Originally published as an editorial in the Orlando Sentinel on January 28, 2010. I had to look up the word ersatz. The term appears often in newspaper editorials, academic works and other erudite publications. Ersatz, according to my iPhone dictionary app, means an inferior substitute. In the aftermath of the Haitian earthquake, many are seeking … Read more
Trust in Appropriate Theology
Neuhaus’ Influence Felt Far and Wide
Richard John Neuhaus (1936-2009) was a Canadian become American, Lutheran pastor become Catholic priest, political liberal become conservative, and all around intellectual. His life journey made for an interesting mix of convictions and perspectives that, frankly, speak the language of so many post-moderns being dubbed the O-generation (hint: O for Obama). Neuhaus engaged evangelical Protestants … Read more
