The Fear of Faith
An evaluation of how Christianity is portrayed in several popular TV shows
The Trinity in Scripture
An exposition of the Trinity’s biblical foundation; Article I in the Trinity series
A Letter of Exhortation
A letter advising Furman students how to seek welfare and peace in their community
When Curiosity Kills
An examination of the medieval vice curiositas and its modern relevance; Article I in the The Name of the Rose series
To Hear and Understand
A reflection on the film A Silent Voice, in the form of a poetic liturgy or prayer
Stardust and Wonder
A lecture by Praveen Sethupathy, a geneticist at Cornell University, on “wonder” as a common ground between faith and science; Veritas Forum Spring 2023
Religion of Revolution
An analysis of how revolutionary ideology in Dostoevsky’s Devils acts as a “religion”
Maundy Thursday
An explanation of the origin and significance of Maundy Thursday; Article VII in the 2023 Easter Reflections series
Skipping Through the Grass
A reflection on how we should orient our hearts towards God’s faithfulness and mercy during Lent; Article VI in the 2023 Easter Reflections series
Things Could Be Beautiful: Christian Themes and Heathers The Musical
A reflection on how the problems presented in Heathers: The Musical can prompt fundamental Christian questions
Recycling of Religious Space
An examination on the historical use of religious spaces and how it reflects the interplay between religions that has shaped them; Article I in the Religious Spaces series
The Heart Behind Practice
A reflection on the appropriate motivation for fasting during Lent; Article V in the 2023 Easter Reflections series
Easter, Earthed
An Easter poem inspired by kintsugi, a Japanese pottery technique; Article IV in the 2023 Easter Reflections series
Cycles of Life, Cycles of Lent
An Easter meditation on hope and the cycle of the church calendar; Article II in the 2023 Easter Reflections series
Gilead and Sacramental Vision
An examination of the symbolic structure of the world in Schmemann and Gilead
The Asbury Revival: An Old Light Perspective
A reflection on the recent Asbury Revival and its historical context
Worldly Generosity, Christian Charity
A reflection on Christian and worldly perspectives on giving; Article I in the 2023 Easter Reflections series