Liberal Arts

The 2001 Principle Mordechai Steinman and Gershon Robinson: In the annals of motion picture history, the film "2001: A Space Odyssey" holds a special place. Though outwardly science fiction, the film speaks about life, the universe, and reality in general, and the message seems to be one of enormous consequence. But that message may not be what you think.
Abortion Facts and Feelings II: An Exchange First Things, May 1994: No abstract available for this article
Abraham Lincoln's Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1863: This historic proclamation was issued by Abraham Lincoln. It sets aside the last Thursday of November as "a day of thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent Father Who dwelleth in the heavens.."
Adam Smith in His Time and Ours: Designing the Decent Society First Things, August/September 1993: Book review of Adam Smith in His Time and Ours: Designing the Decent Society.
Advice to Christian Philosophers Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): No abstract available for this article
African Slavery 1996 First Things, May 1996: There are countries in Africa today which still practice institutionalized slavery. The Western media and the United Nations have known of this fact for some time. Why has the flame of indignation not spread against this practice as it did over aparthei
The Age of Extremes: A History of the World, 1914-1991 First Things, November 1995: Book review of The Age of Extremes: A History of the World, 1914-1991.
An "Agenda of Intolerance" The Real Issue, March/April 1994: Dr. Dilawar Edwards was summarily relieved of his teaching duties. A student lodged an informal complaint claiming Dr. Edwards was indoctrinating the class with his Christian beliefs.
Aquinas and the Heretics First Things, December 1995: No abstract available for this article
Arm Pain and Stress Douglas Yeo's Frequently Asked Questions: One in a series of "Frequently Asked Questions," Douglas Yeo writes about the issue of pain, strain and fatigue in trombonist's left arm. Several photos are included to help guide those in need of pain relief.
Art and the Christian Jerry Solomon and Jimmy Williams: How should Christians think about art from a framework that starts with the Bible? The concept that people are made in God?s image is reflected in the fact and the content of the art we produce.
Artificial Intelligence as Common Sense Knowledge Truth Journal, Volume 2 (1988): No abstract available for this article
Assassins of Memory: Essays on the Denial of the Holocaust First Things, February 1994: Book review of Assassins of Memory: Essays on the Denial of the Holocaust.
At the End of Pragmatism First Things, October 1995: No abstract available for this article
The Atheism of the Gaps First Things, November 1995: No abstract available for this article
Augustine and the Limits of Politics First Things, November 1996: "Augustine and the limits of Politics" by Jean Bethke is reviewed in this article by Mary Ann Glendon. The author asserts that St. Augustine is a saint for our times. In an age that offers a political solution for every pain, the former bishop of Hippo
Awareness of God Truth Journal, Volume 3 (1991): No abstract available for this article
BACH: Sarabande from Cello Suite No. 5 The Bass Trombonists Handbook: Music and annotations by Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist, Boston Symphony Orchestra, for Bach Cello Suite 5 (Sarabande). Part of the "Bass Trombonist's Orchestral Handbook," a comprehensive audio-visual site designed to prepare bass trombonists for symphony orchestra auditions and careers.
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9 The Bass Trombonists Handbook: Music and annotations by Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist, Boston Symphony Orchestra, for Beethoven: Sympnony No. 9. Part of the "Bass Trombonist's Orchestral Handbook," a comprehensive audio-visual site designed to prepare bass trombonists for symphony orchestra auditions and careers.
BERLIOZ: Hungarian March The Bass Trombonists Handbook: Music and annotations by Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist, Boston Symphony Orchestra, for Berlioz: Hungarian March. Part of the "Bass Trombonist's Orchestral Handbook," a comprehensive audio-visual site designed to prepare bass trombonists for symphony orchestra auditions and careers.
Barrow and Tipler on the Anthropic Principle vs. Divine Design Dr. William Lane Craig: Barrow and Tipler's attempt to stave off the inference to divine design by appealing to the Weak Anthropic Principle is demonstrably logically fallacious unless one conjoins to it the metaphysical hypothesis of a World Ensemble. But there is no reason for such a postulate. Their misgivings about the alternative of divine design are shown to be of little significance.
Bass Trombone Discography Douglas Yeo: As a "work in progress," Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, has complied a comprehensive discography of recordings that feature the bass trombone a solo instrument. This listing provides detailed information on how to order bass trombone solo recordings, and information about each recording including artists, composers and titles, date of recording, and label and catalog listing.
Bass Trombone Valve Systems Douglas Yeo's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): One in a series of "Frequently Asked Questions," Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra provides insight based on his experience as a performer and teacher on this important subject.
The Bass Trombonists Handbook The Bass Trombonists Handbook: Music and annotations by Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist, Boston Symphony Orchestra. Part of the "Bass Trombonist's Orchestral Handbook," a comprehensive audio-visual site designed to prepare bass trombonists for symphony orchestra auditions and careers.
Best, Harold Dean, Wheaton School of Music: Harold M. Best is professor of music and dean of the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music.
Biographical Sketch Douglas Yeo: Douglas Yeo is the Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a member of the Faculty at Boston University School for the Arts. His many articles, publications, recordings and activities have made him a respected leader in the field of trombone performance and pedagogy.
The Bodily Resurrection of Jesus Dr. William Lane Craig: It has been argued on the basis of Paul's testimony that Jesus's resurrection body was spiritual in the sense of being unextended, immaterial, intangible, and so forth. But neither the argument appealing to the nature of Paul's Damascus Road experience nor the argument from Paul's doctrine of the resurrection body supports such a conclusion. On the contrary, Paul's information serves to confirm the gospels' narratives of Jesus's bodily resurrection. Not only is the gospels? physicalism well-founded, but it is also, like Paul's doctrine, a nuanced physicalism.
Breath Control Douglas Yeo's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): One in a series of "Frequently Asked Questions," Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra provides insight based on his experience as a performer and teacher on this important subject.
The British Brass Band Douglas Yeo's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): One in a series of "Frequently Asked Questions," Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra provides insight based on his experience as a performer and teacher on this important subject.
Business and Ethics Ray Cotton: This essay grapples with some of the problems Christians face trying to operate ethically in today's business world. It examines the question, Who makes the rules?, ethical guidelines for the real world, the cost of living ethically, and offers ten global principles for success.
A Call to Counterrevolution First Things, January 1996: The Reformation of the church was initiated by a university professor, Martin Luther. Just as Luther effectively disestablished the church, so would later professors remove higher education from the church.
The Case for Life After Death Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): If life after death cannot be proved scientifically, is it then intellectually irresponsible to accept it? Only if you assume that it is intellectually irresponsible to accept anything that cannot be proved scientifically.
Choosing a Musical Instrument Douglas Yeo's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): One in a series of "Frequently Asked Questions," Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra provides insight based on his experience as a performer and teacher on this important subject.
Choosing a Trombone Mouthpiece Douglas Yeo's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): One in a series of "Frequently Asked Questions," Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra provides insight based on his experience as a performer and teacher on this important subject.
Christian Conviction & Democratic Etiquette First Things, March 1994: No abstract available for this article
Christianity and the Scientific Enterprise (I) Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): No abstract available for this article
Christians and Postmoderns First Things, February 1994: No abstract available for this article
Church Solo Repertoire List Douglas Yeo: Boston Symphony Orchestra Bass Trombonist Douglas Yeo has performed hundreds of solos in churches around the world Because rnany instrumentalists have contacted him over the years in order to obtain the arrangements he uses in church performance, Douglas Yeo has prepared an extensive catalog of resources that instrumentalists will find useful. Included are complete table of contents for many excellent books of arrangements, publisher information and Douglas Yeo's personal recommendations.
