Monthly Archives: September 2012

On Making the Best of Bad Things

Posted on September 12, 2012 by ErgoOne

Elisabeth and Stephen Alderman lost a son in the terror attacks on 9/11. It’s tempting to call it the worst thing imaginable, but (of course) it isn’t. Their son Peter was by all accounts a wonderful, loving, decent human being … Continue reading →

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On Punishing Children for the Sins of their Parents

Posted on September 7, 2012 by ErgoOne

Orson Scott Card is one of the best writers alive today. He’s also a devout (if atypical) Mormon who has a conscience formed by his faith. His religious beliefs and mine differ significantly (I’m an Orthodox Christian), but we both … Continue reading →

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