Michael W. Austin's Blog, page 13
May 27, 2014
The Myth of the Bible Belt
The South may be the most religious part of the United States if church attendance and a verbal profession of Christian belief are the sole criteria for religiosity. However, if we take a set of criteria from the New Testament, then this may be a myth.
April 14, 2014
The Nature of Faith
If we simply appeal to a definition of faith as belief without evidence, we close ourselves off to exploring the possible evidence on each side of the God question.
April 3, 2014
Intellectual Curiosity
As children, we were naturally curious about almost everything. This may have annoyed our parents and teachers, but it is also an essential part of human development. If we want to grow intellectually, morally, socially, and spiritually, we need to ask questions and seek answers. We need intellectual curiosity.
March 20, 2014
Diving in Soccer: Keep the Outrage!
What's wrong with diving in soccer?
March 14, 2014
A Virtuous Mind: Fair-Mindedness
What does it mean to be intellectually fair-minded? And how can it benefit us to have this trait?
March 4, 2014
Becoming Good
Spiritual practices can play a key role in transforming our character, which is essential for true and deep happiness.
February 25, 2014
We Need Stricter Gun Laws
The right to own a firearm is not absolute. We should impose stricter conditions upon the exercise of that right.
February 3, 2014
A Virtuous Mind: Tenacity
We need intellectual tenacity in all of life.
December 20, 2013
A Virtuous Mind: Carefulness
We have a tendency to be intellectually careless. But the intellectually careful person wants to know the truth, and is diligent in her pursuit of it.
November 25, 2013
A Virtuous Mind: Courage
Sometimes acquiring knowledge requires intellectual courage. We need such courage because knowledge rightly applied plays an important role in our pursuit of happiness.
