Tag Archives: philosophy

Liberty: Just A National Fluke?

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

In a culture obsessed with drama and celebrity, the recent debate about contraception has produced a new set of heroes and villains. The question is: Who are the heroes (or are there any?) and who are the villians? I’ll venture … Continue reading →

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The Problem With Lassaiz-Faire

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

Entrepreneurialism and innovation in the free market can be great things. They have the potential to increase productivity, manage limited resources, improve standards of living, and perform incredible feats of industry. The concept of free markets is really a perspective … Continue reading →

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Atheists, Christians, America, and Nothingness

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

There’s this breaking story on CNN about atheists taking over a spot in a public park that has traditionally been used by Christians to set up various nativity scenes at Christmas. The arguments for and against the move go something like … Continue reading →

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What The Farm Has Taught

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

Certain elemental truths of the universe manifest themselves in their purest forms at the farm. I suspect this has something to do with the nature of the farm and its place at the root of all civilization. Maybe not, though. … Continue reading →

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On Neo-Morbidism

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

Some (unrefined) thoughts: What a strange culture and a strange time in which we find ourselves. It appears sometimes that I live in a world full of thinkers. There are post-moderns, contemplative theologians, poignant poets, articulate atheists…and so on. I … Continue reading →

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Reading “End The Fed” (intro & Ch. 1)

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

“It’s the economy, stupid.” The economy. It’s everyone’s favorite topic these days (with the occasional mention of such peripheral things as the overseas wars, the royal wedding, Steve Jobs, and oil spills). It’s one of my favorite topics – I … Continue reading →

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BREAKING: The Ozark House Endorses Ron Paul for President

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

Surely you already knew this. If you didn’t, I anticipate a myriad of reactions. Enumerated, they are: 1) Pleasantly surprised – You didn’t know of our liberty-leanings, but did know of Ron Paul’s, and you’re enthused to find even more … Continue reading →

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Foodonomics

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

Some thoughts (sprinkled with theology and home-grown photos). I. Food: The Foundation of All Economics These are the things I will argue: A) Food is the foundation of human society. B) A vibrant economy in any people group comes only … Continue reading →

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The One About How We Read The Bible

Posted on June 18, 2011 by

I love literature. And I don’t mean the latest John Grisham novel. And I don’t mean that crap you see people reading in airports. No offense intended if you read that crap, but it’s not literature – it’s mass-produced sub-par … Continue reading →

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Osama Bin Laden’s Death, Americans’ Exultation, and Retribution: A Christian’s Response

Posted on May 5, 2011 by

Today we feature a “guest post” on our blog. It was written by my brother Adam, and the words are much-needed. The photo which provoked the following comments was one of the myriad cartoons that have been drawn depicting Osama … Continue reading →

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