The word 'tolerance' once meant we all have the right to argue rationally for our deepest convictions in the public arena. Now it means those convictions are not even subject to rational debate.

Urban areas tend to attract members of the 'knowledge class' - people who work with ideas, data, information

The more we learn about life, the less plausible is any evolutionary theory that relies on blind, undirected, piece-by-piece change.

As with every aspect of our sanctification, the renewal of the mind may be painful and difficult. It requires hard work and discipline, inspired by a sacrificial love for Christ and a burning desire to build up His body, the Church. Developing a Christian worldview means submitting our entire self to God, in an act of devotion and service to Him.

But things that are intrinsically good can also become idols-if we allow them to take over any of God's functions in our lives.

Redemption is as comprehensive as Creation and Fall. God does not save our souls while leaving our minds to function on their own. He redeems the whole person. Conversion is meant to give new direction to our thoughts, emotions, wills and habits.

All of science is largely formalized common sense.