Year: 2017

Liberals Are in Trouble – and They Know It

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Conservatives often complain about the lamentable state of their movement. They would do well to look left. Liberals are in greater trouble, and they know it. The recent special elections for vacant House seats made this evident. The thrashing liberals received in the 2016 elections were also a sign of an inability to communicate their … Read more

The Opiate Problem No One Wants to Solve

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The Opiate Problem No One Wants to Solve 2

Widespread abuse of opiates is sweeping the nation. Sectors of the rural population once thought immune to the scourge of drugs now appear vulnerable. This crisis is taxing the resources of many communities as they struggle to cope. However, like so many of these addiction problems, authorities are dealing with the effects of the epidemic, … Read more

Why Can’t Americans Enjoy Life?

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Why Can’t Americans Enjoy Life? 1

Modern American society promises to make life so much easier. No longer do most people have to labor long and hard to make ends meet. Americans should have plenty of time to enjoy their leisure. But many don’t take this time. They have a problem with leisure. According to a report commissioned by Project: Time … Read more

This Is the America I Celebrate on July 4th

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This Is the America I Celebrate on July 4th 1

Looking at the state of the nation, I wonder which America we are celebrating this July 4th. The nation is clearly divided, and thus many Americas appear. Not all are to be celebrated. This year has been particularly marked by disunity and vitriol. One image that particularly stands out in my mind is … Read more

Selfies and Divorce in the Digital Age

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Selfies and Divorce in the Digital Age

Divorce is one of the ugliest words in the English language. Its specter haunts countless marriages. For the divorced couple, it is often a constant source of stress and financial strain. It marks affected children the rest of their lives. Divorce was not frequent in times past. In fact, the stigma of … Read more

Saint Jacinta Marto, a Patron Saint for Meditating on Hell?

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Saint Jacinta Marto, a Patron Saint for Meditating on Hell?

The most impressive picture of the three seers of Fatima is the one taken soon after they had the vision of Hell. Saint Jacinta’s aspect, her gaze in particular, seems to churn with grave considerations. Hell: A Secret of Fatima The vision of Hell lasted only moments but it is evident from … Read more

Why the Fatima Centennial Is So Important

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""""[vc_column_text] 2017 marks the hundredth anniversary of Our Lady’s apparitions at Fatima from May 13th until October 13, 1917. Is this an important anniversary, and if so, why? Centennials are very important anniversaries. Churches, nations, organizations, individuals, all celebrate hundredth anniversaries with great importance. Medals are struck and ceremonies are performed to … Read more

How We Went From 17,000 to 15 Main Varieties of Apples

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How We Went From 17,000 to 15 Main Varieties of Apples

One of the benefits of modern mass markets is supposed to be the proliferation of choices. The modern consumer can choose from so many things available on a variety of platforms, be it off or online. This ability to select from plenty is considered one of the marvels of modern economy. However, … Read more