In the long history of the English people, there have been few events more dramatic than the murder of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, on the 29th of December …
Not-Your-Grandparents-Marriage
During my freshman year of college, I attended Mars Hill Bible Church in Grandville, Michigan. The pastor, a young charismatic, and very gifted teacher drew a congregation of over 10,000 …
Skepticism, Human Reason, and Peace of Mind
For my first article I will briefly outline some key interesting views advocated in Sextus Empiricus’ Outlines of Skepticism, and then discuss some of the comparative implications. While most of …
Avatar: Fact or Fiction?
Editor’s note: This piece was written in 2010 as a part of an extracurricular activity for UNESP. Fact or fiction International box-office success, “Avatar” is based on a theory long …
And So the Hadith Tells Me So
Working at my desk, one of my students this week walked up to me and asked: “Mr. DeCou, are you busy? I am having problems with some of my research …
My Strange Experience with the Evangelical World
For the protection of those involved, names of organizations, names of people, and dates have been changed. The following story and situations are written here from the personal experiences of …
Islam in Europe: Radical or Rational?
The recent terror attacks in Paris have resulted in an increased focus on Islam in Europe, particularly the conflicting identities of young Muslims in an age where technology has opened …