Tag Archives: william james

Hope

Posted on December 25, 2014 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, of all the things Christians are called to do, hope is one of the hardest but the most rewarding. Some of us live in the past, where all our failures and misfortunes drag us … Continue reading →

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Civilization Works Best When…

Posted on May 30, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that I refer to William James theory of pragmatism often but have not really explained it. The theory of pragmatism is what I call the quintessential American philosophy. Not because William James was an … Continue reading →

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On Freedom of Religion vs. Separation of Church and State.

Posted on December 31, 2012 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the fully sophist term, “separation of church and State,” is diametrically opposed to the concept of freedom of religion. The first, separation, demands the State focus on eradicating religion from the public square, and … Continue reading →

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