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2014-07-06T12:44:47-04:00

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A Bible for Reading, Not Studying

Last updated on: July 6, 2014 at 12:44 pm By Leah Libresco

I don’t own any copy of the Bible that’s particularly enjoyable to read. I have a massive study edition from my days in Directed Studies, that’s much too heavy to carry anywhere casually. I could use any number of online Bible websites, but it’s hard for me to give the text the kind of focus I’d like when I’m in a context I don’t use for long, focused reading. The place where I’m most likely to encounter scripture in a format... Read more

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2014-07-05T17:02:45-04:00

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Reworking my relationship with John the Baptist

Last updated on: July 5, 2014 at 5:02 pm By Leah Libresco

Since I was on holiday in Ireland, I prorogued picking my next Saint for the month until now, and, this time, I drew a familiar face: John the Baptist. I knew this saint from before my conversion (unlike poor Blessed Scammacca who I’d never heard of before drawing him from Jen’s generator), and he’s already helped me out once. When I was on College Jeopardy, one of the categories in the first round was “New Testament Places” and I deliberately... Read more

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2014-07-05T16:32:44-04:00

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“Piddle Twiddle and Resolve!”

Last updated on: July 5, 2014 at 4:32 pm By Leah Libresco

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2014-07-04T02:40:16-04:00

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Dispatches from Irish Prisons, Pubs, etc

Last updated on: July 4, 2014 at 2:40 am By Leah Libresco

— 1 — My favorite part of my trip to Ireland avec ma mère occurred on our last full day when we visited Kilmainham Gaol, a prison built in the Benthamite style and used to incarcerate (and execute) many of Ireland’s most famous political prisoners. As you can see above, the panopticon design of one of the prison’s wings lets guards observe all of the prisoners as easily as possible. The museum and tour were excellent. I wish I’d gone... Read more

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2014-07-03T04:18:57-04:00

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Bracing for an Intelligence Explosion [Guest Post]

Last updated on: July 3, 2014 at 4:18 am By Leah Libresco

While I’m on vacation in Ireland, I’ve invited Unequally Yoked readers to assemble a wunderkammer of guest posts on books, practices, ideas, etc that particularly delight them. Claire began this series with her post on prayers following communion, K.Chen followed on the virtues of YouTube covers, Ben Conroy talked about how stories enchant us, and today’s post is from James D. Miller, an associate professor of economics at Smith College and the author of Singularity Rising. Mankind is going to become a lot smarter... Read more

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2014-07-02T05:32:41-04:00

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Interview with Atheist Ireland, Talk at The Irish Catholic tonight

Last updated on: July 2, 2014 at 5:32 am By Leah Libresco

Tonight, I’ll be out in Donnybrook to give a talk, hosted by The Irish Catholic on “Having Better Fights about Religion.” If you don’t have time to make it to Dublin, it looks like the talk is going to be livestreamed through iCatholic (7pm in Dublin), and I’ll post a link to the video (presuming it exists) after the fact. Earlier this week, I also sat down with Michael Nugent of Atheist Ireland for a casual chat (which turned out to run... Read more

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2014-07-01T07:14:58-04:00

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“Careful the Tale You Tell, That is the Spell” [Guest Post]

Last updated on: July 1, 2014 at 7:14 am By Leah Libresco

While I’m on vacation in Ireland, I’ve invited Unequally Yoked readers to assemble a wunderkammer of guest posts on books, practices, ideas, etc that particularly delight them. Claire began this series with her post on prayers following communion, K.Chen followed on the virtues of YouTube covers, and the next entry is from Ben Conroy, a columnist at The Irish Catholic and an aspiring fantasy author. Anyone observing the human race for any length of time would very quickly conclude that most people are... Read more

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2014-07-01T06:59:45-04:00

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Play it Again, YouTube! [Guest Post]

Last updated on: July 1, 2014 at 6:59 am By Leah Libresco

While I’m on vacation in Ireland, I’ve invited Unequally Yoked readers to assemble a wunderkammer of guest posts on books, practices, ideas, etc that particularly delight them. Claire began this series with her post on prayers following communion, and the next entry is from K. Chen, who usually blogs at See Infra. I’d like to open by thanking Leah for this opportunity to embarrass myself in front of a large audience made of strangers and the occasional debate opponent.... Read more

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2014-06-29T04:16:11-04:00

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Prayer Prompted by Communion [Guest Post]

Last updated on: June 29, 2014 at 4:16 am By Leah Libresco

While I’m on vacation in Ireland, I’ve invited Unequally Yoked readers to assemble a wunderkammer of guest posts on books, practices, ideas, etc that particularly delight them. The first entry is from Claire, who usually blogs at Laughing Joyously. Prostrate I adore Thee, Deity unseen, Who Thy glory hidest ‘neath these shadows mean; Lo, to Thee surrendered, my whole heart is bowed, Tranced as it beholds Thee, shrined within the cloud. From St. Thomas Aquinas’ Eucharistic hymn Adoro te devote... Read more

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2014-06-28T04:26:04-04:00

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Staging Better Fights (in Ireland!)

Last updated on: June 28, 2014 at 4:26 am By Leah Libresco

This Wednesday, I’ll be giving a talk under the aegis of The Irish Catholic on techniques for having better fights about religion. (Appropriately enough, the venue is in the ‘Donnybrook’ neighborhood of Dublin). Here’s the event link and the full details (Wednesday, July 2 at 7pm in St Mary’s, Bloomfield Ave, Donnybrook, Dublin 4. To book a place contact Geraldine on 01-6874095 or email [email protected]). If you’d like me to speak in your neck of the woods, you can always contact... Read more

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