The Church-State Game: A Symposium on Kiryas Joel First Things, November 1994: No abstract available for this article
A Classic Debate on the Existence of God: Dr. William Lane Craig and Dr. Michael Tooley Introduction: In November of 1994 Dr. Michael Tooley and Dr. William Lane Craig debated on the campus of the University of Colorado at Boulder. These scholars discussed the evidence for and against the existence of God, presenting some of the most current thinking on the issues. The speakers followed a diverse range of materials, from the most recent scientific findings and theories to the most ancient philosophical arguments to some of the most novel insights imaginable. This is the transcript of that debate.
College-Level Bass Trombone Repertoire List Douglas Yeo: Boston Symphony Orchestra Bass Trombonist Douglas Yeo has prepared a list of repertoire he uses in his teaching studio with undergraduate and graduate level bass trombone students. He also uses this material in his personal practice on a daily basis and has found the variety of repertoire to be effective in developing the complete bass trombone artist.
Contemporary Scholarship and the Historical Evidence for the Resurrection... Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): No abstract available for this article
The Craft of Acting, the Art of Acting and Their Relationship to the World of the Work Jeff Taylor: The 41 page paper explores the essence of acting and its relationship to God, Satan, communication, and dramatic art. The relationships which are discussed provide some general principles which are freeing for the Christian who is an dramatic artist, while providing a basis on which the artist can grow in discernment and accountability.
Criteria for Christian Appreciation of the Arts Lance Box: Explores possible eight broad guidelines that can assist in the task of teaching the Arts in a Christian school. The guidelines could be equally helpful in choosing literature for study, analyzing poetry or considering works of fine Art, dance and drama.
Culture of Complaint: The Fraying of America First Things, October 1993: Book review of Culture of Complaint: The Fraying of America.
Debriefing the Philosophers First Things, June/July 1997: This "Philosopher's Brief" advocates legalization of physician-assisted suicide based on the Supreme Court's Casey decision which strongly reaffirmed abortion rights.
Denying the Holocaust: The Growing Assault on Truth and Memory First Things, February 1994: Book review of Denying the Holocaust: The Growing Assault on Truth and Memory.
Discerning and Defining the Essentials of Postmodernism The Real Issue, March 1998: Stan Wallace has done original research on the essential properties of the postmodern way of thinking.
The Disciples' Inspection of the Empty Tomb Dr. William Lane Craig: There are three alternatives concerning the relation of Luke and John's stories of the disciples' inspection of Jesus's empty tomb: (1) Luke is dependent upon John, (2) John is dependent upon Luke, or (3) Luke and John are dependent upon a common tradition. (1) is not a plausible hypothesis because in light of Luke 24:24, a later scribe borrowing from John would have had another disciple accompany Peter. (2) is not plausible in view of the non-Lukan elements in 24:12 which are characteristic of Johannine tradition. Moreover, good grounds exist for positing pre-Lukan tradition. (3) is most plausible in view of its ability to explain all the relevant data, the improbability of Luke's dependence on John, and the improbability of John's dependence on Luke.
Divine Foreknowledge and Newcomb's Paradox Dr. William Lane Craig: Newcomb's Paradox provides an illuminating non-theological illustration of the problem of divine foreknowledge and human freedom. We are to imagine a being with great predictive powers and to suppose we are confronted with two boxes, B1 and B2. B1 contains $1,000; B2 contains either $1,000,000 or nothing. We may choose either B2 alone or B1 and B2 together. If the being predicts that you choose both boxes, he does not put anything in B2; if he predicts that you choose B2 only, he puts $1,000,000 in B2. What should you choose? A proper construction of the pay-off matrix for the decision vindicates the one-box choice. If this is correct, then those who claim that God?s knowledge is counterfactually dependent on future contingents foreknown by Him are likewise vindicated.
Divine Timelessness and Necessary Existence William Lane Craig: Brian Leftow argues that if God is temporal, He is essentially temporal; and that since He is a necessary being, time therefore exists necessarily, but that since time is in fact contingent, God is therefore atemporal. Leftow's arguments for time's contingency are, however, ineffective against the Newtonian, who holds that time and space are emanative effects of God's being. An untenable reductionism vitiates Leftow's claim that God cannot be temporal, yet non-spatial. Leftow's argument that God cannot be contingently temporal is undermined by the coherence of suggested scenarios illustrating such a state of affairs.
A Doctor's Deep, Deep Devotion Douglas Yeo: Dro. Roger Challoner Green had a goal: to produce the world's first recording of bass trombone solos accompanied by a British Brass Band. The result of his labors was the critically acclaimed CD recording, PROCLAMATION, featuring Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony, and England's Black Dyke Mills Band. Roger told the remarkable story of how this project came about in a 300 page book, "In Pursuit of a Dream." This article, by Brian Hunt and reprinted from the London Daily Telegraph, gives a bit of background on the inspirational character which is Roger Green - a story of perseverence, love and devotion.
Does God Exist? A Debate between Dr. William Lane Craig and Dr. Douglas M. Jesseph: No abstract available for this article
Doug Yeo's Schedule Douglas Yeo: Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, travels extensively. In addition to the events listed in his schedule, Douglas Yeo performs with the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Hall, Boston, from October - April; with the Boston Pops Orchestra from May -June, and with the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony in July and August. Mr. Yeo is available for speaking, recitals and master classes in conjunction with many of the events listed in his schedule.
Douglas Yeo FAQ Frequently Asked Questions: Boston Symphony Orchestra Bass Trombonist Douglas Yeo has been teaching students of the trombone for over 20 years. In this section, he answers some of the most frequently asked questions students have asked him. The issues covered include practicing, score study, doubling, developing breath control, choosing an instrument, and the all important issue of performance standards - how "good" is "good enough?"
Dr. William Lane Craig Resources: Recommended books and tapes from Dr. William Lane Craig.
Dualism Through Reductionism Truth Journal, Volume 2 (1988): No abstract available for this article
Dying Like a Dog First Things, April 1995: No abstract available for this article
The Effect of Silent Thinking on the Cerebral Cortex Truth Journal, Volume 2 (1988): No abstract available for this article
The End of Ideology? First Things, November 1996: Both of the 1996 party conventions were attempting to reach out to the moderate segments of the electorate. Therefore, no significant differences between the two parties emerged. This strategy was dangerous for Republicans who faced an incumbent with per
The Epidemic of Sexually Transmitted Diseases: The incidence of sexually transmitted diseases has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S. The author examines what's really happening with STDs and offers a solution.
Escape from Nihilism The Real Issue, January 1998: The story of one professor's journey to the abandonment of any moral or ethical code, and back to faith in Christ.
The Ethics of Authenticity First Things, May 1993: No abstract available for this article
Ethics: Pick or Choose? Ray Cotton: A look at the ethics flowing out of humanistic existentialism which states that morality is rooted in human choice. This perspective seeks to show how rejection of Biblical truth in the realm of ethics and morals ultimately leads to despair.
Evil: Back in Bad Company First Things, March 1994: No abstract available for this article
The Existence of God and the Beginning of the Universe Truth Journal, Volume 3 (1991): The kalam cosmological argument, by showing that the universe began to exist, demonstrates that the world is not a necessary being and, therefore, not self-explanatory with respect to its existence. Two philosophical arguments and two scientific confirmations are presented in support of the beginning of the universe. Since whatever begins to exist has a cause, there must exist a transcendent cause of the universe.
