Culture

Hugh Hewitt provides an outstanding commentary on the unreasonable reply from NYT Executive Editor Bill Keller regarding the NYT recent publishing of classified information provided by government officials speaking "on the condition of anonymity." Keller lacks a coherent argument, and purports numerous distortions, as Hewitt uncovers. … [Read more...] about NYT Editor (weakly) replies to critiques re: leaked secrets

Danielle Crittenden's book What Our Mothers Didn't Tell Us vividly captures some of the disadvantages women experience in the current male/female milieu prevalent in our culture (in general) and on college campuses (in particular). The book is not explicitly Christian by any means, yet her conclusions are very similar to mine. In short, if women in the 1950s saw themselves primarily through the lens of their uniquely feminine callings (wives, mothers, etc.) and insufficiently as adults with non-gender-specific intelligence, skills, and aspirations, the modern woman tends to view her worth in … [Read more...] about What Our Mothers Didn’t Tell Us

As many others are noting, it seems concerning that the New York Times (in particular) takes such liberty to report on classified activities. They seem to justify it by the degree of public interest they thus garner. Nevertheless, national security and success in the prevention of future terrorists attacks are of greater, long-term, public interest. The degree to which national security is jeopardized by this reporting is perhaps difficult to estimate, but it is surely deemed to be real by those in the know (otherwise the material would not be classified). Hugh Hewitt has a good post, … [Read more...] about MSM and national security

Stand to Reason has a helpful review of the Heritage Foundation's event. They also provide a link to a liveblog of the event. For another Christian voice on "24," see Mark Driscoll's post on whether Jack Bauer is a type of Christ. The post drew mixed reaction from the blogosphere. … [Read more...] about More on “24” and its significance

It is clear that "24" is one of the most popular TV shows. It draws fans from across the political spectrum (conservative, liberals, Hollywood folk, you name it). So it is all the more interesting that the Heritage Foundation should chose to host an event entitled: "24" and America’s Image in Fighting Terrorism: Fact, Fiction, or Does it Matter? HT: Justin Taylor … [Read more...] about The Heritage Forum and “24”

Al Mohler has an outstanding post on a new phenomenon in our culture: the increasing use of violent, antisocial male characters in prime time television. Apparently, “competition from the Internet, video games, and a vast array of cable channels has caught the attention of television producers.” Their answer: developing shows that can capture the attention of young male viewers. Mohler shows that these TV producers are promoting a certain type of masculinity by their programming: One who uses his God-given energy, strength and drive, in a manner divorced from moral absolutes. What we’re … [Read more...] about A New Degradation of Masculinity