In the 60s, my father wrote a small but enormously influential book called The Principles of War. In it, he applied the principles of physical warfare to what he called strategic evangelism. This idea of warfare is necessary in order to understand a central part of what is happening here, and by this I mean the concept of the decisive point. A decisive point is one which is simultaneously strategic and feasible. Strategic means that it would be a significant loss to the enemy if taken. Feasible means that it is possible to take. New York City is strategic but not feasible. Bovill is feasible but not strategic. But small towns with major universities (Moscow and Pullman, say) are both.
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Deceitful Theology Part 4
The Kirk Is a Front that Covers for His Political Agenda
Torn between two Dougs. Continue reading
Moscow-Pullman Daily News op-ed: “New Saint Andrews flirts with muscular Christianity”
“In 2010 the recruiting headline was ‘Yo, Secularism, Why Don’t We Step into the Alley?’ The blurb described the NSA faculty as ‘not timid in a rumble,’ and they wanted to make the students ‘dangerous’ so that they can ‘throw the lies of this age up against the wall, lifting wallets and the occasional gift card.’ It ended with ‘an invitation to a brawl.’” —Dr. Nick Gier Continue reading
Deceitful Theology Part 2
“a liar from the beginning”
“And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet.” —Revelation 16:13 Continue reading
Decisive Point: Moscow, Idaho
Blitzkrieg strikes the Palouse. Continue reading
“if taken”
“It’s persuasion to live more peaceable lives.” —Doug Wilson Continue reading
On Takeovers & Evangelism
Wilson Sacks the Palouse
“This idea of warfare is necessary in order to understand a central part of what is happening here.” —Douglas Wilson Continue reading
Creeping Wilson: The Creep Wins
“Feasible means that it is possible to take.” —Douglas Wilson
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+ 5,000 Square Feet
Lateral move. Despite the remodel, the building’s all-around purpose will remain unchanged. Continue reading
All Dictators Die
April Fool’s Day 2005: “God’s judgment on a culture”
Business As Usual
Perhaps April Fools’ gags help Douglas Wilson reflect on his true calling in life. Continue reading
KRFP-FM Radio: Doug Wilson denied that he called down imprecations upon his enemies
“A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood; A heart that devises wicked imaginations, feet that are swift in running to evil; A false witness that speaks lies, and he that sows discord among brethren.” — Proverbs 6:17–19 Continue reading