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The Constructive Curmudgeon

This is a forum for reflection on culture, ethics, philosophy, and theology. The views posted by me here are my own, and do not represent any institution with which I may be affiliated. The posts made by others do not necessarily represent my views. Being a curmudgeon has nothing to do with rudeness or incivility, but means the willingness to sniff out the truth and expose lies and spin as best one can in humility--at least that is the goal.

Happy New Year, InfidelsJanuary 7

This is how some Muslim are encouraging other Muslims to pray against America. This material is from a credible source: Jihad Watch, which features Robert Spencer, author of many fine books on Islam.

Once again: America, Wake up!

Debate at Atheism and ReligionJanuary 5

Christopher Hitchens (atheist) will be debating Dinesh D'Souza (Christian) at Mackie Auditorium at CU Boulder on January 26 at 7:00 PM. For more info go to St. Thomas Aquinas Center at CU Boulder.

Coming up for air., etc.January 4

The Porpoise-Driven Life. (Thanks to Sarah Geis for this one.)

Obama: The Content of their Character and KnowledgeJanuary 4

President-elect, Barack Obama has proposed a multi-million dollar, white, male, Christian, philosopher bail out plan. After consulting with a team of academic advisers, Obama realized that there are thousands of competent, earnest, and eager white, male, Christian philosophers either on the job market, barely surviving as "gypsy scholars" (teaching as adjuncts at multiple schools with no benefits and little pay), or about to get their doctorates and send out hundreds of resumes with only marginal chances of landing a tenure-track position at a college, university, or community college. Given the present affirmative action culture, Obama realizef that their chances of long-term gainful employment are not good, and that this can inhibit the influx of these competent scholars into academic culture.

"I came into office offering change you can believe in," Obama read from his telepromptor, which has now been directly wired into his brain in order to avoid stuttering. "It is simply wrong that these well-educated and well-intentioned intellectuals face an uphill and perhaps pointless battle simply because of the color or their skin, their religion, or their gender. Let them be judged by the content of their character and by their knowledge, not by the accidents of pigment, plumbing, and piety. Therefore, my first act in office will be an executive order to banish all affirmative action policies in education that discrimi

The Soul in Cyberspace is DownloadableJanuary 2

Ironically, you can download my 1997 book, The Soul in Cyberspace, for $10.99. The book was the first Christian critique to contemplate the down and darker side of computer-mediated communication. But a physical version of the book is still available from Wipf and Stock Publishers.

At least six people have read this book.