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  • Why So Many American Catholics Loathe Pope Francis

    Why So Many American Catholics Loathe Pope Francis9

    Around the world, Pope Francis is understandably rather popular. It’s not just that he’s a good pastor; it’s that he doesn’t hesitate to speak truth to power when he can have an effect. But he’s probably less popular among US Catholics than anywhere else in the Church. The reasons for that are instructive, and not

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  • Why So Many ‘Tolerant’ People Are Actually the Opposite

    Why So Many ‘Tolerant’ People Are Actually the Opposite4

    It’s become common to point out that those who most preach “tolerance” are often themselves highly “intolerant.” But why is that? As University of Texas professor and ethics expert J. Budziszewski explains, it may have a lot to do with tolerance’s character as a virtue. Let me explain. Or rather, I’ll explain Budziszewski’s explanation from his excellent

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  • Why So Many ‘Tolerant’ People Are Actually Intolerant

    Why So Many ‘Tolerant’ People Are Actually Intolerant2

    It’s become common to point out that those who most preach “tolerance” are often themselves highly “intolerant.” But why is that? As University of Texas professor and ethics expert J. Budziszewski explains, it may have a lot to do with tolerance’s character as a virtue. Let me explain. Or rather, I’ll explain Budziszewski’s explanation from

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  • Why Smart People Aren’t Necessarily Rich

    Why Smart People Aren’t Necessarily Rich1

    If what my web analytics tell me is true, many of you reading this article have above-average IQs, but only a small percentage of you would crack the upper class in terms of income. Why is that? As the edge-laden question goes, “If you’re so smart, why aren’t you rich?” Well, IQ does have some

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  • Why Slow Drivers Should Get Out of the Left Lane

    Why Slow Drivers Should Get Out of the Left Lane0

    For the second week in a row, I find myself approvingly citing Ezra Klein. This week the Vox editor is featured in a cleverly-produced video that focuses on one of my pet peeves: people who drive slowly in the left lane. (For the record, driving the speed limit qualifies as relatively slow.) As the video

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  • Why Sleeping Beauty is Now Facing a Book Ban

    Why Sleeping Beauty is Now Facing a Book Ban0

    A British mum of a six-year old has asked his school to withdraw the classic fairy tale Sleeping Beauty from its curriculum because it conveys inappropriate sexual messages. Whaat? Well, if you have been listening to the post-Weinstein #metoo outcry, you will realize that the Prince’s manner of waking the sleeping Princess – with a

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