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The Presbyterian Temperament and Francis Schaeffer’s Search for Absolute Truth

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Awry Stoic

While stating that Presbyterians have a tendency toward a melancholic temperament may be seen as an exaggeration, Mark Twain connected the two as inseparable in Tom Sawyer.[1]  J. I. Packer stated that a melancholic character is a mind that functions … Continue reading →

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A Schaefferian Reading of What Nietzsche Really Said: What Francis Schaeffer Would Say

Posted on January 29, 2023 by Awry Stoic

This essay will analyze Nietzsche comparing his words and actions similar to these words of the authors of this book: “As Nietzsche says, what a philosopher does is ultimately more important than—and indeed the test of—what he says.”[1] Thought affects … Continue reading →

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The Abolition of Superman According to Jordan Peterson Applied Part 2: Leaping into Faith and the Nature of Hope: Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Schaeffer, and Man of Steel

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Awry Stoic

Existentialism Friedrich Nietzsche, Søren Kierkegaard, Francis Schaeffer, and Jordan Peterson use and define the concepts of nihilism and existentialism differently. Nietzsche and Kierkegaard’s writing are confusing and have wildly differing interpretations. As a result, this is essay will mirror that … Continue reading →

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On Edification Drive: Solomon Dissonance

Posted on April 30, 2022 by Awry Stoic

Base image by Void Design Can Man Make God’s Word Sinful? It is sometimes said that there was a saying that young Israelites should not read the Song of Solomon until they are married. Who is this person though? Who … Continue reading →

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Calvin, Schaeffer, Peterson, and Paradoxes as Bridges to Meaning

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Awry Stoic

John Calvin placed great importance on the definition of words, especially those of a spiritual nature. Francis Schaeffer placed great importance on the definition of words, especially those of a spiritual nature. Jordan Peterson places great importance on the definition … Continue reading →

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