Posts Tagged ‘Thoughtful Discussion’

Cross Talk: The Presidential Townhall Debate

In this column, we’ll discuss important current event topics with two Burnside writers who disagree on the issues. One leans left, the other right. Their faith is what helps them to meet in the middle. Usually. Emily: I’m looking forward to this! So James, I’m assuming by now you’ve caught...

October 25th, 2012 | Columns, Cross Talk, Culture, Democracy, Featured | Read More

Finding Discourse in the Healthcare Ruling

My high school AP government teacher gave me an assignment today. Mr. Lee apparently doesn’t care that I graduated from high school almost ten years ago, but I guess that’s what happens when you friend old teachers on Facebook. Since he was one of my favorites, I decided to humor...

July 18th, 2012 | Democracy, Essays | Read More

Provider of Intelligent Discussion

So…after yesterday’s post I thought maybe I should even things out a bit… A few questions for discussion, pick one (or more) and share: + Will the individual faiths of John McCain and Barack Obama (as known through their writing and what is reported) influence your vote in November?...

July 2nd, 2008 | Blog | Read More