It is a sad fact that I often have to think quite purposefully about how God fits into my life. God often seems more than set apart; his grandness can also be read as silence. At first look, God might seem to be appear strangely absent from our social lives, public discourse, and academic interests.[...]
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May 5th, 2009 - 1:50 pm § in opening remarks
A Valedictory
This is my final issue as Editor-in-Chief of Closing Remarks. I have helped put together three such issues—each with an incredibly different flavor—and am very proud of the product we put out. In a similar vein, this issue of Closing Remarks comes to you with a flavor all its own. Phil BurnsR[...]
October 31st, 2008 - 11:59 pm § in opening remarks
Truth
As thinking people, we ought to approach all things with questioning minds. The pursuit of truth is one of the most important responsibilities charged to those of us who are capable and interested in discovering what is true. While Christianity is a rich and rational belief rooted in nearly 2,000 ye[...]
April 22nd, 2008 - 11:59 pm § in opening remarks
Challenging your beliefs
St. Paul writes in his 1st letter to Corinth, “if only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men.” If I am wrong about who Jesus is, I am wrong at the expense of my entire life. If I am right, then I am charged with [...][...]
November 17th, 2007 - 3:52 pm § in opening remarks
FAQ for the editors
How to get started 1) Click here to create an account with closing remarks. 2) Once that’s done, wait. I have to change your user role to Editor. 3) Once in the backend, you can write postings for the blog by clicking “Write” on the top tab. Dropping text into the textbox and a tit[...]