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[April Shell @AprilShell10]

@MrsErikaKirk I do! I am!

[Josh Barzon @JoshuaBarzon]

🧵Hymn History: The Story of “In Christ Alone” by @gettymusic - Its the most beloved modern hymn of the 21st century that sparked a revival of gospel-centered hymnody, proving that deep theology can still capture the hearts of a new generation. Here’s its story🧵👇🏼

[Nancy Pearcey @NancyRPearcey]

You might not think there is a Christian view of mathematics, but there is.

Certainly everyone will agree that 5+7=12. But when you ask how to justify mathematical knowledge, people split into several competing camps.

The ancient Greeks, standing at the dawn of Western history, are famous for having discovered Euclidean geometry. But they did not believe the material world itself exhibited a precise mathematical order, because they regarded matter as independently existing, recalcitrant stuff that would never completely “obey” mathematical rules. So they kept mathematics locked up in an abstract Platonic “heaven.”

By contrast, most of the early modern scientists were Christians; they believed that matter was not preexisting but had come from the hand of God. Thus it had no power to resist His will but would “obey” the rules He had laid down—with mathematical precision. Historian R. G. Collingwood writes, “The possibility of an applied mathematics is an expression, in terms of natural science, of the Christian belief that nature is the creation of an omnipotent God.”

My father was a mathematics professor, and I would remind him of Collingwood’s words. “The very existence of your field,” I would tell him, “is a product of the Christian worldview.”

Today, however, most philosophers no longer even regard mathematics as a body of truths. The dominant philosophy of mathematics treats it as a social construction, like the game of baseball. “Three strikes and you’re out” is an arbitrary rule. It’s not true or false; it’s just the way we choose to play the game. By the same token, mathematical rules are regarded as just the way we play the game.

Even American schoolchildren are now taught this postmodern view of math. A popular middle school curriculum says students should learn that “mathematics is man-made, that it is arbitrary, and good solutions are arrived at by consensus among those who are considered expert.” Man-made? Arbitrary? Clearly, our public schools have waded deeply into the murkywaters of postmodernism.

Moreover, if math is arbitrary, then there are no wrong answers, just different perspectives. In Minnesota, teachers are instructed to be tolerant of “multiple mathematical worldviews.” In New Mexico, I met a young man who had recently graduated from high school, where a mathematics teacher had labeled him a “bigot” for thinking it was important to get the right answer. As long as students worked together in a group and achieved social consensus, the teacher insisted, the outcome was acceptable.

This means that even the simplest, most universal form of knowledge—mathematics—is subject to sometimes radically differing worldview interpretations."

(from Total Truth)

[Robert Bortins @TheRobertBshow]

54% of adults read below a 6th grade level.

Here are the books that your average classical homeschool student reads from 8th to 12th grade.

[April Shell @AprilShell10]

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[Desiring God @desiringGod]

A Christian woman’s strength and dignity come from her deep-rooted hope in God’s promises, enabling her to face the future with confidence and joy.

[Chad Bird @birdchadlouis]

Today, Dr. Rod Rosenbladt left this vale of tears and entered the presence of Jesus, his Savior and Lord. He will be deeply and dearly missed.

Consider this story about Rod. Many years ago, in 2008, when I was alone, depressed, and in a very dark place, an email popped up in my inbox from a man whom I knew only by name: Rod Rosenbladt. He had heard of my struggles from a friend. So he reached out. Just like that. He encouraged me. He relayed a bit of his own story. And, he told me that if I needed “some guy to yell to, cry to, think alongside of, or just about anything else,” that he was there for me.

That. He. Was. There. For. Me.
You don’t forget a man like that.

For the last few years, I have been honored and privileged to work for 1517, the organization that never would have happened were it not for the teaching, impact, and influence of Rod.

I thank Jesus for Rod, who taught the Gospel to countless students, was “Dad Rod” to so many, and has left behind a legacy here that will bear fruit for generations.

Rest in Peace, my friend.

[April Shell @AprilShell10]

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[Clay Stauffer @PreacherClay]

I am continuing to pray for all the Covenant families who are burying loved ones today and this week! Our heart breaks for you! We love you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[☩ Gruffydd ☩ @PaterFamilian]

Hey media. Who were these lovely people? #CovenantChristianSchool #NashvilleCovenantSchool #TransTerrorism

[April Shell @AprilShell10]

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[☩ Gruffydd ☩ @PaterFamilian]

Ya'll ready for this?

[April Shell @AprilShell10]

Reformed Systematic Theology Vols. 1-3 Giveaway #giveaway #win https://t.co/IYvbcj0IeZ

[Todd Shell @ToddShell65]

“My Faith Looks Up to Thee” | Religious Affections Ministries: Conservative Christianity, Worship, Culture, Aesthetics, Classical Education, Homeschooling, Family https://t.co/UeriOHV58h

[Kevin Myatt @KevinMyattWx]

Approximate onset time for snow from @NWSBlacksburg. Some rain/sleet mix may precede snow, especially in slightly warmer lower elevations. It won't take long to snow given cold air aloft, and it will start sticking on roads pretty fast with moderate-heavy snow near 32 degrees.

[Steve Forbert @SteveForbert]

My friend, Danny Counts has passed away due to Covid 19. He will be missed. Danny was a fine bass player, who was in my first touring band promoting Alive On Arrival. He played on both Streets of This Town and Here’s Your Pizza. May he Rest In Peace.

[Zeke Miller @ZekeJMiller]

.@CDCDirector : "Vaccination of teachers is not a prerequisite for safe reopening of schools."

[April Shell @AprilShell10]

@bald_calvinist This is great!

[Hoover Institution @HooverInst]

.@VDHanson discusses how uncertainty and intellectual modesty should shape our response to #COVID-19 on the latest episode of "The Classicist" podcast: https://t.co/Jk5bydNI0y