Computers, Chess and “the Heart”
In an interesting piece in the February 11 New York Review of Books, Gary Kasparov—who reigned over the world of chess for two decades—reflects on his experience of playing against computers. In 1985 he played simultaneous matches against thirty-two computers, beating all of them. Since then, however, computers have become much harder to beat. But […]
The “One True Church(es)”
This past week’s “On Faith” web panel offers a variety of perspectives on the Pope’s recent declaration that the Catholic Church is...
Halloween: Gargoyles and Pumpkins
I have written before about Halloween. I actually like the yearly event. This goes against the grain of some Christian views about the subject...
Predictive Prophecy as Motivation
Often I sing in the shower. And I frequently surprise myself at what I sing, and I try to figure out where...
On Being a “Van Tilian”
I’ve finished reading John Muether’s excellent biography of Cornelius Van Til, published recently by P&R Publishing. I will be reviewing it for...
Evangelical Manners
Recently I tried to get started on a book on “public manners for evangelicals.” I have now decided, after several false starts,...
Warrior Monks?
I just finished a week of co-teaching a course for nine military chaplains. It was an “intensive”–which means all day, every day,...
A Vatican Investigation
The Vatican is investigating communities of nuns in America. Apparently the powers-that-be in Rome are convinced that many women in religious orders have gone...
A Teaching Moment for Mormonism?
Some commentators are saying that it is time for Mitt Romney to give a “Houston speech,” although there are also reports that...
Allan Boesak: Earlier versus Later
South Africa’s Uniting Reformed Church has been debating same-sex issues, and the black theologian Allan Boesak has spoken strongly in favor of...
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