The Experiential Basis of Theism Truth Journal, Volume 3 (1991): No abstract available for this article
FRANCK: Symphony in d minor - Excerpt 1 The Bass Trombonists Handbook: Music and annotations by Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist, Boston Symphony Orchestra, for Franck: Symphony in dm, first movement. Part of the "Bass Trombonist's Orchestral Handbook," a comprehensive audio-visual site designed to prepare bass trombonists for symphony orchestra auditions and careers.
FRANCK: Symphony in d minor - Excerpt 2 The Bass Trombonists Handbook: Music and annotations by Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist, Boston Symphony Orchestra, for Franck: Symphony in dm, third movement. Part of the "Bass Trombonist's Orchestral Handbook," a comprehensive audio-visual site designed to prepare bass trombonists for symphony orchestra auditions and careers.
Fables of Abundance & The Power of Culture First Things, April 1995: Book review of Fables of Abundance & The Power of Culture.
From Relativism and Skepticism to Truth and Certainty Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): No abstract available for this article
The Future of Belief First Things, May 1996: The author considers the current possiblities for knowledge and belief in this age of skepticism. He pursues this inquiry by reflecting on the effects of modern philosophy, experience and technology.
Gay "Marriage"? Anton N. Marco: In mid-December, 1990, three homosexual couples simultaneously applied for marriage licenses in the State of Hawaii. Their action was not unprecedented (gay couples elsewhere have made the same request), but the outcome was. While all other previous same-sex couples have had to settle for blunt State refusals of such requests, or in gay-friendly cities like San Francisco, for so-called "domestic partnership" registration, the Hawaii Six have been able to leap several legal hurdles. They may, after an autumn 1996 trial, become the first same-sex couples in the United States to be joined in legal civil marriage.
The Gene Wars: Science, Politics, and the Human Genome First Things, February 1995: Book review of The Gene Wars: Science, Politics, and the Human Genome.
George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1789: This historic proclamation was issued by George Washington during his first year as President. It sets aside Thursday, November 26 as "A Day of Publick Thanksgiving and Prayer."
Giving: Charity and Philanthropy in History First Things, February 1995: Book review of Giving: Charity and Philanthropy in History.
God and Man at Yale (1880) First Things, April 1994: No abstract available for this article
God, Time, and Eternity Dr. William Lane Craig: Is God's eternity to be construed as timeless or temporal? Given that the universe began to exist, a relational view of time suggests that time also began to exist. God's existence "prior to" or sans creation would not entail the existence of time if God in such a state is changeless. But if God sustains real relations with the world, the co-existence of God and the world imply that God is temporal subsequent to the moment of creation. Given the superiority of a relational over a non-relational (Newtonian) view of time, God ought to be considered as timeless sans creation and temporal subsequent to creation.
The Godelian Argument Truth Journal, Volume 2 (1988): No abstract available for this article
The Gospels As Historical Sources for Jesus, The Founder of Christianity Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): No abstract available for this article
Government Price Manipulations and Fictional Economic Booms Paul A. Cleveland: No abstract available for this article
HAYDN: The Creation - No. 26 The Bass Trombonists Handbook: Music and annotations by Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist, Boston Symphony Orchestra, for Haydn: The Creation. Part of the "Bass Trombonist's Orchestral Handbook," a comprehensive audio-visual site designed to prepare bass trombonists for symphony orchestra auditions and careers.
Hard Truths About the Culture War First Things, June/July 1995: No abstract available for this article
Hasker on Divine Knowledge William Lane Craig: William Hasker has presented influential arguments against divine foreknowledge and middle knowledge. I argue that his objections are fallacious. With respect to divine foreknowledge, three central issues arise: temporal necessity, power entailment principles, and the nature of free will. In each case Hasker's analysis is defective. With respect to divine middle knowledge, Hasker presents four objections concerning the truth of counterfactuals of freedom. Against Hasker I argue that such propositions are grounded in states of affairs belonging to the actual world logically prior to its full instantiation and are contingently true or false.
Heaven Here and Now and Why Good Things Happen to Bad People Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): No abstract available for this article
Higher Superstition: The Academic Left and its Quarrels With Science First Things, January 1995: Book review of Higher Superstition: The Academic Left and its Quarrels With Science.
A Homily on a Simile Truth Journal, Volume 2 (1988): No abstract available for this article
The Homosexual Movement: A Response by the Ramsey Colloquium First Things, March 1994: No abstract available for this article
Homosexuality and the Nazi Party Scott Lively: The pink triangle, symbol of the "gay rights" movement, is familiar to many Americans. As the badge used by the Nazis to designate homosexuals in the concentration camps, the pink triangle perfectly expresses the message of "gay rights." That message is that homosexuals are currently and historically victims of irrational prejudice and that those who oppose homosexuality are hateful bigots. While many homosexuals were persecuted by the Nazi party, there is no doubt that the Nazi party itself had many homosexuals within its own ranks, even among its highest leadership.
How America Went Gay Dr. Charles Socarides, M.D.: In much of academe and in many secondary school classrooms gays are said to lead a new vanguard, the wave of the future in a world that will be more demographically secure when it has fewer "breeders" (which is what some gay activists call heterosexuals these days). How did this change come about? Well, the revolution did not just happen. It has been orchestrated by a small band of very bright men and women-most of them gays and lesbians-in a cultural campaign.
How We Die: Reflections on Life's Final Chapter First Things, June/July 1994: Book review of How We Die: Reflections on Life's Final Chapter.
How to Pursue a Career as an Orchestral Musician Douglas Yeo: I am often asked about the process that is required to become an orchestral musician. While my resource "Symphony Auditions: Preparation and Execution" gives an intimate look into the audition process itself, this article speaks about ways in which aspiring musicians can get on the track toward achieving the goal of a chair in a symphony orchestra.
Hume, Kant, and Rational Theism Truth Journal, Volume 3 (1991): No abstract available for this article
The Idea of Civil Society First Things, January 1994: Book review of The Idea of Civil Society.
Idealism Without Illusions: U.S. Foreign Policy in the 1990s First Things, January 1995: Book review of Idealism Without Illusions: U.S. Foreign Policy in the 1990s.
The Illusion of Moral Neutrality First Things, August/September 1993: No abstract available for this article
Intellectual Sophistication and Basic Belief in God Truth Journal, Volume 3 (1991): No abstract available for this article
The Intellectual and Spiritual Crisis of the University Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): No abstract available for this article
The Intellectuals and the Masses First Things, June/July 1994: Full Title: The Intellectuals and the Masses: Pride and Prejudice Among the Literary Intelligentsia, 1880-1939
Interview with Plantinga Truth Journal, Volume 3 (1991): No abstract available for this article
Introduction by Roy Abraham Varghese Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): No abstract available for this article
Introduction by Roy Abraham Varghese Truth Journal, Volume 2 (1988): No abstract available for this article
Introduction to the Truth Journal Truth Journal, Volume 3 (1991): No abstract available for this article
Is Christianity True? First Things, May 1995: Book review of Is Christianity True?.
Is God Unconstitutional? (Part 1) The Real Issue, September/October 1994: Dr. Phillip E. Johnson brings his acute legal mind to the many issues surrounding Darwinism. He exposes the deeply philosophical bias for faith in evolution held by the theory's advocates.
