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The atheist "Reason Rally" that will take place in Washington on Saturday, March 24 symbolizes the growing strength of atheism in American... Read more
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Jesus isn’t up for re-election this year. He’s an uncontested incumbent of sorts.
But that hasn’t stopped presidential candidates from claiming... Read more
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Richard Dawkins, the world's most famous atheist, is at it again. This time, Oxford University's professional unbeliever is out to spread holiday cheer... Read more
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My favorite Christmas movie is, unquestionably, Frank Capra’s 1946 feel-good flick "It’s a Wonderful Life." Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed play... Read more
This column was originally published in the CNN Belief Blog.
I first met Christopher Hitchens at the Edinburgh International Festival. We were both there for the same event, and foremost in... Read more
This column was originally published in USA TODAY.
How often do self-righteous football commentators have occasion to lament the behavior of modern players: Chad Johnson's reality show and "Ocho-Cinco" publicity stunt;... Read more
The outrage expressed by many Americans in response to the sexual abuse scandal at Pennsylvania State University is reason for optimism. These days, it seems that Americans are outraged by... Read more
On Saturday afternoon you probably missed the college football game between Syracuse and Toledo. This was something less—much less—than a marquee matchup, but what transpired on the field deserves your... Read more
Before Larry Taunton was the Executive Director of Fixed Point, he was the Dean of Students at a prestigious preparatory school in town. In the wake of 9/11, he published... Read more
Since we are close upon fireworks and Independence Day celebrations, this is a good time to ask the question: Is America now—or has it ever been—a Christian nation? It is... Read more
My son, Christopher, is reading Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment. Ah, I do love Dostoevsky, especially this, his tour de force. In this book, he explores the concept of... Read more
February's Journal featured an article about an initiative we called LookUp316.com. We reported to you that it was our plan to air a commercial during the Super Bowl... Read more
Perhaps the most contentious issue of our day is the question of human origins. Are we merely the product of "random chance and necessity" or is there a ... Read more
If you had thirty seconds to speak to millions of people, what would you say? Would you sell a product, offer social or political commentary, or would you want to... Read more
October 19, 2010. The theater marquee read "God or No God? A Debate - Christopher Hitchens vs. Larry Taunton." It was reminiscent of similar advertisements for heavyweight fights. This had... Read more As many of you will know, I recently debated Christopher Hitchens in Billings, Montana. I have been slow to blog about it for two reasons. First, it is a more... Read more
On September 7, 2010, Fixed Point Foundation sponsored its eighth major debate and our third in Birmingham, Alabama. The participants on this occasion were Dr. David Berlinski and Christopher Hitchens. ... Read more A few days ago, Fixed Point Foundation sponsored its eighth major debate, our third in Birmingham, Alabama. The participants on this occasion were Dr. David Berlinski and Christopher Hitchens. The... Read more
Now that it's summer, I get out and exercise with increased regularity. Nothing remarkable, just enough cycling and jogging to drop my "winter weight" and get back into shape.
Read more A few weeks ago, journalist, cultural commentator, and atheist provocateur Christopher Hitchens issued a statement announcing the personally devastating news that he has esophageal cancer.
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Richard Dawkins, the world's most infamous atheist, is once again making headlines.
Read more A few years back, I wrote an article (below) about an intriguing conversation I had with an Oxford physicist. The conversation came to mind again recently with the opening of... Read more
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These days, the resources produced by Fixed Point Foundation are literally being used all over the world...
Read more No doubt many of you are aware of the SeaWorld tragedy last month where, during a live performance, a killer whale jumped out of the water and pulled a female... Read more My final entry on the subject of Christian giving and fundraising...
Over the past few weeks we have considered the contentious issue of Christian giving and fundraising. That it is so... Read more My fourth entry on the subject of Christian giving and fundraising...
Committed to Scripture?
As Evangelicals we are proud of our commitment to Scripture.
Read more My third entry on the subject of Christian giving and fundraising...
In my previous blog we considered the first of two practices that seem to dominate organizational thinking when it comes... Read more My second entry on the subject of Christian giving and fundraising...
The Polarity of Fundraising Practices:
The problem of fundraising is not unique to Christian ministries. Every non-profit, Christian or otherwise, is... Read more This time of year, there is a lot of talk about money. If your incoming mail looks anything like mine, then you get a lot of pleas for financial support. ... Read more
A Failure to Communicate: Technology and the Destruction of Language: For the newsletter formatted version of this article, click here.
It is interesting to observe how technology is changing... Read more
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How many of you are... Read more
In November, Samford University President Thomas Corts announced that SU would host a lecture on Intelligent Design February 27, 2006. The event is sponsored and organized by Fixed... Read more
On the morning of August 24th, it was my privilege to speak at Cathedral Church of the Advent. It was a pleasure to hear the Dean of the... Read more
One of my favorite authors is the late sage and intellectual Malcolm Muggeridge. Born at the dawn of the twentieth century, Muggeridge was, at various stages of his... Read more
It is a great pleasure for me to be with you today to recognize fine young men in their outstanding achievement. Making the rank of Eagle Scout is... Read more
Traffic and the weather were terrible. Worse, I was in a hurry. Pulling my car into the service bay at a local dealership, I gave the keys to... Read more
The plane was, as usual, crowded. An early morning direct flight to Chicago, people stood single file waiting to take their seats. Putting my bag in the overhead... Read more A Bronze Medal. In synchronized swimming, ping-pong, or trampolining such honors would have been acceptable. But this was not some obscure sport invented on a foreign continent; it... Read more
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