Tag: Socrates in the City
Weaponizing Winsomeness: Eric Metaxas and John West on Stockholm Syndrome Christianity
Leaders such as Francis Collins, under the cover of his own performative winsomeness, have prioritized being liked and respected by secular elites.
C. S. Lewis on the Unique Gullibility of the Elites, and More: John West in Conversation with Eric Metaxas
A theme in the interview is the dubious role of elites, who stand out for their readiness to surrender their critical faculties when Science Says to do so.
C. S. Lewis on Science Abuse: Join Eric Metaxas and John West for Socrates in the City, Feb. 8 in Seattle
Lewis was a critic of the growing power of scientism, the effort to apply science to areas outside its bounds. His writing on this couldn’t be timelier.
Are Humans Progressing Toward Evolutionary Perfection?
Men are not about to become like gods. “I’m a strong believer in original sin,” quips David Berlinski.
Metaxas, Berlinski: A Match Made in Heaven
The dramatic tension between the two is notable and interesting and unusual for the SITC forum, punctuated by laugh-out-loud moments of humor.