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What the Story of Cain and Abel Teaches Us About Envy and Victimhood 0
- Religion
- July 3, 2018
In his “Biblical Series V: The Hostile Brothers” and in his international best seller 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos, Jordan Peterson provides a rich interpretation of the story of Cain and Abel. The archetypal brothers both suffer, but their radically different responses to their suffering represent perennial human options. After becoming self-conscious and leaving the Garden of
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Can Americans Remember the Virtue of Independence (and the Corrosiveness of Dependence)?0
- History
- July 3, 2018
If this 4th of July you reflect on the future of liberty, you will not be alone. Many Americans believe freedom is in decline. The Heritage Foundation’s Index of Economic Freedom confirms the decline. Their latest 2018 data places the United States as only the 18th freest country in the world. Are politicians to blame? Or, do the politicians
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How Early America Overcame Unrest and Cultural Diversity 0
- Culture
- July 3, 2018
America’s last several years have been fraught with dissension. Tempers have flared and arguments have been fought in the months since Donald Trump was elected president, causing many to plead for civility and rationality in interactions. But now the gloves seem to be coming off. Several venues seem to be suggesting that civility is not
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Portland: A Preview of Civil War?0
- Culture
- July 3, 2018
Last week, Rasmussen Reports released a poll that revealed 31% of Americans think a U.S. civil war is likely soon. 59% of all voters are concerned that “those opposed to President Trump’s policies will resort to violence.” On Saturday, June 30, a group called Patriot Prayer held a free-speech rally and march after applying
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Is It a Problem if Kids Don’t Know How to Use Dictionaries?0
- Education
- July 2, 2018
When one of my younger siblings asked me the meaning of a word, my immediate response was: “Let’s look it up in the dictionary.” Giving me a look like I had just suggested that we send someone a note via smoke signal instead of text, my sister replied, “Patience, you have your phone right there.
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How My Unschooled Child Learned to Read Financial Statements (It Started with Silly YouTube Videos)1
- Culture
- July 2, 2018
It started with a “Dude Perfect” video on YouTube. A couple of years ago, when Jack was very interested in basketball, he found these guys who create fun videos about making baskets with all sorts of twists and turns. He continued to watch these videos, even after his interest in basketball waned; and when his interest in
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What the Story of Cain and Abel Teaches Us About Envy and Victimhood 0