Reflections on the Elections
My fiancée and I were recently asked to share some brief thoughts on the midterm elections, which, in terms of modern American history, were cataclysmic—the worst losses since 1948. People say they are fed up with the status quo in Washington. A mere two...
Transformation Pays
Throughout the gospels, Jesus consistently frames things in ways that make us think. To highlight this point, most people point to his parables, each of which left Jesus’ listeners scratching their heads in puzzlement.But although Jesus wants to get us thinking, this...
An Evening with Jim Wallis
Thursday evening I had the distinct honor of attending the much-anticipated debate between AEI President Arthur Brooks and social justice advocate Jim Wallis at Wheaton College. The discourse was thought-provoking, the participants engaging, and the event as a whole...
Christian Vocation
What is the life to which Christ has called us? How are we most authentically and joyfully human? What is the Christian vocation?Most profoundly, it is a vocation to love and truth, goodness and beauty, justice and freedom; to work and responsibility,...
Ayn Rand v. Jesus
I first encountered Ayn Rand as a sophomore in college. At the time, I didn’t quite know what I was getting into. I was just beginning to have an interest in politics, and the title of her book jumped out at me. My introduction to Rand came as simply as that.The title...
Thinking Theologically About Markets
For some of us, unfettered markets are the best means for reaching a just and prosperous society. For others, such means will only lead to inequality, exploitation, and misery. In either case, it is obvious that our opinions are heavily influenced by...
What’s In a Name?
Dr. Walter E. Williams, professor of economics at George Mason University, is consistently a reliable source of reason and insight. Without having the privilege of knowing the man personally, apart from the exchange of a few cordial emails, it is evident through...
I See Dead People
An Associated Press headline this week read: “72,000 stimulus payments went to dead.” Now, I realize that in some cultures, say, Ancient Egypt, for example, the dead were honored by being buried with gifts of food and treasure for their journey into the...
Regulating Temptation
There’s a popular story in the Book of Matthew where Jesus’ disciples ask him, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” Jesus responds by calling over a child and saying, “[W]hoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And...
