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July 28, 2021
Republic 2: Theological Critique vs Religious Trauma

Republic 2: Theological Critique vs Religious Trauma

In this essay, I conclude our analysis of Book II of The Republic by examining Plato’s theological critique of religion and contrasting it with contemporary accounts of so-called religious trauma. After establishing the need for a guardian class, Socrates now enquires into their education (376c). As we noted last time, guardians must be both upright …

April 18, 2021
Religious “Deconstruction”: A “Terminal”logical Plea

Religious “Deconstruction”: A “Terminal”logical Plea

1. Deconstruction in the Evangelical Church The term “deconstruction” has taken on a life of its own in Evangelical Christian circles. I can remember being both surprised and annoyed when sitting in these churches and hearing pastors rail against postmodern philosophers as if they were prophets of the antichrist. Their animosity surprised me, because I …

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