The Reason
We Live

There is a certain kind of argument that feels satisfying not because it is particularly strong, but because it is remarkably tidy. It takes something complex and layered, smooths out the rough edges, and presents a streamlined version that seems almost self-evidently true. It dissolves discomfort, leaving us with a cleaner, more manageable picture of ourselves and our place in the world. Apparently the idea “we are sinners” is not really biblical at all. C. J. Cornthwaite sp