R. Douglas Geivett's Blog, page 15
February 12, 2012
In Memoriam—John Hick (1922-2012)
John Hick, the eminent scholar in the world of religion, died at the age of 90 on Thursday, February 9, 2012. Many will mourn the loss of this gentle man and incisive thinker. But we will also count ourselves blessed to have known him, and celebrate his work among us for so many decades of [...]
January 26, 2012
Poll: 2012 Oscar Nominations
The 2012 Oscar Nominations for the 84th Academy Awards were announced earlier this week. Here are the nominees for Best Picture, with links to their official websites, are: The Artist The Descendent Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close The Help Hugo Midnight in Paris Moneyball The Tree of Life War Horse Here are two polls: (A) [...]
Live Tweeting Tonight’s Republican Presidential Debate
Doug will be live tweeting tonight’s Republican presidential debate, hosted in Jacksonville, Florida by CNN. People may be indifferent about Doug’s tweeting hobby, but he hopes you aren’t indifferent about the political future of the United States, and that you are attending to the political scene as you are able. A decision to ignore political [...]
Live Tweeting Tonight's Republican Presidential Debate
Doug will be live tweeting tonight's Republican presidential debate, hosted in Jacksonville, Florida by CNN. People may be indifferent about Doug's tweeting hobby, but he hopes you aren't indifferent about the political future of the United States, and that you are attending to the political scene as you are able. A decision to ignore political [...]
January 25, 2012
Gingrich Lesson in Debate Technique: “Repeat Changers”
With so much talk about how great a debater New Gingrich is, why not watch to learn a little about rhetoric and style from the gentleman from Georgia? Today’s lesson comes from a recent Republican presidential debate in which Rick Santorum accused Newt Gingrich of being a little grandiose at times. The key word here [...]
Gingrich Lesson in Debate Technique: "Repeat Changers"
With so much talk about how great a debater New Gingrich is, why not watch to learn a little about rhetoric and style from the gentleman from Georgia? Today's lesson comes from a recent Republican presidential debate in which Rick Santorum accused Newt Gingrich of being a little grandiose at times. The key word here [...]
January 24, 2012
Virtue vs. Moralistic Therapeutic Deism
Mike Austin has a new post today at Being Good.com: Virtue vs. Moralistic Therapeutic Deism. MTD is a challenge to America's teenagers and emerging adults. It is a challenge to parents. And it is a challenge to America's churches. I urge you to read Mike's post! Filed under: Christianity Tagged: American Church, Being Good, Christian [...]
Campaign Management and Government Spending: Romney vs. Gingrich
Now's the perfect time for Newt Gingrich to make a certain eye-opening argument against the prospects of a Mitt Romney presidency. But first, some background. Newt Gingrich launched his campaign on a shoestring and he has kept it going in the same fashion. Yet here he is today, with renewed vitality and front-runner status. Contrast [...]
January 21, 2012
Chuck Norris Endorses Newt Gingrich
I feel like I'm in good company when Chuck Norris endorses Newt Gingrich. Read his list of ten criteria for selecting the best candidate and why Newt is that candidate. Filed under: Politics, Presidential Election Tagged: Chuck Norris, Newt Gingrich, Presidential Election, Republican Nomination, Republican Primary
January 20, 2012
Doug to Debate Louise M. Antony, "Does God Exist?"
Doug will soon debate atheist philosopher Louise M. Antony at the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Los Angeles. Topic: "Does God Exist?" Date: Friday, February 17, 2012 Time: 8:00-10:00 p.m. Location: Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, 4800 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027 Cost: $5.00 for students with student I.D.; $20.00 for the general public Tickets can be [...]
