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Our Culture of Narcissism Fosters Misery. Here’s Why.2
- Culture, Philosophy
- May 28, 2024
“You be you.” “Follow your heart.” “Pursue your dreams.” “Be yourself.” Such are the individualistic mantras of the 21st century, which continually call us to look inward for our “true selves” and lasting happiness. Historian and social critic Christopher Lasch called this a culture of narcissism. But does happiness truly come from within? Thaddeus Williams
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Is Commercial Surrogacy a Human Rights Disaster?3
“This is the most pro-family thing that the Legislature has done,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer as she signed to legalise commercial surrogacy. Every American state has its own laws on surrogacy; until this year, a strict ban was in place in Michigan. Now it has joined the majority of states that permit some form of commercial surrogacy. The only
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As a Former Working Mom, Here’s Why Harrison Butker’s Speech Doesn’t Offend Me7
There’s been quite a bit of controversy lately concerning Harrison Butker’s recent commencement speech, particularly his comments endorsing motherhood and homemaking. As you could probably guess, those on the left side of the political spectrum (especially feminists) have harshly criticized his remarks, and conservatives, by and large, have rushed to his defense. As a mother
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Why Stereotypes Can Be Rational6
- Culture
- May 24, 2024
Few terms get worse press than stereotype. We are constantly told that it is bad, bad, bad and never, ever justified, in any situation. And yet it is a deeply innate element of human reasoning. Even when you try to force people to stop doing it, they do it anyway. This likely means it must
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Friday Comic: Brain Freeze!0
- Entertainment
- May 24, 2024
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COVID Vax–Injured Executive Battles Back7
On August 28, 2021, Christine Hoehne’s world turned upside down. Until that pivotal day, Christine had been a high-achieving global benefits manager and consultant, working on healthcare and well-being programs for employees in over 150 countries. She was a mother of three, an avid traveler, and a marathon runner. She lived a full, vibrant, and
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What Kafka, COVID, and Music Have in Common1
- Culture
- May 23, 2024
The last orchestral performance I went to was shortly after our local orchestra resumed limited, socially distanced performances after the initial shutdown. That was in November 2020, nearly two full months after Governor DeSantis had removed any official statewide restrictions. It was a Kafkaesque experience. At the dawn of the night, I felt really good about it.
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As a Husband and Father, I Endorse Harrison Butker’s Speech6
In February, Harrison Butker kicked the longest field goal in Super Bowl history—a massive 57-yard three-pointer—to help carry the Kansas City Chiefs to a rollicking win over the San Francisco 49ers. Recently, he’s made headlines again—this time, arguably, for far more profound reasons. Butker was invited to give the commencement address at Benedictine College, a
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A Century Ago G.K. Chesterton Had an Accidentally Accurate Vision of an Islamic Britain0
- Literature, History, Religion
- May 22, 2024
29 May sees 150 years since the birth of G.K. Chesterton, the once-famed English writer and Catholic apologist – now a deeply unfashionable figure. Perhaps the single book which sums up best why Chesterton is not much read on university syllabuses today is his 1914 novel The Flying Inn, also celebrating 110 years in print in 2024.
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