Where did all the Poor People Go?
This is the third of 7 installments in our series, “Compassion, Not Compulsion: Why the Welfare State Fails to Lift …
Category: Culture
Charity is no Part of the Government
This is the second of 7 installments in our series, “Compassion, Not Compulsion: Why the Welfare State Fails to Lift …
Could Government Welfare be Undermining Compassion?
This is the first of 7 installments in our series, “Compassion, Not Compulsion: Why the Welfare State Fails to Lift …
“Christian America” Is Dead. Where Does Our Hope Come From?
When it comes to the contemporary political and cultural landscape, I believe a large segment of American Christians feel completely surrounded with no means of escape, and they are fighting like hell against their enemies. To be sure, not every American Christian feels this way — only those who identify America, consciously or subconsciously, as fundamentally Christian in its character and values.
The Two American Conservatisms
“We cannot allow our country to be deprived of the Judeo-Christian values that make it so great.” That is the …
Can Pro-life Christians Vote for a Pro-choice Candidate?
Can pro-life Christians vote in good faith for a pro-choice candidate? Richard Mouw of Fuller Theological Seminary, along with other …
For Love of Neighbor
Via our dear friend Jacqueline Isaac, I have recently been made aware of a new documentary produced by American Enterprise …
Christians Should Be Neither Culturally Conservative Nor Culturally Liberal
“Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. Give careful thought to the paths for your …
We the People are Not Statues
Monuments are mnemonic devices. They help us memorize images that represent a certain historical narrative. If you take a stroll …
Contagious Violence (and a whole lot more)
A few weeks ago, I had the distinct pleasure of being on David Gornoski’s excellent A Neighbor’s Choice radio show to discuss contagious violence, capitalism, Christianity, and some of science and economics around the pandemic (that’s what you get with me — science, econ, and theology!).
God Weeps for His Church
This guest post is by John Deangelo of antiwarwarvet.com Biblical tradition has a way of hunting down and haunting the …
When Bad Ideas Matter
Civility is needed in America. Recently I went to the sanctuary of church during the week, and the homily’s theme …
The Doublespeak of Black Lives Matter and a Libertarian Response
The murder of George Floyd has proven to be a tipping point in America. Not only are various politicians looking …
The Day I Went Back to Church
Yesterday was the first day my church gathered corporately since our governor instituted a stay-at-home order in mid-March. After nearly …
The Incorporation Doctrine Broke the Constitutional System
I think centralizing power is always a net loss for liberty. So did the founding generation. This is why the …
Putting Students First
Recent disturbing trends have harmed students across the country. Indeed, on too many campuses there is an obsession with homogenization, bureaucratization, research, and money.
What will prevent mass shootings?
This guest post was written by Dr. Douglas Young. To prevent more mass shootings, many demand more gun control laws. …
A Hidden Life (Film Review)
A Hidden Life is legendary director Terrence Malick’s latest film. It tells the true story of Austrian conscientious objector Franz …
The Virtue of Humility
The irony of Golden Globe-winning Michelle Williams openly advocating for the religious ritual of human-sacrifice seems to fly over most people’s heads.
The Aesthetic of a Martyr
St. Varus was a highly-decorated soldier who lived in Egypt when the Roman emperor Maximian (c. 286 to 305 A.D.) …
The Schizophrenia and Healing of the American Church
The saddest part of Christian leadership in America is its schizophrenic attitude towards war perpetrated by the state both at …
Big Government Catholics are Destroying the Church
With American Catholic membership at an all-time low, it’s time to point out that, while “The gates of hell shall not prevail against the Church” (Matthew 16:18), we should be concerned with why so many Catholics are leaving the Church.
I’m Jealous of Death Row Inmates
This article is by Craig J. Cesal, a federal prisoner sentenced to life without the possibility of parole as a first-time offender convicted of conspiring to distribute marijuana.
“The Joker” and Modern Society
Disclaimer: The following contains spoilers for the recently released movie “The Joker”. Much has been made about Todd Phillips’ movie …
What is Evictionism? Walter Block’s Response to Abortion
Walter Block is well-known in libertarian circles. He’s a professor and chair of economics at Loyola University and a senior …
Elucidating Ellul: On Democracy
The term “democracy” is used for an incredibly diverse array of ideas. For some, “democratic” means “has elections.” For others, …
Gun Laws Create Gun Violence
Do Leftists believe gun bans will make guns evaporate? Approximately 5 to 10 million AR-15 style rifles exist in America …
The Way
One gains a glimpse of the mystery of the number, three; the deity is neither one nor many; its perfection …
Clown World and the Only Thing that Matters
“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher; “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity!” What advantage does a man have in all …
Abortion Debate between Kerry Baldwin and Dr. Walter Block
The abortion issue has held a prominent position in legislative policy this year. From New York passing up-to-birth abortion and …