About Carl O'Brien

Carl T. O'Brien is a graduate of Northwestern College in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He aspires to be a writer and professor of theology and philosophy. He currently lives in a small town in Georgia with his wife, Elizabeth, and Trashcan, their 3-year old dog.

The First Amendment, the ACLU & a High School Girl

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The First Amendment — Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Now, if you’re one of the [...]

Why I’m Against a Marriage Amendment

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There’s something rather disturbing happening in America, and, frankly, I’m surprised not more people are picking up on it. After all, if a serious philosophical shift was happening in a country, you’d expect intellectual leaders of all stripes raising their voices as one, yet I haven’t seen anything of the kind. So, by way of [...]

The Death of the Christian College

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Well, health care reform is now a fact in America. The President has promised to make big changes to the way business is done in this country. He promised to reduce the deficit, make colleges more affordable, and freeze governmental spending for three years in 2011 among many other things. My biggest worry after listening [...]

‘Avatar’ Dazzles, but Has Old Grudges to Settle

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Last year’s blockbuster hit “Avatar” amazed audiences with incredibly beautiful vistas, intense action, and… humanistic naturalism with anti-military undertones? If you’re inclined to see the film, which I highly recommend doing if just for the gorgeous CGI work, I won’t spoil anything for you. That said, the film’s protagonist is a paraplegic marine sent to [...]

The Post Christian America

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In a recent article in Breakpoint, evangelical leader Chuck Colson brought to light the British government’s stance against any reference to Christianity in the constitutions of its St. Helena, Tristan da Cunha, and Ascension territories. The constitutions of the islands generally declare that “religion finds its expression in moral living and social justice.” Thus they [...]