That’s not as strange a question as one might think. The founders of the United States began their Declaration of Independence thus: “When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the
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As of March 28, 2016, the death toll in the March 22 Brussels terrorist attacks was 35. More than 300 people were wounded in the bombings. The attacks shocked the world. Less than a week later, on March 27, there was an Easter Sunday bombing of Christians gathered in a park in the Lahore area
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Earlier this month marked the 75th anniversary of beloved actor Jimmy Stewart being drafted into military service for WWII. Jimmy Stewart is best known for his roles in films like Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and It’s A Wonderful Life, but he’s also notable for his brave military service during World War II. Here are
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America’s Founding Fathers were the men who “gave us stars to steer by,” in the words of David McCullough. Their values shaped their vision, which in turn shaped the great American Experiment undertaken in 1776. The Framers were rather fond of looking back on antiquity to better understand the human story. It helped them better
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Increased secularization in America has brought with it a declined adherence to traditional religions. Yet at the same time, it sometimes seems like dogmatism is at an all-time high. While Americans have become more liberal with religion, many increasingly profess a rigid obedience to political, economic, social, and scientific positions with the same fervor usually
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Have you noticed that childhood and adolescent behavior problems seem to be a regular feature in the news lately? Schools especially are struggling with out-of-control children, and many parents are quick to thrust an iPad or phone into their child’s hands to simply “keep him quiet and out of trouble.” The prevalence of these behavior
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