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The Freedom of Being Tied Down
- Culture, Featured, Philosophy, Religion
- June 5, 2026






“June is bustin’ out all over,” the old Rodgers and Hammerstein song tells us, and escorting its arrival are dozens of weddings, for, as another old show tune explains, “Oh, they say when you marry in June / You’re a bride all your life. And the bridegroom who marries in June / Gets a sweetheart
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What in the world is going on with “Euphoria”? In an earlier article, I expressed my surprise that the rather indecent HBO show “Euphoria” portrayed Christian faith in a positive light numerous times in its Season 3 premiere. Now, in episode six, which is titled “Stand Still and See,” a quote from Exodus 14:13, we find protagonist
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These days, it’s not uncommon to hear of adult children cutting off their parents or of employees doing “quiet quitting” to spite their bosses. Such moves are often coupled with the quote “respect is earned, not given.” The prevailing notion is that no one is inherently entitled to respect; instead, it should be withheld until
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Science and God are often set in opposition to one another. But this is a false dilemma. Not only did many prominent early scientists (such as Albert the Great, Sir Isaac Newton, and Robert Boyle) believe in God, but scientific discoveries themselves increasingly point to the existence of a Creator who transcends the physical universe.
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While at home over Christmas break this past December, I attended a volunteer opportunity as a chaperone for my church youth group. We worked a shift at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), a ministry that ships hand-packed meals to distribution partners worldwide. A mix of upbeat pop tunes and Christian hits blared as we washed
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Are we “so back” as some online Christians proclaim? Such a triumphalist spirit in any camp of Christianity should be avoided, especially when the next large-scale poll of Christian attrition will likely pour cold water on the idea. Yet despite all the sobering realities of a modern, pluralistic, and post-Christendom world, there are often small shoots of hope
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