Reflections on Baird vs. Hart and the 1788 Westminster Standards I recently listened to the debate between Pastor James Baird and Dr. D.G. Hart on the Grace at the Gates podcast, titled “Should the Government Promote Christianity?” It’s a worthwhile exchange, and both men are serious thinkers. But I walked away convinced that neither one …
Category Archives: Virtue
Aristotle’s Guide to Weight Loss
Last week I posted some thoughts regarding virtue ethics. The previous week I wrote disparagingly about Clean Eating. Since then, a lot of people have asked me about the connection between diet and virtue. OK, Tom Hanks is right. No one has asked me that. But still, it’s a question I’d like to engage. …
Is Spontaneity a Virtue?
Imagine a young woman being pursued by two suitors. The first is staid and predictable. He’s consistent, punctual, and perhaps a bit boring. The second is spontaneous. He tends towards the unexpected and adventurous. Our young woman considers a life with each of these men. She imagines that the first is a safe choice. He …