Is it Poetry or Prose? Dorothy E. Robbins: This article explores some of the differences between poetry and prose.
It's the Culture, Stupid! 1992 and Our Political Future First Things, April 1994: No abstract available for this article
Jews in Christian America: The Pursuit of Religious Equality First Things, November 1993: Book review of Jews in Christian America: The Pursuit of Religious Equality.
Jihad vs. McWorld First Things, February 1996: There is a part of society which is parochial; the familiar places, events and people of everyday life. But there is also the universal-consumer world of "infotainment" which also absorbs much of our attention. The tension between these two, a symptom o
Judicial Power and American Character First Things, May 1995: Book review of Judicial Power and American Character.
Jungians and Gnostics First Things, October 1994: No abstract available for this article
Justice, Mercy, and Economics Paul A. Cleveland: No abstract available for this article
The Justification of Theism Truth Journal, Volume 3 (1991): No abstract available for this article
King Lear Beyond Reason: Love and Justice in the Family First Things, October 1993: No abstract available for this article
The Language of Poetry Dorothy E. Robbins: This article explores the language of poetry and how it can powerfully express our feelings.
Law of Moses, Law of Nature First Things, February 1996: The author outlines three political events which define the modern Jewish experience: Jewish citizenship in nation-states, the Holocaust, and the founding of the state of Israel. Each of these events is tied to an understanding of natural law. How does
Learning from Satre First Things, June/July 1994: No abstract available for this article
Legal Ethics- Worlds in Collision First Things, March 1994: No abstract available for this article
The Liberalism that We Need First Things, February 1994: No abstract available for this article
The Life and Work of Frederic Bastiat: One Man's Call for Liberty Paul A. Cleveland: No abstract available for this article
Life at the Intellectual Barricades First Things, October 1994: No abstract available for this article
Love and Friendship First Things, January 1994: Book review of Love and Friendship.
Love and Friendship & Jewish Social Ethics First Things, June/July 1993: Book review of Love and Friendship & Jewish Social Ethics.
Making Men Moral: Civil Liberties and Public Morality First Things, May 1994: Book review of Making Men Moral: Civil Liberties and Public Morality.
Marxism as the Ideology of Our Age Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): No abstract available for this article
Mastering the Trombone Douglas Yeo: Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, has recently published a new book called "Mastering the Trombone." Written with his former teacher Edward Kleinhammer, retired bass trombonist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the book is a significant addition to trombone pedagogy.
A Matter of Principles? Ferment in U.S. Bioethics First Things, May 1994: Book review of A Matter of Principles? Ferment in U.S. Bioethics.
Me, Myself and I Are Orchestral Brass Players Losing the Concept of Being Team Players?: When brass players get together, the conversation inevitably turns to equipment and "How loudly can you play?" This article, originally posted on the trombone-l email discussion list and later published in the International Trombone Association Journal, presents Douglas Yeo's thoughts on the "louder is better" school of brass playing and is an appeal for brass players to once again return to the fold and work as part of a unified team within the orchestra who's goal is a balanced, beautiful musical product.
Medicalizing Abortion Decisions First Things, March 1996: The author, a physician himself, argues that the medical community has a crucial bias with regard to the abortion issue. More specifically, this bias consists in the bringing political aspects of the abortion issue into the medical decision-making proces
Medicine, Ethics, and the Third Reich First Things, June/July 1995: Book review of Medicine, Ethics, and the Third Reich.
"Mere Christianity" by Professor Edward H. Pauley Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): No abstract available for this article
"Mere Christianity" by Professor James Hitchcock Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): No abstract available for this article
Message from Hubert Yockey Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): No abstract available for this article
Message from Nobel Laureate Sir John Eccles Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): No abstract available for this article
Message from Professor Robert Jastrow Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): No abstract available for this article
Middle Knowledge and Christian Exclusivism Dr. William Lane Craig: David Hunt has criticized a middle knowledge perspective on Christian exclusivism on evangelistic and metaphysical grounds. He argues that from a middle knowledge perspective attempts to evangelize another person are either futile or superfluous and that an omnibenevolent God would have created a post-mortem state of the blessed without ever creating any of the damned. Hunt?s evangelistic objection is unfounded because by our evangelistic efforts we may bring it about that people are saved who otherwise would not have been saved. Hunt?s metaphysical objection errs in thinking that God judges people on the basis of what they would do rather than what they in fact do.
Minds Are Simply What Brains Do Truth Journal, Volume 2 (1988): No abstract available for this article
Minds Or Machine Truth Journal, Volume 2 (1988): No abstract available for this article
Miracles and Modern Thought Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): No abstract available for this article
Modern Biblical Scholarship, Philosophy of Religion and ... Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): No abstract available for this article
The Modern Symphony Orchestra Turmoil, Liberation and Redemption: Symphony orchestras in the United States have been undergoing a period of transition as they adapt to the changing classical music marketplace. Orchestra strikes and lockouts have been increasingly common and a number of orchestras have folded as a result of increasing economic and market pressures. Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, wrote this article for a Festschrift titled THE OIL IS OUR WORSHIP: THE WATER IS OUR SERVICE published by his undergraduate alma mater, Wheaton College (IL) in celebration of the retirement of his mentor, Dr. Harold M. Best, dean of the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music. In it, he outlines a proposed solution for the current climate of discontent among symphony orchestra musicians built upon a model of cooperation and contentment that is hundreds of years old.
The Moral Gap: Kantian Ethics, Human Limits, and God's Assistance (Book Review) First Things, March 1998: Book review of "The Moral Gap: Kantian Ethics, Human Limits, and God's Assistance" by John E. Hare.
The Moral Incompetence of the Judiciary First Things, November 1995: No abstract available for this article
The Moral Tradition of American Constitutionalism: A Theological Interpretation First Things, May 1994: Book review of The Moral Tradition of American Constitutionalism: A Theological Interpretation.
Morality Apart From God Ray Cotton: Is God necessary for ethical systems? Some modern philosophers argue He isn?t, but Ray Cotton insists that there is no point to morality without God.
The Morality of Pluralism First Things, January 1995: Book review of The Morality of Pluralism.
The Morning After: Sex, Fear, and Feminism on Campu First Things, April 1994: Book review of The Morning After: Sex, Fear, and Feminism on Campu.
Mozart's Requiem Douglas Yeo Articles: This article had its genesis as a real time internet discussion on the trombone-l email discussion list between Douglas Yeo and musicologist Howard Weiner of Freiberg, Germany. The discussion was edited by Derrick Parker for "The Trombonist" magazine (the journal of the British Trombone Society) and enlightens the use of trombonesby Mozart in his last work, his Requiem Mass.
Multiculturalism and the "Politics of Recognition" First Things, April 1993: Book review of Multiculturalism and the "Politics of Recognition" .
Music Score Study Douglas Yeo's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): One in a series of "Frequently Asked Questions," Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra provides insight based on his experience as a performer and teacher on this important subject.
The Mystery of Persons and Belief in God Truth Journal, Volume 3 (1991): No abstract available for this article
Natural Law Theory: Contemporary Essays First Things, May 1993: No abstract available for this article
Natural Law and a Nihilistic Culture First Things, January 1995: No abstract available for this article
The Nature of Politics: Selected Essays of Bertrand de Jouvenel First Things, June/July 1993: Book review ofThe Nature of Politics: Selected Essays of Bertrand de Jouvenel.
