Modern education tends to focus on STEM — the acronym for “Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math” — to the exclusion of the liberal arts. But when it comes to education, it shouldn’t be an “either-or” between the sciences and the liberal arts but a “both-and.” The liberals arts offer an indispensable foundation for those who
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Even if you’re not religious, for the sake of cultural literacy, it’s still important to possess a knowledge of the world religions. Moreover, those who are non-religious can still admire the beauty of certain religious art and customs. Such admiration might be appropriate when considering the positioning of the feasts of Christmas and the
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It’s typical to associate gluttony with overconsumption, or, an excess of food or drink. But according to C.S. Lewis, that’s only one form the vice takes. The broader definition of gluttony is any inordinate desire related to food or drink. That includes overconsumption, but it also includes overselectivity regarding the type or quality of food and drink. A memorable passage in
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If the backlash against various politically correct school Christmas programs is any indication, the general population may be growing weary of doing the PC dance. If such is the case, then the following quotes from five of America’s leaders should be a refreshing alternative. “To the American People: Christmas is not a time or a
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Every political argument makes a moral claim. This may seem like an obvious statement, but it is one that those who craft our political rhetoric seem determined to obscure. We are inclined to appeal to concepts such as tolerance and freedom—which are, of course, moral concepts—as if they are ways to avoid reflecting on the
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It can be satisfying and enjoyable to read books without too much strain – the type that you can get through in 2-3 days. Some of these books are very good. But I worry that many people – both students and graduates – expect this of every book, and are too soon discouraged when they
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