Eric Jacobsen draws the distinction between the American version of freedom — escapism — and the Biblical definition — liberation: The problem with escapism as a way to deal with problems … is that it cannot go on forever. This is painfully obvious to anyone who has bought a suburban house on the very edge [...]
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What he sees is a city
by Jon Swerens on September 18, 2007, in Philosophy, Purpose
On occasion, we’ll post a few good quotes from a few good books. Here’s one from a book that I see as foundational to the discussion of the good city: (W)e of all people have a deep history of interest in the city, rooted in our biblical tradition. … When John (the evangelist), exiled on [...]
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