The Necessity for Christianity Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): No abstract available for this article
The Neconservative Mind First Things, October 1993: Book review of The Neconservative Mind.
The New Cinema Matt Bynum: This article explores the history of cinema and how the advances in cinema technology are affecting the mediium.
Nietzsche: The Ethics of an Immoralist First Things, February 1996: The strongest defenses of Nietzsche at one time came from the right. Now relativists and skeptics of all persuasions admire his ways of not knowing. In his book "Nietzsche: The Ethics of an Immoralist," Peter Berkowitz provides a fresh look at this (n
The Ninth Circuit?s Fatal Overreach First Things, May 1996: On March 6th 1996, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco delivered a provocative decision. It ruled that the Constitution guaranteed a "liberty right" to assisted suicide. What precedent did this sweeping pronouncement have? The Supreme Co
Noise Levels on Stage Douglas Yeo's Frequently Asked Questions: One in a series of "Frequently Asked Questions," Douglas Yeo discusses the important issue of "noise" levels on stage in concert halls, the problems, proposed solutions, and how the federal government is getting involved in the issue through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
On the Argument for Divine Timelessness from the Incompleteness of Temporal Life William Lane Craig: A promising argument for divine timelessness is that temporal life is possessed only moment by moment, which is incompatible with the existence of a perfect being. Since the argument is based on the experience of time's passage, it cannot be circumvented by appeal to a tenseless theory of time. Neither can the argument be subverted by appeals to a temporal deity's possession of a specious present of infinite duration. Nonetheless, because the argument concerns one's experience of time's passage rather than the objective reality of temporal becoming itself, it is considerably weakened by the fact that an omniscient being possessing perfect memory and foreknowledge, need not find such experience to be an imperfection.
On the New Frontiers of Genetics and Religion First Things, December 1995: Book review of On the New Frontiers of Genetics and Religion.
Opinion: Human Rights in Vienna; Moderately Religious, Desperately Sexual First Things, November 1993: No abstract available for this article
Opinion: Immigration: The Solution Is the Problem; A Suspicion of Snobbery; In the Absence of Fathers First Things, February 1995: No abstract available for this article
Opinion: Liberty Is A Lady; Toward a Disease-Free America; The Balnibarbian Heresies; Abortion Before Roe First Things, October 1994: No abstract available for this article
Opinion: Political Decency; In the Case of Martha Nussbaum; A Tale of Two Stanleys; Pluralism and the Lost Art of Christian Apology First Things, June/July 1994: No abstract available for this article
Opinion: The New Abortion Debate; Alone for Others; Trusting Laws, Trusting Others First Things, April 1996: The recent abortion debate has taken an interesting turn. Some abortion advocates have admitted that abortion is the taking of a human life. While on the other side, many pro-lifers have doubted the purpose of the continued effort to seek legal prohibiti
Opinion: Who Broke the Baby?; After Darwin; Baby Talk; The Big Think First Things, June/July 1995: No abstract available for this article
Opinion: Woodstock Comes to Washington; Sorting Us Out; A President in Process; A Peculiar Little Tes First Things, February 1994: No abstract available for this article
Orchestral Trombone Audition Repertoire List Douglas Yeo Resources: This resource gives comprehensive lists of orchestral audition excerpts for both tenor and bass trombone including online links to the music required which may be found both in Douglas Yeo's Bass Trombone Orchestral Handbook and other web sites.
Orchestras on Strike Douglas Yeo's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): One in a series of "Frequently Asked Questions," Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra provides insight based on his experience as a performer and teacher on this important subject.
Other WWW Links of Interest to Musicians Douglas Yeo: Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, presents some of his favorite WWW links.
Overcoming Law First Things, January 1996: This article is a review by Phillip E. Johnson. He examines the book "Overcoming Law" by Richard A. Posner. Posner asserts his own theory of how judicial decisions ought to be rendered.
Patenting Life: No First Things, May 1996: This essay addresses the specific problems of patenting human genetic material. Such a practice, the author contends, violates the sanctity of human life. It is argued that allowing patented human cells and tissues to be sold in a scientific marketplace
Patenting Life: Yes First Things, May 1996: Prostestations over the patenting of human gene material and genetically engineered animals have essentially created a non-issue. The religious leaders who have raised moral issues related to these practices have failed to display either sound theologica
Performance Standards: How Good is Good Enough? Douglas Yeo's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): One in a series of "Frequently Asked Questions," Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra provides insight based on his experience as a performer and teacher on this important subject.
Performing the Bach Cello Suites on Trombone Douglas Yeo's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): One in a series of "Frequently Asked Questions," Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra provides insight based on his experience as a performer and teacher on this important subject.
The Place of Religiously Informed Scholarship in the Contemporary Academy Michael Murray: This paper is a transcript of a presentation made at the Institute for Research in the Humanities, University of Wisconsin-Madison, in April of 1998 about the potential role of faith-based perspectives in philosophical theorizing and in academic research programs generally.
Poetry First Things, August/September 1993: Several poems from this edition of First Things.
Political Liberalism First Things, November 1993: Book review of Political Liberalism.
Politics of Virtues, Government of Knaves First Things, June/July 1994: No abstract available for this article
Population Policy: Ideology of Science First Things, January 1994: No abstract available for this article
Post-Communism and Its Discontents First Things, January 1996: In 1989, citizens of the former Communist regimes embraced the study of religious faith. Many soon displayed symptoms of the same intellectual diseases which had long infected the West: neo-gnosticism, deconstructionism and moral relativism.
The Postmodern Puzzle: When there are no absolute truths and no rules of logic, how do we defend the gospel? The Real Issue, March 1998: Dennis McCallum, Senior Pastor, Xenos Christian Fellowship, uses keen insight to dissect the postmodern culture. He explains how to help this new generation see its need for Christ.
Postscript by Professor Joseph Mellichamp Truth Journal, Volume 2 (1988): No abstract available for this article
Prerequisites of Life in Our Universe Truth Journal, Volume 3 (1991): No abstract available for this article
The Princess and the Barbarian The Real Issue, September/October 1995: The Princess and the Barbarian is the prologue to George Gilder's book Men and Marriage. Gilder examines the fundamental tenets of marriage and family life, arguing that both are essential for men.
Proclamation Douglas Yeo: Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, has released his first solo recording accompanied by the famous Black Dyke Mills Band of England. This resource includes information about the recording, an order form as well as complete program notes for all selections on the recording.
Prof. Grunbaum on Creation William Lane Craig: Adolf Grunbaum claims that the question of creation is a pseudo-problem because it is incoherent to seek an external, prior cause of the Big Bang, which marks the beginning of time. This claim is unwarranted, however, for the theological creationist has a number of options available: (i) The Creator may be conceived to be causally, but not temporally, prior to the origin of the universe, such that the act of creating is simultaneous with the universe's beginning to exist; (ii) The Creator may be conceived to exist in a metaphysical time of which physical time is but a sensible measure and so to exist temporally prior to the inception of physical time; or (iii) The Creator may be conceived to exist timelessly and to cause tenselessly the origin of the universe at the Big Bang singularity. Grunbaum also claims that theological creationism is pseudo-explanatory because it is in principle impossible to specify the causal linkage between the cause and the effect in this case. At best this objection only shows that theological creationism is not a scientific explanation. In fact Grunbaum's objection strikes not against theology per se, but against all appeals to personal agency as explanatory, which evinces a narrow scientism.
