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  • The Atlantic: A Crisis of Truth is Upon Us (Apart From Trump)

    The Atlantic: A Crisis of Truth is Upon Us (Apart From Trump)0

    A mere one-third of Americans trust their government to “do what is right,” according to a new report by the communication firm Edelman. Trust in the media is not much higher (42%), and while trust in business and non-governmental organizations appear stronger, both are down considerably (10 and nine points, respectively). What’s strange is there is

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  • The Asbury Revival, Emotionalism, and Group Psychology

    The Asbury Revival, Emotionalism, and Group Psychology6

    After one chapel service at a small religious university in Kentucky, some students did not leave. They stayed and continued to pray and worship for hours. As word spread, by the next day, hundreds of students were participating. And by the end of this second day, students from other universities had arrived to join in.

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  • The Arts Won’t Save Us

    The Arts Won’t Save Us6

    I have lately noticed an uptick across conservative platforms regarding the importance of fine arts in traditional society. Most of it I agree with, especially considering its influence on education and wonder. But the trend often emphasizes that fine arts will play a major role in winning the modern culture war. Is this really true?

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  • The Arts Are Healthier Than You Think

    The Arts Are Healthier Than You Think0

    In “A Pattern Language,” Christopher Alexander and his co-authors write that, when choosing a building site on a piece of land, most people pick the healthiest, sunniest, most beautiful place they can find – a mountain meadow, a clearing next to a stream. Alexander and his co-authors argue for the opposite. You should build on

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  • The Art of Not Having an Opinion

    The Art of Not Having an Opinion0

    There’s a persistent pressure in the air – felt in every news headline, on every social media platform. A war breaks out. A celebrity says something provocative. A politician signs a bill. And almost immediately, we’re asked: What’s your opinion? We’ve conflated access to information with mandatory commentary. Because we can see everything in real

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  • The Art of Beautification: The Graces of Ordinary Life

    The Art of Beautification: The Graces of Ordinary Life0

    The beautification of life, the highest “household art” of making people happy and places pretty, also encompasses the adornment of the soul. Because life is more than work, economics, and money, the life of the heart and spirit need constant replenishment… What do decorating a room, wearing tasteful clothes, expressing cheerfulness, offering friendship, enjoying Mayday,

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