Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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John Anderson on Reaching Millenials
I am publishing this essay even though it is long because it the first serious discussion of the culture of the Millenials (20-30 Somethings) written by an Orthodox that I have come across. I know that author John Anderson hits some important points. I have been talking to Millenials over the last year and how…
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Fr. Alexander Schmemann on Socialism
Socialism: “Man’s nature is to reject it, because it can only be thrust on people by force. The most fallen possession is closer to God’s design for man than malicious egalitarianism. Possession is what God gave me (which I usually (mis)use selfishly and sinfully), whereas equality is what government and society give me, and they…
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![SVS Poverty Conference Challenges Progressive Economic Ideas [AUDIO]](https://www.aoiusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/svs-logo-150x150.png)
SVS Poverty Conference Challenges Progressive Economic Ideas [AUDIO]
Challenging the Progressive Captivity of Orthodoxy in America The St. Vladimir’s Seminary Conference on Poverty held during the last weekend of May, 2013 may portend a loosening of the Progressive grip on Orthodox thinking about morality and culture in America. Let’s face it: the Orthodox contribution to American cultural discourse has been meager, often swept…
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ACTON – SVS Poverty Conference Sure to Spark Some Fireworks
St. Vladimir’s Conference on Poverty, May 31-June 1, 2013 Get details | Download flyer (pdf) As iron sharpens iron, says the book of Proverbs, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. Remember that advice as the conference on poverty begins on May 31, 2013 at St. Vladimir’s Seminary. The conference is led by…
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![For Most Atheists, Atheism is a Lifestyle Choice [VIDEO]](https://www.aoiusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/frederich-nietzche.png)
For Most Atheists, Atheism is a Lifestyle Choice [VIDEO]
Why Study Atheism with Conor Cunningham Atheists, if they are true to their premises, embrace nihilism.* Conor Cunningham looks at what is involved in the claims of ‘atheism’ and why those claims can be useful to the studies of the theologian. *Nihilism Source: Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy Nihilism is the belief that all values are…
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