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It’s Not All About Psychology

It’s Not All About Psychology We were in Phoenix, waiting for the connecting flight to Philadelphia, when we noticed a young couple and their little girl on the seats across the aisle from us. They were a charming sight.  The … Continue reading

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Life Review in Seattle

Life Review in Seattle We were in Seattle for a meeting of the Eric Voegelin Society.  It’s a group within the American Political Science Association, probably the only such group that considers spiritual factors in its efforts to understand history.  … Continue reading

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