January 2018

War and Peace in Christian Tradition
What are some wise insights and necessary points of reflection that we, Christian or not, should take heed of when confronted with violence, war and the question of justice?
Erik Johnson | MIT et Spiritus | Fall 2016
Redeeming Rest
With a more robust view of time, we can rest as well as work because both add qualitative value to our lives.
Elizabeth Schmucker | Cornell Claritas | Spring 2016August 2017

Postmodernism and the Paradox of Tolerance
Postmodernism conflates truth and personhood, and in doing so confines the person to a state of perpetual insecurity and vulnerability. It is this fear of violence that prevents modern persons from recognizing the inherent dignity of their peers.
Joshua Tseng-Tham | The Dartmouth Apologia | Spring 2017
The Problem of Christ as a Gift
Late 20th century philosopher Jacques Derrida calls into question the very possibility of gift-giving. The aporia of the gift, its dissipation upon coming into presence, presents a problem not only for philosophy, but also for Christianity.
Dan Ju | The Hopkins Dialectic | Spring 2017October 2016
June 2016

Finding Meaning in a Mysterious World: A Guide to Following the Religious Sense
Our religious sense, so defined earlier as our valences towards mystery, narrative and transformation, plays a critical role in our quest to find meaning in life.
Alex Wyvill | The Vanderbilt Synesis | Spring 2016
Approaching a Christocentric View of Wealth
To the casual onlooker skeptical of the Catholic Church’s wealth, the concern is not how beautiful their churches are, but the cost at which they were built.
Joshua Tseng-Tham | The Dartmouth Apologia | Fall 2015May 2016
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October 2014

Does Divine Mercy Contradict Divine Justice?
If justice is giving what is due and mercy is overlooking what is due then it appears that justice and mercy really are contradictory.
Danielle D'Souza | The Dartmouth Apologia | Spring 2014
The Art of Reconciliation
When faced with the daunting task of comforting a friend who was contemplating suicide, I felt utterly helpless in trying to prevent her actions, while she felt utterly hopeless in trying to control her emotions.
Jess Tong | The Dartmouth Apologia | Spring 2014September 2014
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January 2013

A Review of John Lennox’s Seven Days that Divide the World
If we fail to address the seeming inconsistencies between science and the Bible, we risk reinforcing the widespread belief that science deals with reality while the Bible deals with fantasy.
Bryan Padilla | The Harvard Ichthus | Volume 8, Number 1, Spring 2012
Whom Are We Friends with and Why?
As the ancient philosophers recognized the ease with which we can settle for less from our relationships, the current cultural context challenges us, diverts us from what it means to have a true friend and be one.
Hannah Jung | The Dartmouth Apologia | Fall 2012, Volume 7, Issue 1