Posts Tagged ‘passions’
October 5th, 2012 | 
Author: In chapter eight we read of Orual’s reaction to Psyche being taken away and a discussion between her and the Fox about the gods. Orual’s attitude towards the gods is of unremitting hostility, while we see chinks in the armor of the Fox’s philosophy. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Book Reviews, C. S. Lewis, Till We Have Faces | 
Tags: belief, C. S. Lewis, detachment, divine joy, grace, human joy, misfortune, Orual, passions, Psyche, reason, Stoicism, the Fox, the Spirit, Till We Have Faces, trust, Ungit | 
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I once read an article in a traditional conservative magazine that argued that in the long run capitalism was more damaging to Christianity and the family than communism. After Black Friday, I’m inclined to agree. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Religion and Culture, Spirituality |
Tags: Advent, Black Friday, Calvary, capitalism, Christ, Christianity, Christmas, communism, consumerism, family, Galatians, God, Good Friday, Micah, passions, socialism, Thanksgiving |
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America is a consumerist society. It is wonderful to have so many options to choose from and to obtain our favorite foods, beverages, tools, cars, clothes, and entertainment.
But what of our character? The market works not only to meet our needs, but also to fulfill our desires. As a result, we become people who think that the world exists for us. This attitude is disastrous for Christians. We become church consumers, and I am guilty of it too. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Religion and Culture, Spirituality |
Tags: character, Christ, Christians, church, church consumerism, desires, God, God's glory, Mark, passions, service, sin, the curse, the market, the soul |
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