Professor Mackie and the Kalam Cosmological Argument Dr. William Lane Craig: Against the second premiss of the kalam cosmological argument, that the universe began to exist, J. L. Mackie objects that the arguments for it either assume an infinitely distant beginning point or fail to understand the nature of infinity. In fact, the argument does not assume any sort of beginning point, whereas Mackie himself commits the fallacy of composition. Mackie fails to show that infinite collections can be instantiated in the real world. Against the first premiss, that whatever begins to exist has a cause, Mackie objects that there is no good reason to accept a priori this premiss and that creatio ex nihilo is problematic. But Mackie does not refute the premiss and even admits its plausibility. One can resolve the conundrums of creatio ex nihilo by holding God to be timeless sans creation and temporal with creation.
Professor Turns Firestorm into Platform for Christianity The Real Issue, November/December 1993: Dr. Jim Carper applied a Christian principle to turn a course from "combatting" Christianity into a platform for evangelical thought.
The Project of Apologetics Michael Murray: Apologetics is the defense of the Christian faith. It is of the utmost importance that we identify exactly what it is that a "defense of the Christian faith" is supposed to do. Is it supposed to present us with arguments that will bring all non-Christians to their intellectual knees? Is is supposed to show without question that the Christian world view is more compelling than any other world view? This paper answers these questions.
Pros and Cons to a Career as an Orchestral Musician: I love my job as bass trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. But I am often asked what the pros and cons are to having such a job. In this article I have tried to present both sides of the coin as well as my view of the balance one needs to strike in order to enjoy such a demanding job.
Psychology and the Abolition of Meaning First Things, February 1994: No abstract available for this article
The Psychology of Atheism Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): No abstract available for this article
The Public Policy of Casey v. Planned Parenthood Table of Contents: In the most recent U.S. Supreme Court case to review the constitutionality of legal abortion, Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey, the Court said in what is probably the key passage to the entire opinion that continued legal abortion was necessitated by the reliance of society on legal abortion. There are four problems with this central argument for legal abortion: The Court has made an argument that undermines the ultimate interests of feminism, the Court allows society to rely on abortion, which is murder, the Court is supporting the existence of the sexual revolution, and the Court is assisting in the perpetuation of violence in society.
The Public Square: Two Nations, Separate and Unequal, etc. First Things, April 1994: Richard John Neuhaus' "The Public Square" from First Things Journal.
Public Theft is not an Example of Entrepreneurship Paul A. Cleveland: No abstract available for this article
Purtill on Fatalism and Truth Dr. William Lane Craig: Richard Purtill's recent contribution to the fatalism debate does not, I think, succeed in the author's intent of proving that the omnitemporality of truth implies fatalism, nor that the past is unchangeable in a non-trivial sense, nor that the consequences of his argument are not detrimental to logic and theology.
The Puzzle of Our Lives Douglas Yeo: Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and faculty rnember at Boston University School for the Arts relates his answer to the frequently asked question, "How did you get where you are today?" His message of challenge, hope and comfort is an encouragement to all who seek fulfillment and balance in life whether in music or other disciplines.
R. STRAUSS: Till Eulenspiegel - Excerpt 1 The Bass Trombonists Handbook: Music and annotations by Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist, Boston Symphony Orchestra, for R. Strauss: Till eulenspiegel. Part of the "Bass Trombonist's Orchestral Handbook," a comprehensive audio-visual site designed to prepare bass trombonists for symphony orchestra auditions and careers.
R. STRAUSS: Till Eulenspiegel - Excerpt 2 The Bass Trombonists Handbook: Music and annotations by Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist, Boston Symphony Orchestra, for R. Strauss: Till eulenspiegel. Part of the "Bass Trombonist's Orchestral Handbook," a comprehensive audio-visual site designed to prepare bass trombonists for symphony orchestra auditions and careers.
ROSSINI: William Tell Overture The Bass Trombonists Handbook: Music and annotations by Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist, Boston Symphony Orchestra, for Rossini: William Tell Overture. Part of the "Bass Trombonist's Orchestral Handbook," a comprehensive audio-visual site designed to prepare bass trombonists for symphony orchestra auditions and careers.
Reaching Youth Today Josh McDowell: This is the text of a speech by Josh McDowell on how to minister to contemporary youth. Its message of reaching young people in an post-modern culture conveys many of the ideas from his recent book, "Right from Wrong". Although it is addressed specifically to pastors, this presentation is also relevant for youth ministers, teachers, parents and all who are concerned about issues pertaining to young people.
Reason in the Balance First Things, February 1996: This is a review essay of the book "Reason in the Balance: The Case Against Naturalism in Science, Law and Education" by Phillip E. Johnson. Reviewed by Nancy R. Pearcey. This book traces the influences of Darwinism over the last century.
Reasoned Faith: Essays in Philosophical Theology in Honor of Norman Kretzmann First Things, March 1994: Book review of Reasoned Faith: Essays in Philosophical Theology in Honor of Norman Kretzmann.
Recital Program Notes Douglas Yeo: On March 31, 1997, Douglas Yeo gave an important recital in Jordan Hall in Boston, Massachusetts. Accompanied by orchestra, band and piano, and including works performed both on bass trombone and serpent, he has put the program notes from the recital on-line in response to many requests for them.
Religion and American Education First Things, December 1995: Book review of Religion and American Education.
Religion and the Court 1993 First Things, November 1993: No abstract available for this article
Religion and the Court 1995: A Symposium First Things, December 1995: No abstract available for this article
Religious Liberty in the Supreme Court First Things, April 1994: Full Title: Religious Liberty in the Supreme Court: The Cases That Define the Debate Over Church and State
Religious Programs, Institutional Adjustment, and Recidivism Former Inmates in Prison Fellowship Programs: This study examines the impact of religious programs on institutional adjustment and recidivism rates in two matched groups of inmates from four adult male prisons in New York State. One group had participated in programs sponsored by Prison Fellowship (PF); the other had no involvement with PF. PF and non-PF inmates are similar on measures of institutional adjustment, as measured by both general and serious prison infractions, and recidivism, as measured by arrests during a one-year follow-up period. However, after controlling for level of involvement in PF-sponsored programs, inmates who were most active in Bible studies were significantly less likely to be rearrested during the follow-up period.
Researching the "Rape Culture" of America The Real Issue, September/October 1995: Christina Hoff Sommers specializes in contemporary moral theory. This article was taken from her book" Who Stole Feminism?" Sommers represents one side of a vigorous debate among feminists over the future of feminism.
Responsibility and the Moral Sentiments First Things, January 1996: Daniel N. Robinson reviews "Responsibility and the Moral Sentiments" by R. Jay Wallace. In this book, the author attempts a theoretical and practical reconciliation between human emotions and moral reasoning.
The Resurrection of the Body in Western Christianity, 200-1336 First Things, October 1995: Book review of The Resurrection of the Body in Western Christianity, 200-1336.
The Roosevelts: An American Saga First Things, January 1995: Book review of The Roosevelts: An American Saga.
SCHUMANN: Symphony No. 3 ("Rhenish") The Bass Trombonists Handbook: Music and annotations by Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist, Boston Symphony Orchestra, for Schumann: Symphony No. 3 ("Rhenish"). Part of the "Bass Trombonist's Orchestral Handbook," a comprehensive audio-visual site designed to prepare bass trombonists for symphony orchestra auditions and careers.
The Sanctity of Life Seduced: A Symposium on Medical Ethics First Things, April 1994: No abstract available for this article
The Scar of Race First Things, October 1994: Book review of The Scar of Race.
