In developing a blog, my first thought is that I should give you the rules of engagement. As in my class, we should first tackle the why, or as we say in the English/Creative Writing world- the "So what?" Why do this? Why go through the exercise of looking at our culture or a specific aspect of art through the lens of Christianity, history, philosophy, or the basic tenants of aesthetics? Why's it worth my time? Why bother to learn these elements of critical thought and dissect the things I'm coming into contact with? I'm glad you asked.

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