Truth in terms of fit

It used to be fashionable to talk about truth as something almost wholly contingent upon the experience of the subjective self. “Objective truth” was anathema. Truth was pliable, malleable, and subject to perspective. Just the possibility of being able to “create our own truth” was stimulating! But, for better or for worse, those happy days are gone. What was once fashionable and stimulating has become grotesque, frightening, and all too real. People who have power are creating their own truth. Now, we have “alternative facts” and “fake news.” Consequently, what used to be stylish and smart is now out. The conversation is no longer about how wonderful it is that we are free to create our own truth. So, what now? How shall we think and talk about truth, now?

Time and Meaning

In his recent offering for The New York Times titled "On Modern Time," Espen Hammer examines modern society's perception of time.  Hammer's prognosis is bleak.  Modern society is dissatisfied and the clock is to blame.  So what is the remedy?  Hammer offers one, but it seems wholly unhelpful.  Nonetheless, the subject (i.e. time) is important. That being the case, I would like to share some thoughts that Hammer's treatment of the subject brought to mind.

Atheism: Worldview or Objective Point of View (Revisited)

In this post I would like to explain why I do not believe atheism is the result of an objective point of view.  Also, I would like to explore at least one of the ethical implications that I believe obtain as a result of my understanding of worldviews. Lets begin with a quote from James K.A. Smith.