Did Cervantes Kill Chivalry?

Did Cervantes Kill Chivalry? 1

Four hundred years ago, the famous Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra passed away. He has since been heralded as one of the greatest writers in the Spanish language. However, word of his death had little impact on Castilian society. No public honors or national mourning marked the funeral of this Renaissance … Read more

Broken Trust: The Cause of Angry Politics

Broken Trust: The Cause of Angry Politics 1

Everyone agrees that there is something different about today’s angry politics. The ordinary issues that have shaped the political debate for years have largely remained the same. The economy is still in bad shape, terrorism remains a top concern and the deficit is still growing as fast as ever. The mood of … Read more

Tracing the Sordid Origins of the Culture of Death

Tracing the Sordid Origins of the Culture of Death 1

  “Three generations of imbeciles are enough.” With these words, Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes concluded the majority opinion in Buck vs. Bell. The Virginia law allowing the forced sterilization of the so-called “feebleminded” was upheld as constitutional. Carrie Buck, a young woman from Virginia, was ordered to be forcibly sterilized. … Read more

Who Does Not Pray Is a Traitor

Who Does Not Pray Is a Traitor 4

All too often people have a wrong perspective on prayer. They think that by asking for things in prayer, they are pestering God who does not look kindly upon their petitions. Such an attitude is completely wrong since we need prayer if we are to obtain heaven. If God wishes our salvation … Read more

Are Wind Turbines Really Clean and Green?

Are Wind Turbines Really Clean and Green? 1

Wind turbines look deceptively “clean” with their white gleaming blades smoothly spinning in the wind, effortlessly producing green power for an energy-hungry world. However, the construction of these behemoths is not environmentally friendly at all. For example, thirty-three turbine generators destined for Scotland were made in the most un-environmentally friendly country in … Read more

What It Means for America to Be Great

What It Means for America to Be Great 1

One thing I ardently desire is that America continue to be great. This natural and wholesome sentiment is born of a patriotism of which I am not ashamed. I am proud to be an American and so I desire the best for my country. Contrary to the prevailing conventional wisdom, I do … Read more

The Emperor Is Wearing Pajamas: The Decline of Dress

The Emperor Is Wearing Pajamas: The Decline of Dress 1

The modern attitude toward dress is that it has little effect on the way people function. In fact, people are advised that the more comfortable they are, the more efficient and happy they will be. People generally respond to such advice by collectively retreating into a shabby array of blue jeans or … Read more