Author Archives: Neal Locke

Why I Voted for John McCain

Posted on November 4th, 2008 by Neal Locke

I posted my vote via twitter a few hours ago, and I’ve already gotten several inquiries from both sides of the aisle wanting some elaboration.  What exactly did lead me to vote (for the first time ever) for a Republican … Continue reading →

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Joe the Messiah

Posted on October 27th, 2008 by Neal Locke

Warning: I’m thinking out loud here, so if you’re ultra-orthodox or easily offended, this might not be for you. Earlier today in my Patristic Readings in Greek class, we came across an interesting word. I don’t have a good Greek … Continue reading →

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Augustine: Patron Saint of Bloggers?

Posted on October 23rd, 2008 by Neal Locke

I started reading Augustine’s Confessions today, in conjunction with a chapter “about” him (and his theological positions) in my Church History textbook.  I find myself growing more and more perplexed, being pulled in two separate directions. On one hand, when … Continue reading →

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Reading Week

Posted on October 20th, 2008 by Neal Locke

No classes this week — it’s a tradition called “Reading Week” here at Princeton Theological Seminary.  I think at my undergraduate college, we called it “fall break,” but the implication here seems to be, “No break for you! [insert whip … Continue reading →

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Calling all Pastors (and other churchy types)

Posted on October 6th, 2008 by Neal Locke

First of all, I’m not asking you to do my homework for me–just to add some “real world” perspective to it. One of the criticisms of seminary is that much of what we learn is in theoretical isolation, and often … Continue reading →

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Avast, Scallywags: Me New Commentin’ Policy!

Posted on September 30th, 2008 by Neal Locke

I’m not a big fan of anonymity on the internet. Real conversations are best when they happen between real people. It’s too easy to be a jerk when you don’t have to stand by and own your words. On the … Continue reading →

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First Seminary Paper

Posted on September 24th, 2008 by Neal Locke

I have a paper due in my Education and Formation class this Friday — as described in the syllabus, it’s a five page “reflective essay about key elements, components, people, events that have contributed most to [my] education and formation … Continue reading →

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