Archive for June 5th, 2009
While we’re on the subject of Puritans
Posted by: kathrynjudson on: June 5, 2009
The blogger at Virginia Is For Huguenots wishes to address the stereotype of a stern Puritan magistrate wearing a wig. The post contains history on the wearing of wigs by men, and on other fashions that provoked controversy and sometimes dismay amongst the faithful in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Puritan writings online
Posted by: kathrynjudson on: June 5, 2009
While looking for information on Philip Doddridge, whose The Rise and Progress of Religion in the Soul is said to have helped William Wilberforce come to faith, I stumbled across the website Fire and Ice: Puritan and Reformed Writings, which features sermons, poetry, a Puritan Quote of the Week, and more.
Having found out in recent years [...]
“The Mr. Potato Head Constitution”
Posted by: kathrynjudson on: June 5, 2009
Jonathan Witt notes that some people are treating the Constitution like Mr. Potato Head.
hat tip: Wittingshire
Define brave
Posted by: kathrynjudson on: June 5, 2009
Is your concept of bravery inadequate or amoral?
Traveling long distance by bus…
Posted by: kathrynjudson on: June 5, 2009
… is apparently not as easy as it used to be, especially if you are trying to get a teen to his grandparents in another state.
Heads up for Texas residents
Posted by: kathrynjudson on: June 5, 2009
If I understand this right, if your governor doesn’t veto House Bill 4294, activists will have permission (and means) to do end runs around the State Board of Education when it comes to textbook/curriculum content. Newspaper article here. (Via Terri Leo. I asked to be placed on her mailing list back when she was fighting the good fight [...]
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