Mixed Feelings for a Fallen Foe

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Thanks to modern technology, when the Japan earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis occurred, the world knew within minutes, even seconds. Thanks to modern technology, millions all over the globe watched Kate Middleton walk down the aisle of Westminster Abbey, and watched Prince William kiss his bride. Thanks to modern technology, when President Obama announced an [...]

Christianity: Hope of Civilization or Failed Medicine?

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The church of the western world is largely in decline. While the statistics vary, any casual observer can see that, regardless of church attendance numbers, the church is going out of style fast. Her influence in the political and cultural sphere have dwindled to almost nonexistence, her presence in education has been severely cut short, [...]

9/11 Quran Burner – Think of the Consequences

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Last month I wrote regarding the American Influence that we sometimes don’t even realize we have. I pointed out “how ignorant we can often be of the immeasurable influence we have” and I asked “what will we do with that responsibility?”. This month I want to address a specific way an American will influence the [...]

War, Peace, and the Human Soul

In the last 2,000 years, according to historians, we have had a grand total of 100 years of peace. That is, there have only been 100 years scattered among two millennia in which there has not been some kind of armed conflict somewhere in the world. A classmate of mine today, who has lived through [...]

Of Paper Lanterns and Growing-Up Memories

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I’m a 23 year old who lives at home. Not my home, but my parents’ home. Call me a product of a bad economy. Call me smart. It’s up to you. I sometimes call myself confused. Living at home has been good, but at times, it’s a little weird. Take for example, the night my [...]