by Leroy Seat | Apr 24, 2020 | Opinion
Even though it dates back to 1452, until fairly recently I had never heard of the Doctrine of Discovery – and perhaps most Americans are largely unaware of that deplorable doctrine. Please think with me now about what the Doctrine of Discovery is and why it is so...
by Leroy Seat | Mar 17, 2020 | Opinion
Christianism isn’t exactly a household word, but it expresses an important and troubling aspect of U.S. religious and political life. Let’s look at what it is and why it’s objectionable. What is Christianism? The contemporary use of the word Christianism /...
by Leroy Seat | Feb 28, 2020 | Opinion
One of the most influential theological books published in 1965 was Harvey Cox’s “The Secular City.” Through the years, I have thought much about that immensely popular book, which sold over 1 million copies. Cox’s first chapter is “Biblical Sources of...
by Leroy Seat | Jan 24, 2020 | Opinion
John Ruskin was a highly influential British writer, art critic, and social thinker in the last half of the 19th century. His most important literary work highlighted what has been called “the scandal of grace.” When I read the Summer 2019 issue of Plough Quarterly, I...
by Leroy Seat | Jan 7, 2020 | Opinion
How can we subvert the “culture of contempt” so evident in the U.S. presidential impeachment hearings that took place before the holidays? The message of Advent (and Christmas) that we just celebrated is hope, peace, love and joy. How we need this message in the U.S....
