Philosophy for Theology: Aesthetics and Theology

A year ago, I had the joy of reading Aesthetics in a redwood forest in the hills near Santa Cruz. It was a great way to pass the time as my wife was on a photo walk with a group of fellow photographers. As I was reading, an old concept hit me in a new way....

From positivity to hope

It is a struggle to maintain a positive attitude, this was especially true during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic when personal losses and sadness consumed so many....

Christian Nationalism and the tricky task of Biblical interpretation

I was introduced to Christian nationalism in subtle ways throughout my early years. I never gave a second thought to the overt display of the American flag alongside the Christian flag during Vacation Bible School or the rote recitation of pledges until years later....

Why I stopped saying ‘All Lives Matter’

When the Black Lives Matter movement began back in 2013, I didn’t get it. At the time, the murder of Trayvon Martin and the acquittal of his killer seemed to be a terrible one-off case that was the exception instead of the norm....

Visio Divina in the Classroom

It is not uncommon for professors at Christian colleges and universities to begin class with prayer. I attended public schools through high school. I attended public colleges until I transferred to a private secular art school in New York where I finished my bachelor’s degree and received two master’s degrees....