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Pedophilia is a sexual orientation?!?0
- Culture
- April 12, 2016
The Independent is reporting on a thought-provoking AMA (“ask me anything”) on Reddit that featured an anonymous, though verified, criminal psychologist and his/her perspective on pedophilia. Paedophilia is a ‘sexual orientation’ like being straight or gay, according to a criminal psychologist. The idea that sexual attraction to children is an ‘orientation’ is highly controversial as
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A Muslim King Makes a Gesture Toward Christians 0
- History
- April 12, 2016
The day before Easter in the Western world, King Abdullah of Jordan, a Muslim, announced that he is funding the restoration of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. That may seem like mere inside baseball to non-believers. But in the wider picture of what’s sometimes called the “clash” of Muslim and Western civilizations,
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A New Way to Remedy American Students’ Ignorance of History?0
- Education
- April 12, 2016
As Intellectual Takeout has reported in the past, American students can be a bit clueless when it comes to historical events, even relatively recent ones like the Holocaust from World War II. But some teachers are seeking to change that through a new project known as History Unfolded. According to The Washington Post: “The project,
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Ben Franklin’s 7 Steps to Financial Success 0
- Culture
- April 12, 2016
Americans are strong and confident about many things. But when it comes to money and financial security, that confidence is thrown out the window. According to a 2015 Pew report: “Only half of Americans (51 percent) said their households are financially secure, and more than half (56 percent) reported worrying about their finances over the
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Intellectual Work Begins in Ecstasy 0
- Education
- April 11, 2016
“Intellectual work begins in ecstasy.” That was not said by a drug-addled artist, as one might expect. It was soberly asserted by one of the last people you’d think of: a Dominican “friar” and priest who died decades ago, having lived his life mostly in study, prayer, poverty, chastity, and obedience. His name was Antonin
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Why care about Pope Francis’ new document on marriage and family?0
- Culture
- April 11, 2016
We can all agree that stable, reasonably happy marriages and families are not just luxuries for the fortunate few. Having a good number of them is important for the health of society and individuals. Chaotic, abusive, or broken families lead to all kinds of problems. Some people bravely work through such problems, and others don’t
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