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  • Do Barn Weddings Diminish the Solemnity of Marriage?

    Do Barn Weddings Diminish the Solemnity of Marriage?1

    A headline in The Atlantic caught my eye the other day. “Why is Everybody Getting Married in a Barn?” the article asked. I had to laugh, because I’m pretty sure I’ve had a similar question put to me at least once in the last year. Clearly there’s something of a trend going on, and if

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  • Do Animals go to Heaven? C.S. Lewis’ Answer Might Surprise You

    Do Animals go to Heaven? C.S. Lewis’ Answer Might Surprise You2

    A few nights ago, my four-year-old daughter asked me if animals go to heaven. She is a rather philosophical little creature, but I’m guessing her question was motivated primarily by her recent viewing of All Dogs Go to Heaven at her cousins’ home over Easter weekend. Unprepared, I quickly replied that they do, if you

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  • Do Americans Shame Too Much – Or Not Enough?

    Do Americans Shame Too Much – Or Not Enough?0

    • November 7, 2017

    The word “shameless” is being tossed around an awful lot these days, which might speak to what many see as the country’s increasingly coarse, vitriolic political discourse. Perhaps, the thinking goes, American culture could use a dose of shame and humility. But what about people harassed on social media, like Walter Palmer, the dentist who

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  • Do Americans Need a Weekly Day of Rest?

    Do Americans Need a Weekly Day of Rest?0

    For many who work in the world of desks and offices, the idea of going to work on a Sunday is rather incomprehensible, except perhaps when under the pressure of an urgent deadline. But for those who work in industries such as retail or service, Sunday has become just another day. Nowhere is this more

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  • Do Americans Even Care about Freedom Anymore?

    Do Americans Even Care about Freedom Anymore?0

    Think about the chief slogans for Campaign 2016, and then think back to the American founding. Something is missing. We have The Donald’s “Make America Great Again” up against Hillary’s “Stronger Together.” The two are virtually interchangeable. In fact, in 1992 a candidate by the name of Bill Clinton thought his moment had arrived to

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  • Do America’s Reading Habits Explain Today’s Lack of Clear Thinking? (See Chart)

    Do America’s Reading Habits Explain Today’s Lack of Clear Thinking? (See Chart)0

    Ah! It’s a lovely Friday evening. You’ve had a successful work week and now it’s time to have some quiet relaxation. You have a book on the coffee table you’ve been wanting to delve into – but first, a quick glance at social media is in order. Several hours and several videos later, you realize

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