Getting Past Bread: A Holy Week Reflection — The Bossuet Project
I have an Iranian office mate. My contact with the Iranians has been educational in my understanding of the Scriptures. One thing he’s really big on is bread. One time we went to a bakery where he brought a loaf of sourdough bread, which he consumed in its entirety–in one sitting. I bring bread from […] …
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The “Acceptable Religion” Concept Makes a Comeback
Historical amnesia is a common American malady. One of those aspects of American life that is oft forgotten is that of the "acceptable religion," the idea that certain religions are more socially acceptable (and thus more amenable to their adherents moving up) than others. In the past, this was mostly an intramural contest within Christianity …
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Settling for Lehigh Isn’t the Worst Thing That Could Happen
In Caitlin Flanagan's interesting piece on the college admissions scandal, she makes this statement that jumped out at me: I just about got an ulcer sitting in that office listening to rich people complaining bitterly about an “unfair” or a “rigged” system. Sometimes they would say things so outlandish that I would just stare at …
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