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The Righteous Cry
March 21, 2024 | By Kailyn Liu Cornell ‘23
Some visions of our righteousness, of being strong and confident, don’t seem to line up with the Bible’s characterization of righteousness. This Lenten season, let us be brave and confident, not in our own strength but in that of the Creator and King of the universe.
Facing the Flames
March 20, 2024 | By Cameron Pien Cornell ‘27
It is not easy to live a life of discomfort, and indeed, why would we? Yet, sometimes, it is this discomfort that we need to overcome the fear in our lives with faith.
Scapegoats No Longer
March 19, 2024 | By Stephen McNulty PM ‘25
What does it mean to be a scapegoat, and how can it be the case that making scapegoats is both detrimental and somehow commanded in Mosaic Law? This piece looks at anthropologist René Girard and Hebrew Scriptures for answers.
who we are when we are not afraid
March 18, 2024 | By Mandy Osuji PC ‘26
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The Sanctification of Competition
March 15, 2024 | By David Woods TD ‘26
Righteousness can seem ephemeral; it is a feeling that depends on the social convictions of those around you, and it can often be a challenge to live life in this vein. This season of Lent, let us reflect on where righteousness is actually derived from.
Palliative Care and Lenten Reflections
March 13, 2024 | By Angelin Mathew TD ‘25
Why does it matter what you believe happens after death? Our lives on Earth are the shortest parts of eternal life, but that is not to say that losses are not painful. It is looking through the eyes of God that we think of death and find meaning in the “end” because this is what shapes where we source our strength while we’re alive.
Upcoming Events:
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Weekly Meetings
THURSDAYS 5-7PM, Branford College Trumbull Room
Discuss with us what it means to think Christianly and write for our publication.
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Philosophy of Everyday Life Seminar
THURSDAY SEPT 11TH 6:15-7:45PM, Elm Institute
Join us at the Elm Institute for a private version of the Elm’s popular seminar “The Philosophy of Everyday Life”. Readings will be focused on Friendship. No prior reading required. Food provided.
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Divinity School Private Archival Tour
THURSDAY SEPT 18th, 9AM, Yale Divinity School
We will be looking at the Yale Divinity School’s missionary collection, specifically focusing on letters from international ecumenical movements from America to China. We will be looking at how these relate to our theme of freidnship in a more nuanced way. We will be walking up from cross-campus at 8:30 am, but you can also meet at the YDS gates at 9 am.
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William Blake Private Exhibition Tour
THURSDAY OCT 2ND, TIME TBA
Peter Wicks of the Elm Institute will guide us through the traveling exhibition ‘William Blake: Burning Bright’ at Yale Center for British Art. No previous experience with art or William Blake required.