporary problems. A great example of … Continue reading →

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Stoics are so Christian-Sounding

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Dr. J

Season’s greetings. I trust that most of you, unlike me, have completed your Christmas shopping and thus have sufficient leisure time to devote to reading the Great Books this week. This time out we are completing Volume I of Tocqueville … Continue reading →

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Killing Your Children to Get Revenge on Your Husband Is a Bad Idea

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Dr. J

Some weeks I find my slate of scheduled Great Books readings moderately interesting. Other weeks I’m blown away by the profound ideas I encounter in multiple authors. I’m happy to say that this past week fell into the second category. … Continue reading →

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