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In Carl Trueman’s book, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, he interacts heavily with the philosopher Charles Taylor’s concept of mimesis and poiesis. Poiesis comes from the Greek word for “creation” and has to do with the emergence or formation of something that did not previously exist. Mimesis, on the other hand, comes from the Greek word for “imitation” and has to … Continue reading A Tale of Two Worlds
In 1931, Helen Taft, the widow of the late president, William Howard Taft, unveiled a 13 ft. tall statue on the edge of the Potomac River in Washington DC. It was a monument to honor those who had died in the tragic sinking of the Titanic. More specifically, the monument was intended to honor the men who … Continue reading Chivalry ≠ Chauvinism
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. Listen to the sermon audio: Man and Woman in Christ (Gen 2-3) *Originally preached August 15th, 2021* Summary: We live in an "anti culture" where we are defined by what we reject, not what we are for. Thus, our wider culture … Continue reading Man and Woman in Christ (Gen 2-3)
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. Listen to the sermon audio: Creation and Gender (Gen 1:27) *Originally preached August 8th, 2021* Summary: - Your body is a gift given by God and is part and parcel of your identity as an image bearer; everything created by … Continue reading Creation and Gender (Gen 1:27)
One doesn't need to be an expert in cultural analysis to recognize that there is a growing hostility towards any notion of traditional gender roles in society. The recent centralization on stories of abuse and oppression have made all of us highly sensitized to stories of individuals (and groups) with power who have used their … Continue reading Gender Roles Aren’t Just True, but Good
We have all been deeply influenced by the medium of the internet. Whether or not you are a denizen of the world wide web, the digital ecosystem has affected the vast majority of people in our wider culture. So, even if you don't use social media, don't have a smartphone, and don't read the news … Continue reading How to Be Less Stupid About Difficult Things
Marc Sims 