The Church has had difficulty explaining what is meant by salvation. When Jesus was at the well with the Samaritan woman, He explained that the water He gave would lead none to thirst again. This is the salvation that is for every Christian: those who surrender to Christ and live as He directs them according … Continue reading Salvation
Antichrist in the Thought of Ivan Illich
"Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, who opposes and exalts himself against every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God." 2 Thessalonians … Continue reading Antichrist in the Thought of Ivan Illich
The Fruits of Knowledge
The consequences of technology are plural, with many cascade effects. In this essay, I examine the synergy of technology and humanity. Our use of technology involves the fundamental principle of technological use: their primary human cost and secondary technological gain. Broadly speaking, technology undoes original human capacity and enfolds it into technological power. There is … Continue reading The Fruits of Knowledge