A Scientist Reflects on Religious Belief Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): No abstract available for this article
The Second Coming of C.S. Lewis First Things, November 1994: No abstract available for this article
Securing Religious Liberty First Things, April 1996: "Securing Religious Liberty: Principles for Judicial Interpretation of the Religious Clauses" is a book by Jesse H. Choper. It is reviewed here by William Bentley Ball. The author, a premier constitutional scholar, presents four principles that he belie
Selected Publications and Discography Douglas Yeo: Douglas Yeo is the Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a member of the Faculty at Boston University School for the Arts. His many articles, publications, recordings and activities have made him a respected leader in the field of trombone performance and pedagogy.
Serpent Night at The Boston Museum of Fine Arts Douglas Yeo Articles: A photo/journalistic article that documents a recent presentation by Douglas Yeo at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts at which he demonstrated the museum's collection of serpents and related instruments.
The Splendor of Truth: A Symposium First Things, January 1994: No abstract available for this article
The Strange Shipwreck of Robinson Crusoe First Things, May 1995: No abstract available for this article
Suggestions on Doubling on more than One Instrument Douglas Yeo's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): One in a series of "Frequently Asked Questions," Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra provides insight based on his experience as a performer and teacher on this important subject.
Suspicion and Faith: The Religious Uses of Modern Atheism First Things, April 1994: Book review of Suspicion and Faith: The Religious Uses of Modern Atheism.
Symphony Auditions: Preparation and Execution Douglas Yeo: Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. has tvritten extensively in professional music publications on the subject of taking symphony orchestra auditions. Drawing on his experience as a performer and as an audition committee member, this new article, Frorn his book in progress, "The Trombonist's Orchestral Handbook," is a comprehensive look at preparation for and successful execution of symphony auditions. This article offers practical tips on audition preparation, resume writing, making an audition tape and an honest, inside look at the audition process.
Symposium: The End of Democracy? The Judicial Usurpation of Politics Introduction: The Supreme Court in recent decades has defined its own scope of power and then used it outside of the constitutional order. It is time to challenge the legitimacy of the Court's general direction and bring about a constitutional crisis.
Symposium: The End of Democracy? The Judicial Usurpation of Politics Our Judicial Oligarchy: The Supreme Court, argues Robert Bork, continues its efforts to dismantle the Constitution. This elite judicial body has evolved into an unchecked entity that continually thwarts the democratic process. Does the Supreme Court really possess a superior
Symposium: The End of Democracy? The Judicial Usurpation of Politics A Crisis of Legitimacy: The Supreme Court in recent decades has defined its own scope of power and then used it outside of the constitutional order. It is time to challenge the legitimacy of the Court's general direction and bring about a constitutional crisis.
Symposium: The End of Democracy? The Judicial Usurpation of Politics Kingdoms in Conflict: The Supreme Court, in its movement leftward, has all but labled God-fearing citizens as bigots. Those who call into question abortion on demand or legitimized homosexuality have repeatedly been the targets of criticism by the Court for the past two decad
Symposium: The End of Democracy? The Judicial Usurpation of Politics The Tyrant State: How does one reconcile democracy with moral law? This question, raised since the time of Plato, finds particular relevance in a contemporary society that has called into question the most fundamental of beliefs. More so than ever, the Supreme Court is n
Symposium: The End of Democracy? The Judicial Usurpation of Politics A Culture Corrupted: As was done with the abortion issue through Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court may have irreversibly advanced the agenda of gays and lesbians in its Romer v. Evans decision. This ruling may be used, in effect, to force the states to recognize the legitimacy
Take 1 Douglas Yeo Publications and Discography: Gateway to information about Douglas Yeo's newest solo CD recording, Take 1, including complete information, reviews, program notes and order form.
Taking High School Auditions (All State) Douglas Yeo's Frequently Asked Questions: One in a series of "Frequently Asked Questions," Douglas Yeo gives tips and suggestions on how young players can better prepare to take auditions including those for county, district and All-State groups.
Teaching Christian Humanism First Things, May 1996: Conservatives often denounce the many flaws of today's secularized curricula. Developing a positive alternative, however, is another matter entirely. The author ventures to do just this as he defines and advocates a curriculum of Christian humanism. He
The Teleological Argument And The Anthropic Principle William Lane Craig: The discovery during our generation of the so-called anthropic coincidences in the initial conditions of the universe has breathed new life into the teleological argument. Use of the Anthropic Principle to nullify our wonder at these coincidences is logically fallacious unless conjoined with the metaphysical hypothesis of a World Ensemble. There are no reasons to believe that such an Ensemble exists nor that, if it does, it has the properties necessary for the Anthropic Principle to function. Typical objections to the alternative hypothesis of divine design are not probative.
Tempted by a Serpent Douglas Yeo: Several years ago, Douglas Yeo, bass trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, began a happy relationship with that most unusual of wind instruments, the serpent. This article, reprinted from the Boston Symphony Orchestra program book, gives a brief history of the serpent and contains fascinating source material from Berlioz and others on the development of early brass instruments.
Theism, Atheism, and Rationality Truth Journal, Volume 3 (1991): No abstract available for this article
Timelessness and Creation William Lane Craig: Brian Leftow argues that a temporal God could not be the creator of time and that therefore God should be conceived as timeless. Leftow's first argument, that there is no time at which a temporal God could act to create time fails because God could act at any time t to create t or, alternatively, could act at t in such a way as to be responsible for time existing prior to t. Leftow's second argument, that a temporal God could not have decided at any time t whether time should have a beginning or not fails because Leftow erroneously presupposes that in order for God to be responsible for times topological properties, there must have been a time at which He made such a decision.
Tocqueville and the Nature of Democracy First Things, March 1996: "Tocqueville and the Nature of Democracy" is a book by Pierre Manent. It is reviewed here by Brian C. Anderson. Tocqueville marvelled at the American experiment of democracy as he travelled through different states in the 1830's. However, he feared the
Trial and Error: The ACLU and Religious Expression The Real Issue, March/April 1994: George Grant explores the ACLU's position against the Christian faith. He documents what he calls "their discriminatory intolerance" towards Christianity.
Truth and Finite Limitations Truth Journal, Volume 3 (1991): No abstract available for this article
The Ultimately Liberal Condition First Things, April 1995: No abstract available for this article
Universal Health Coverage: The Cure or the Disease Critical Issues: Volume 1, Issue 4: Dr. Paul Cleveland, Professor of Economics, Birmingham Southern College, explores the coercive charity of twentieth centure American "do-goodism." He concludes that the "provision of universal health insurance by legal mandate is economically unsound."
The View from the Back Row Douglas Yeo: Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist of the boston Symphony Orchestra, discusses his philosophy of music and music performance from his vantage point in the back row of a professional symphony orchestra. Beginning with the premise that music is an intense spiritual experience that brings man closer to God, he speaks of the great privilege, responsibility and joy that comes from making music as an offering to the Creator of all things.
Vindicating the Founders: Race, Sex, Class, and Justice in the Origins of America Thomas G. West: The conventional wisdom of our time accuses America's Founders of racism, sexism, and elitism. It condemns them as hypocrites who failed to live up to their own professed belief in human equality. West demonstrates that the Founders were indeed sincere in their belief in universal human rights and in their commitment to democracy and opposition to slavery.
