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Why Benjamin Franklin Hated Going to Church 3
- History
- June 14, 2016
Contrary to the claims of some notable thinkers, among them the late Christopher Hitchens, Benjamin Franklin was not an atheist. He was raised as a Presbyterian and discussed his faith at length in The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, the unfinished work Franklin wrote from 1771 to 1790. Here’s what he had to say on his
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Actress: Public School a Wedge Between Parent and Child 0
- Culture
- June 14, 2016
When Kevin Sorbo and Sam Jenkins first met on the set of the TV program Hercules 20 years ago, they knew pretty quickly that they were headed for marriage. What they didn’t envision, however, was that they were also headed for a career as homeschool parents. As Kevin tells it, such an idea was almost
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1828 Yale Report Warned about Dumbed-Down Standards 1
- June 14, 2016
This might be one of those “nothing new under the sun moments.” “The Yale Report of 1828” is one of the most famous educational documents in American history. At the time, Yale, like other colleges, was being called upon to diversify their curriculum and include more specialization. The Report reaffirmed Yale’s commitment to a broad
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Was Trump Reasonable on Immigration?0
- Culture
- June 14, 2016
Unsurprisingly, Donald Trump’s speech on Monday following the Orlando massacre has made some waves. Whether or not you agree with Trump, some of his points on immigration are worth pondering. The entire transcript of his speech is available from Politico. When Trump describes what he wants to do if he is elected, he stated: The
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ACT: College Kids Can’t Discern Between Fact & Opinion 0
- Culture
- June 14, 2016
By this point in the year, most high school seniors have walked across the stage and grabbed their diploma. Many parents sit proudly by during this process, sniffing back tears and saying, “I can’t believe they’re ready to move on to college!” The unfortunate fact of the matter is, they may not be as ready
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Abstaining from Sex Until Marriage Helps Marriages Last 0
- Culture
- June 13, 2016
Virginity gets very little press or screen time these days and that’s a shame. As a new American study confirms, a woman who enters marriage as a virgin has the best chance of still being married five years later – and probably beyond that. In fact, the odds of her marriage lasting have got better over
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Why Benjamin Franklin Hated Going to Church 3