Transparency International released its 2015 Corruption Perceptions Index, ranking the world’s countries by levels of corruption, in January 2016. Why a “perceptions” index? According to the institute, it’s the best way: “Corruption generally comprises illegal activities, which are deliberately hidden and only come to light through scandals, investigations or prosecutions. There is no meaningful way
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The Catholic Church is today celebrating the feast of St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274), who is considered one of the greatest minds the world has ever known. Among Aquinas’ numerous achievements, he is known for being the author of the most famous proofs for God’s existence, known as the “Five Ways” (Quinque Viae). One finds them
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These days, it’s rare to see a single-sex school in the United States. Sure, there might be an elite, private girls or boys-only school here or there, but many have fallen out of favor as concern over gender equality has increased. But as a new study shows, shying away from single-sex education may actually be
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While volunteering in a program for inner city children this past weekend, I was charged to work with a little girl who seemed to be around 9 or 10 years-old. We quietly worked side by side for a few minutes, each making a copy of the day’s writing assignment, until the little girl looked at
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“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” This ancient adage has become a motto for modern man, as it seemingly affirms his hope that taste is purely subjective. People today want to watch what they want, read what they want, and listen to what they want without any comment or judgment from others. But
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Too often in the West, do we assume that almost everyone really wants to live as we do, with our system of government and our cultural freedoms? Consider our regular promotion of democracy and human rights as examples. What are now promoted as expanded human rights, often things that would be considered socially liberal in
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