WAGNER: Das Rheingold - Scene 2 ("Valhalla motive") The Bass Trombonists Handbook: Music and annotations by Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist, Boston Symphony Orchestra, for Wagner: Das Rheingold, Scene 2 (Valhalla Motive). Part of the "Bass Trombonist's Orchestral Handbook," a comprehensive audio-visual site designed to prepare bass trombonists for symphony orchestra auditions and careers.
WAGNER: Das Rheingold - Scene 4 - Entrance of the Gods to Valhalla The Bass Trombonists Handbook: Music and annotations by Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist, Boston Symphony Orchestra, for Wagner: Das Rheingold, Scene 4 (Entrance of the gods into Valhalla). Part of the "Bass Trombonist's Orchestral Handbook," a comprehensive audio-visual site designed to prepare bass trombonists for symphony orchestra auditions and careers.
WAGNER: Das Rheingold - Spear motive The Bass Trombonists Handbook: Music and annotations by Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist, Boston Symphony Orchestra, for Wagner: Das Rheingold, Scene 2 (Spear Motive). Part of the "Bass Trombonist's Orchestral Handbook," a comprehensive audio-visual site designed to prepare bass trombonists for symphony orchestra auditions and careers.
WAGNER: Die Walkure - "Ride of the Walkure" - B major The Bass Trombonists Handbook: Music and annotations by Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist, Boston Symphony Orchestra, for Wagner: Die Walkure (Ride of the Walkure - B major). Part of the "Bass Trombonist's Orchestral Handbook," a comprehensive audio-visual site designed to prepare bass trombonists for symphony orchestra auditions and careers.
WAGNER: Die Walkure - "Ride of the Walkure" - b minor The Bass Trombonists Handbook: Music and annotations by Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist, Boston Symphony Orchestra, for Wagner: Die Walkure (Ride of the Walkure - b minor). Part of the "Bass Trombonist's Orchestral Handbook," a comprehensive audio-visual site designed to prepare bass trombonists for symphony orchestra auditions and careers.
Wallace Matson and the Crude Cosmological Argument Dr. William Lane Craig: Wallace Matson objects to the second premiss of the "crude" cosmological argument, that the universe began to exist, by pointing out that the natural number series shows the logical possibility of an infinite collection of things. The cosmological argument proves only that an infinite collection cannot be formed in a finite time. But the argument asserts the real, not the logical, impossibility of an actual infinite. Nor does it assume that time is finite: one cannot explain how one infinite collection (the series of events) can be formed by successive addition merely by superimposing another (the series of moments) upon it. Matson objects to the first premiss, that everything that begins to exist has a cause of its existence, by asserting that if it were true, then God would also need a cause. But Matson misconstrues the premiss to state everything has a cause of its existence. The correct premiss does not imply a cause of God, since He did not begin to exist.
Washington's Original Thanksgiving Proclamation: An actual copy of The Massachusetts Centinel, Wednesday, October 14, 1789 containing the proclamation issued by George Washington setting aside Thursday, November 26 as "A Day of Publick Thanksgiving and Prayer."
The Western Mind of Radicalism First Things, December 1995: No abstract available for this article
What Expectations Should Teachers have of Students? Students of Teachers? Douglas Yeo's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): One in a series of "Frequently Asked Questions," Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra provides insight based on his experience as a performer and teacher on this important subject.
What T.S. Eliot Almost Believed First Things, August/September 1995: No abstract available for this article
What is The Best Way to Practice? Douglas Yeo's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): One in a series of "Frequently Asked Questions," Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra provides insight based on his experience as a performer and teacher on this important subject.
What is the Evidence For/Against the Existence of God? A Debate between Dr. William Lane Craig and Dr. Peter W. Atkins moderated by William F. Buckley, Jr.: Recently at the University of Wisconsin, William Lane Craig debated Anthony Flew, a world-renowned atheistic philosopher on the topic "Does God Exist?" The audience (both theist and atheist) and the press agreed that Craig "won" the debate by more clearly presenting the case FOR the existence of God. Now you can hear Dr. Craig debate Peter W. Atkins with William F. Buckley, Jr. moderating. You can participate in the debate as it happens live from The Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta, Georgia, Friday, April 3, 1998 8pm-10:30pm Eastern Time, via satellite and RealAudio. During a debate, a link on this page will allow you to listen to the debate via RealAudio.
What is the Evidence For/Against the Existence of God? A Debate between Dr. William Lane Craig and Dr. Peter W. Atkins: Dr. Craig argues the affirmative and Dr. Atkins argues against the affirmative in this classic debate. Moderated by William F. Buckley and originally held in The Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta, Georgia, April 3, 1998, this debate is available online in RealAudio and RealVideo formats.
When Parents Won't Parent, Trouble is Ahead Douglas Yeo Articles: A frequent contributor to his home town newspaper, The Lexington Minuteman, this column is one of Douglas Yeo's most oft requested items. Taking as its starting point survey data that showed rising drug use among teens in Massachusetts and an alarming resignation of parents to the fact, he opines on the root of the problem with a call for parents to take a more active role in the parenting of their children.
When Worldviews Collide: C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud: a comparison of their thoughts and viewpoints on life; pain and death (Part Two) The Real Issue, March 1998: Armand Nicholi, Jr., M.D. concludes his anaylsis can comparison of the worldviews of Freud and Lewis by writing of their thoughts on death and life. Nicholi has done much original work in his research on the two personalities.
When the Court Should Not Be Obeyed First Things, October 1993: No abstract available for this article
Who's Managing the Economy? Paul A. Cleveland: No abstract available for this article
Why Care About Ideas? The Real Issue, March 1998: Jim Cook briefly outlines why Christians should care about worldviews other than Christianity, considering what they might need to know in order to be a witness in this new age of postmodernism.
Why I am a Christian Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): No abstract available for this article
Why I am a Christian by Professor Bernard J.F. Lonergan Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): No abstract available for this article
Why I am a Christian by Professor David Martin Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): No abstract available for this article
Why I am a Christian by Professor William P. Alston Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): No abstract available for this article
Why Johnny Can't Tell Right from Wrong & Reclaiming Our Schools: A Handbook First Things, August/September 1993: Full Title: "Why Johnny Can't Tell Right from Wrong: Moral Illiteracy and the Case for Character Education" and Full Title: "Reclaiming Our Schools: A Handbook on Teaching Character, Academics, and Discipline"
Why the Burden of Proof is on the Atheist Truth Journal, Volume 1 (1985): No abstract available for this article
Why the Main Character of Braveheart Is Not William Wallace A Movie Review by John Gay: Mel Gibson's "Braveheart" won five academy awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. Most people would assume that Gibson's character, William Wallace, about whom the movie was named, was the movie's central character. Was he? If not, who was? And how does this character's life speak to our own lives?
William Lane Craig Speaking Schedule Speaking Engagements: See if Dr. William Lane Craig, Research Professor of Philosophy, Talbot School of Theology, will be speaking in your area.
Winning isn't the Only Thing Douglas Yeo: Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and member of the faculty at Boston University School for the Arts, is heavily involved in influencing public education and policy in his community, Lexington, Massachusetts. This article outlines his experience organizing a public referendum ballot guestion on the issue of condom distribution in public schools and how the music of Alban Berg and J.S. Bach was instrumental In providing him with insight and a proper perspective.
Yeo, Douglas Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra: Douglas Yeo is the Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a member of the Faculty at Boston University School for the Arts. His many articles, publications, recordings and activities have made him a respected leader in the field of trombone performance and pedagogy.