Appreciating Our Moral and Mental Development
January 12, 2007
This article begs for a Christian outcry. The quote below should prime your pump, but read the entire article. The author, Arnold Kling, is an economist that I appreciate, but he’s missed the mark here.
TCS Daily - Appreciating Our Moral and Mental Development
But perhaps the focus on scientific ideas still misses a key component of economic growth: improvements in the human species. As we get wealthier, we also become enhanced physically, cognitively, and morally, leading to a virtuous cycle of improvements to the standard of living. As the economy improves, human cognitive ability and moral reasoning improves, which helps markets to work better and makes the process of innovation more productive, leading to greater wealth, more mental and moral development, and so on.
Evolution at work? Every year or so, some enlightened sociologist or economist decides that the human race is getting more refined and less barbaric. Tell that to the Marines in Iraq, or to the starving population in parts of Africa! This nonsense sorely needs a Christian response.
Dave, quick to point to the ‘T’ in TULIP.
New look
January 10, 2007
I know, I just can’t keep from fiddling with the look (theme) of the Orlop.
Dave, a.k.a. ‘Admin’ and wishing that he wasn’t such a black and white guy.
Why We Left the Episcopal Church
January 10, 2007
Within the Presbyterian franchise of the Christian church, we keep a weather eye on our Episcopalian friends. Their battles against a post-modern society today will likely be ours tomorrow. Read more
Colossians 2:1-5
January 6, 2007
2:1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those who have not met me face to face. 2:2 My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, 2:3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 2:4 I say this so that no one will deceive you through arguments that sound reasonable. 2:5 For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your morale and the firmness of your faith in Christ. Read more
