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3 Ways To Escape the Doom-And-Gloomers0
- Culture, Featured, Politics, Western Civilization
- June 2, 2026
For most of the 21st century, a mob of Grinches has controlled American culture and politics. These are the Chicken Littles who have wailed that “climate change” would doom the planet. They are the sorcerers who declare that men can become women and vice-versa, who despite the blood-stained evidence of a hundred years proclaim the
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Forming the Habit of Joy Through Humor0
- Culture, Featured, Philosophy, Religion, Western Civilization
- June 1, 2026
While rarely discussed today, eutrapelia is an ancient Greek virtue that breeds charity, gratitude, and openness. Focused on the arts of humor, conversation, and recreation, it helps us grow more connected to ourselves, to others, and to God. For the Greeks, virtues were not destinations, but habits of moderation developed through care and perseverance. Over time, the
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Unpacking the Theology of Dante’s Inferno0
- Culture, Featured, Literature, Philosophy, Religion, Western Civilization
- June 1, 2026
Long considered one of the most influential, provocative, and beautiful works of literature in Western civilization, Dante’s “Divine Comedy” deserves even more attention for its profound spiritual and theological depth. This might seem obvious as the primary setting for this epic poem are the three destinations of the Christian afterlife: Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven. However,
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American Parents Must Stop Raising a Generation of Peter Pans1
A friend of mine recently told me how much her family loves their new neighborhood, particularly its kid-friendly nature. The park is close, she explained, and no one thinks anything of their children walking down the block alone to play with neighborhood children. This scenario is much appreciated, particularly after what they experienced in their
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What To Do When Customer Service Is a Contradiction in Terms0
In mid-April, a long box weighing about 80 pounds showed up on the front porch of the house I rent. An exterior tag announced that the box contained a four-door media center. There was no address and no name other than “Richard” for delivery. Thinking the console belonged to me, my 81-year-old neighbor – who
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On the Thrill of Not Catching Sheep0
I have introduced some feral sheep to the countryside around my property. Not on purpose, mind you. One bright morning a few weeks ago, I was buckling my toddler into her car seat so we could go to church, when she observed that the sheep were on the wrong side of the fence. Twenty minutes
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With All Due Respect0
- Culture, Entertainment, Featured
- May 27, 2026
Comedian Rodney Dangerfield operated in the world of “The Godfather,” the film about criminals who stress family, loyalty, manhood, and respect. The movie’s repeated emphasis on respect – “I said that I would see you because I had heard that you were a serious man, to be treated with respect,” Don Corleone says to another criminal, Sollozzo – inspired
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The Hidden Financial Cost of Divorce Is No Joke0
- Culture, Economics, Family, Featured, Western Civilization
- May 26, 2026
“June is bustin’ out all over,” the old Rodgers and Hammerstein song tells us, and escorting its arrival are dozens of weddings, for, as another old show tune explains, “Oh, they say when you marry in June / You’re a bride all your life. And the bridegroom who marries in June / Gets a sweetheart
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Is Hollywood Rediscovering the Christian Redemption Arc?0
- Culture, Entertainment, Featured, Religion
- May 26, 2026
What in the world is going on with “Euphoria”? In an earlier article, I expressed my surprise that the rather indecent HBO show “Euphoria” portrayed Christian faith in a positive light numerous times in its Season 3 premiere. Now, in episode six, which is titled “Stand Still and See,” a quote from Exodus 14:13, we find protagonist
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