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Making Noise, Not Arguments
In my work as a social conservative, I have been puzzled by some of the rhetorical strategies of my opponents.…
Browsing: The Social Order
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The Crisis of Community
In recent years social critics like Robert Putnam (Bowling Alone) and Charles Murray (Coming Apart) have documented and deplored a…
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Christian Revolution Under Constantine: 1700th Anniversary Series, Part 1
Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 The air of centuries ago is healthful to inhale, especially when it…
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A Reflection On the Benedictine Vow of Stability
Most Catholics are familiar with the three vows taken by most religious of poverty, chastity and obedience. To these three,…
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Culture of Death and the Batman Shooting
Clearly, what our nation needs is more “separation of church and state.” If those obnoxious, right-wing Bible thumpers would simply…
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Food Stamps: Let’s Provide a Safety Net, Not a Mattress
In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering…
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In the Absence of Fathers: A Story of Elephants and Men
Wade Horn, Ph.D., President of the National Fatherhood Initiative, had an intriguing article entitled “Of Elephants and Men” in a…
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Liberation Theology: Two Prefects, Two Views
If you’re not familiar with “liberation theology,” chances are you’ll be hearing more about it in the weeks and months…
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A Divided Nation: Is America “Coming Apart?”
Best-selling author and controversial social scientist Charles Murray is back in the news. This time it’s because of his new…
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The Context of Our Present Crisis: Sons of Cain
As I write this, the country awaits a decision by the Supreme Court regarding the scope of government power and…