Posts by Jason Thacker
Dealing with my family’s history of racism in light of Charlottesville
My great-great-grandfather is buried on the campus of the University of Virginia at Charlottesville. Private Hiram A. Thacker fought in the Alabama Infantry for the Confederate States of America.
10 observations on the 10th anniversary of the iPhone
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the release of the Apple iPhone, a device that has helped shape our culture in many different ways.
A hymn that teaches us about human dignity
Most nights, my wife or I sing a short hymn to our son as we put him down to sleep. A couple gave my wife the idea, and we have loved implementing it.
Losing our autonomy: Technology's increasing authority in our lives
As February came to a close, there was a far-reaching event that few noticed. It wasn’t the Oscars, or even the President’s first address to Congress.
Glory in the everyday: What coffee teaches us about creativity and enjoyment
I remember being at my grandmother’s house when I was eight or nine years old. I was sitting on a bar stool next to my grandfather and eating breakfast—our morning routine after I stayed the night.
Jason Thacker
Jason serves as assistant professor of philosophy and ethics at Boyce College and a research fellow in Christian ethics at The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. He is the author or editor of several books, including "Following Jesus in a Digital Age" and "The Digital Public Square: Christian Ethics in a Technological Society."