Culture

Statism’s First Casualty Is the Truthful Use of Language 0
- Culture
- April 9, 2018
Senator Hiram Johnson is credited with having said during World War I, “The first casualty, when war comes, is truth,” and this observation has been made in more or less the same words many times, both before and since Johnson made his statement. No doubt the declaration is true, but it is true in a
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C.S. Lewis Sounded the Alarm on the Dangers of Progressivism 0
- Culture
- April 9, 2018
C.S. Lewis: World-renowned author, philosopher, theologian. Christian apologist. Mere mention of his name fills our minds with images of faith-based allegory, of lions, witches, and wardrobes, of rational defenses of the Christian faith. But political commentator and staunch opponent of progressive ideals? That’s not what we think of when we think of C.S. Lewis. And
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9 Things We Fail to Admit about Transgender Kids (from an Endocrinologist)0
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- April 9, 2018
Five years ago, the idea that a healthy child might transition from one sex to another was still greeted with apprehension. Now, however, becoming “transgender” has turned into a bit of a fad, with even kindergarten classes aiding children with the transition process. Of course, the American public feels a necessity to go along with
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Debate Tournament Becomes Safe Space for Women Only 0
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- April 6, 2018
March is synonymous with tournament time. But March tournaments aren’t the sole domain of basketball. They’re also for “sports” such as debate. This latter type of tournament took place over the weekend in Vermont. Only there was something a bit different about this one. Instead of being co-ed like most college debates, this one was
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Why the Christian Right Opposes Pornography but Still Supports Trump 0
- Culture
- April 6, 2018
Many commentators have pointed out the hypocrisy of Christian leaders who claim a moral high ground while supporting President Donald Trump. The latest scandal involving an alleged extramarital affair with pornographic film star Stormy Daniels proves no exception. The Christian right that supports Trump has found ways to justify their support of the president, for
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The Mr. Rogers-ification of Christianity 0
- Culture
- April 6, 2018
As a former Pittsburgh-area kid, I love Mr. Rogers. His history as a Navy SEAL may be the stuff of urban legend, but as an ordained Presbyterian minister living out his calling as a children’s TV host, Fred Rogers helped generations of kids cope with issues like death, divorce, and anger. Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, which
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