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  • Why Conservatives Are Losing – Part 2

    Why Conservatives Are Losing – Part 20

    In 1981, philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre published his magisterial After Virtue, in which he advocated that the West return to a more coherent understanding of morality. In his 2007 prologue to the third edition, MacIntyre acknowledged one important shortcoming of his project: “I had now learned from Aquinas that my attempt to provide an account of

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  • Understanding the Logic of our Cultural Chaos

    Understanding the Logic of our Cultural Chaos0

    Ruth Benedict was a cultural anthropologist who studied the Japanese extensively in World War II. She reflected on her findings in The Chrysanthemum and the Sword. These days, many individuals have a sense of a culture in turmoil, of societal chaos. Everything seems to be in a state of flux and there is a great

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  • Oxford Scholar: 5 Problems with Today’s Education System

    Oxford Scholar: 5 Problems with Today’s Education System0

    When it comes to the education system, have you ever had the sense that something was… well, a bit off? That is to say, everything seemed to be swimming along fine on the surface, but deep down you had a nagging feeling that something was wrong? If so, you’re in good company. Author Dorothy Sayers,

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  • Like Father, Like Son?

    Like Father, Like Son?0

    Due to digging by CBS News, it appears that in the case of the Orlando terrorist Omar Mateen that the apple didn’t fall far from the tree. While Omar Mateen was born in the U.S., his father Seddique Mir Mateen was an immigrant from Afghanistan. According to CBS News, “the Orlando gay club gunman’s father

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  • Is School Violence Linked to the Breakdown of the Family?

    Is School Violence Linked to the Breakdown of the Family?0

    Another school year is winding to a close, and teachers and administrators are likely breathing a sigh of relief, particularly since the year was filled with increased disciplinary problems and behavioral incidents from coast to coast. Unfortunately, American schools aren’t the only ones wrestling with a surge in discipline problems. The negative behavior bug seems

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  • Gay Activist: ‘We’re Sitting Ducks’ in Gun-Free Zones

    Gay Activist: ‘We’re Sitting Ducks’ in Gun-Free Zones0

    While the majority of the calls in the aftermath of the slaughter in Orlando have been for more stringent gun control laws, a few people have argued that these laws are part of the problem. Tom G. Palmer, a gay man and the successful plaintiff in Palmer vs. District of Columbia, a case that affirmed

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  • Emotional Reactions to Terrorism Lead to Dubious Policy

    Emotional Reactions to Terrorism Lead to Dubious Policy0

    In the wake of terrorist attacks, it is common to feel anger, sorrow, and a very human impulse to do something. Since we can do little but mourn the victims, we often resort to saying what must be done. In our highly polarized society, this often means blaming others and pointing fingers (often on social

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  • Abstaining from Sex Until Marriage Helps Marriages Last

    Abstaining from Sex Until Marriage Helps Marriages Last0

    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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  • Study: Chivalry Not Dead After All

    Study: Chivalry Not Dead After All0

    If you asked the American public if chivalry is still alive and well, many would likely give an answer in the negative. A 2010 Harris Poll confirmed this idea when it found that more than 80 percent of Americans agreed with the statement, “Women today are treated with less chivalry than in the past.” But

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