Ty Fischer

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St. Wendell

Posted by Ty Fischer on May 14, 2012 9:22:26 AM

Here is a little poetry on Monday morning from Mr. Berry.

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Interview with Gene Veith

Posted by Ty Fischer on May 12, 2012 8:31:06 AM

Here is an interview with Gene Veith concerning classical Christian education and particularly the education being offered at Patrick Henry College. Parents should strongly consider PHC for the ... Read More

St. Wendell

Posted by Ty Fischer on May 7, 2012 7:58:12 AM

Here is a bit of poetry from Berry on patriotism. It is exactly what true patriots should be doing in our day--holding our leaders accountable:

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St. Wendell

Posted by Ty Fischer on May 5, 2012 10:06:21 PM

Here is a response worth reading on the earlier angry responses from First Things. This says some of what I am going to say but not all.

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St. Wendell (more Jefferson Lecture criticism)

Posted by Ty Fischer on May 5, 2012 10:31:45 AM

Here is a harsher critique of Berry by First Things' blog. The critique is biting, but does not seem tethered to deep understanding. More on this later:

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St. Wendell

Posted by Ty Fischer on May 5, 2012 10:27:42 AM

Here is some thoughtful criticism on Berry's Jefferson Lecture. I think that there was some misreading of the lecture on the left thinking that Berry was proposing government as the answer. ... Read More

Senior Thesis

Posted by Ty Fischer on May 5, 2012 9:23:33 AM

Wherever you are come to Senior Thesis at Westminster Presbyterian Church this Monday and Tuesday!!! (Seniors, you are almost done.)

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Classical Christian Education

Posted by Ty Fischer on May 5, 2012 9:07:34 AM

Here is a really good article by Bradley Green on the importance of receiving a classical Christian education. This is the time of year when this sort of article makes most sense to me--senior ... Read More

Great Article by George Will

Posted by Ty Fischer on May 3, 2012 2:57:15 PM

Read George Will's article today in the paper (link below). It is on the life of his son Jon who has Down Syndrome. Will is a moral unbeliever (last I heard he was a sort of an agnostic--a Cicero ... Read More

Classical v. Modern Education

Posted by Ty Fischer on Apr 28, 2012 7:50:19 AM

The classical Christian education offered at schools like Veritas Academy is different than the modern education offered at so many other (public, private, and Christian schools). Sometimes these ... Read More