Category: Essays

English Missions—Converting the Anglo-Saxons

December 13, 2023

            England became a central Christian sponsor. The London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689) was written in England. They also led the abolitionist movement during the 1800s and sent out many missionaries throughout the ages. However, England wasn’t always Christian. It embraced paganism during the barbarian Middle Ages. The church’s unrelenting work resulted in successful … More English Missions—Converting the Anglo-Saxons

Carolingian Renaissance

December 13, 2023

            The Carolingian Renaissance lasted through the reign of Emperor Charlemagne and his son, King Louis the Pious. It was a cultural movement among the Franks to elevate them into a civilized culture. Their barbarian heritage haunted them, and the Carolingian Renaissance was a self-conscious cultural ploy. It attempted to Romanize the Franks and preserve … More Carolingian Renaissance

Jesus’ Division with the Pharisees—Mark, Pt. 2

December 12, 2023

The Gospel of Mark is a fascinating book. Of the four Gospels in the Bible, it’s the shortest, delving into Jesus’ ministry immediately. In some ways, Mark is stylistically the opposite of John in that Mark is short, concise, and directly to the point. In contrast, the author of John elaborates on theologically rich substance … More Jesus’ Division with the Pharisees—Mark, Pt. 2

The Dirty Little Secret Colleges Won’t Tell You

December 11, 2023

Many people worry about the rising costs of obtaining a college degree, a problem that’s largely aided by the student loan industry. The worries are real. When foreign labor enters the picture, the problem gets worse. Americans who spent $100,000 on a degree can compete with cheaper foreign labor. Often, the foreign competition has degrees … More The Dirty Little Secret Colleges Won’t Tell You

The Necessary Carolingian Dynasty Backstabbing

December 5, 2023

The Franks were arguably the most important barbarian group. King Charlemagne converted the Saxons by military force against the church’s will and also conquered many of the other barbarian tribes. However, religion was the biggest difference between them and their barbarian neighbors. Those who weren’t infidels were Arians, but the Franks were Catholic Christians. The … More The Necessary Carolingian Dynasty Backstabbing

Rome’s Western Contributions and America’s Dying Liberty

November 29, 2023

Few nations throughout history invoke so many varying emotions as Rome. Its influence on Western civilization is arguably unmatched. The nation contributed militarily, literately, architecturally, and philosophically, but its greatest contribution may have been its tale of liberty.   Roman literature and poetry are remembered today. In many ways, they borrowed and built on the … More Rome’s Western Contributions and America’s Dying Liberty

Saint Augustine’s Impact on the Christian Church

November 28, 2023

Few theologians live up to the legendary status of St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD). His theological treatises are vast and extensive. In fact, St. Isidore of Seville said if anyone claimed to have read all of St. Augustine’s writings, they were lying because he wrote so much. However, some say St. Isidore’s comment is … More Saint Augustine’s Impact on the Christian Church

Horace and Ethical Causation

November 27, 2023

Horace was a renowned Roman poet who lived under Emperor Augustus’ reign. As a close associate to Maecenas, Emperor Augustus’ right-hand man, Horace was a well-informed witness of Rome’s transition into imperialism. The man was politically connected. However, he lived in an age of stringent regulations against pro-republic literature and avoided political poems for the … More Horace and Ethical Causation