Tag Archives: 9/11

On The Importance of Having a Permit, Or Truth-Telling and Our Response to Charlottesville

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Brenton Dickieson

I am a university teacher, and my classroom is a space for many views. It is not quite a “safe space” for any idea. As a participant in the discussion, you would be responsible for slander or plagiarism. You could … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged 9/11, academic, America, antisemitism, Barack Obama, bigotry, Charlottesville, Clash of Civilizations, David Duke, Donald Trump, Ernst Zündel, George Bush, holocaust, Islamism, ku klux klan, Nazism, neo-nazism, racism, riot, Ronald Reagan, Teaching, terrorism, Trump, white supremacy | 22 Comments

Why I am Not Anti-Muslim

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Brenton Dickieson

This is the phrase I put on the board for my students last week. They were not overly fond of my logic. But I had built us up to the moment. I noted a number of terrorist attacks from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged 9/11, apologetics, culture war, Election 2016, Islam, Islamism, popular culture, prejudice, religion, social media, terrorism, Theology of Culture | 57 Comments

C.S. Lewis on the Paris Attacks

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Brenton Dickieson

Many of us were struck by the events in the legendary city of Paris on Friday night. As Parisians settled into cafes, filed into theatre seats, and gathered by the tens of thousands at the soccer stadium, seven young men … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged 9/11, C.S. Lewis, culture war, evil, ISIS, Islam, Islamism, Paris, Paris Attacks, Political Theology, Politics, The Screwtape Letters, Theology of Culture | 21 Comments

9/11 Memorial: Charles Williams on War

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Brenton Dickieson

Originally posted on The Oddest Inkling:
I decided to post something short today in remembrance of 9/11. The previously announced post on CW’s writing style will appear tomorrow. Charles Williams was deeply affected by war and public tragedy. He was…

Posted in Reflections | Tagged 9/11, Charles Williams, Cold War, Sorina Higgins, Theology of Culture, war, WWI | 6 Comments

11/22/63

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Brenton Dickieson

This is a reblog from the same day last year, on the 50th anniversary of C.S. Lewis’ death. Canadians just aren’t as good as Americans when it comes to iconic days. Let’s be honest: Canada Day isn’t nearly as interesting … Continue reading →