Eric Metaxas's Blog, page 8
May 20, 2014
Hillsdale College 2014 Commencement Speech
Hillsdale Commencement Address. May 10, 2014
The Role of Faith in the Story of Freedom.
Thank you, President Arnn. Good afternoon to you, honored guests and most of all to the Class of 2014, and to all here assembled on this solemn and this happy occasion.
Speaking here at Hillsdale seems to me to be something of a dream, a dream in the first place because I have the honor of speaking at this commencement, and a dream in the second place because Hillsdale exists. Having graduated Yale University...
May 18, 2014
Hillsdale College 2014 Commencement
I was the 2014 Commencement Speaker at Hillsdale College in Michigan. To view the video of my speech, “The Role of Faith in the Story of Freedom,” click here. I end the speech with an extraordinary quote from Abraham Lincoln.
It’s so encouraging to know that Hillsdale exists and is flourishing. For more information on Hillsdale, or to get copies of Imprimis, click here.
Liberty University 2014 Baccaulaureate Address
I had the honor of giving the 2014 Baccalaureate Address at Liberty University. To see the video, click here.
I quoted from Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here” and exhorted the graduates to retweet this lyric to help remember what’s important in life. I exhort you to do the same by clicking here!
May 12, 2014
Skopje, Macedonia
Eric will be addressing members of the Macedonian Parliament on the subject of integrity in political life with examples from the life of William Wilberforce. The date is not yet fixed. It will be the week of May 12th or the week of May 15th.
May 10, 2014
Hillsdale, Michigan
Eric will visit Hillsdale College to present their 2014 Commencement Address. Founded in 1844, Hillsdale has a long-standing history of hosting eminent speakers, including Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher, for this ceremony.
May 9, 2014
Lynchburg, Virginia
Eric will be the 2014 Baccalaureate Speaker at Liberty University on May 9th. At the Vines Center at 6 p.m.
May 8, 2014
New York City
Eric will participate in a public conversation with Arthur Brooks, moderated by Greg Thornbury about the pursuit of happiness. Their discussion will includecandid Catholic and evangelical perspectives on suffering, happiness, hard work, and the conditions that make for true human flourishing.The evening will be hosted by Hashtag Productionsand the American Enterprise Institute atColumbiaUniversity’s Lerner Auditorium, May 8, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.For more information, or to purchase tickets,...
May 7, 2014
New York City
Eric will be hosting a Socrates in the City event with Cal Thomas and Bob Beckel. Details and registration information are at www.socratesinthecity.com.
May 2, 2014
Washington, D.C.
Eric will be a featured guest at the New Canaan Society Washington Weekend onMay 2. Save the date for this event at the Omni Shoreham Hotel.
May 1, 2014
Indianapolis, Indiana
Eric will speak at a Life Centers Banquet in Indianapolis, which lasts from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. For more information, contact Life Centers.
