8 Reasons to STOP Cussing

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Cussing is like a virus. It has spread virtually everywhere: TV, movies, music, books, and daily conversation. Like every bad habit, it’s hard to stop. So here are eight compelling reasons to kick the bad habit and STOP cussing. 1.  Real Men Don’t Cuss Real men know that vulgarity doesn’t breed character … Read more

Is the Benedict Option the Answer to Neo-Barbarianism?

Is the Benedict Option the Answer to Neo-Barbarianism? 2

At a recent talk, I compared our days to the times of the barbarian invasions and the fall of the Roman Empire. It is a fairly common comparison that applies to decadent societies like our own. In the end, I highlighted the need to continue to fight the Culture War and thus … Read more

Finding Happiness in the Lost Virtue of Duty

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In the twenty-first century, the virtue of duty is paradoxically both greatly admired and shamefully despised. On the one hand, certain forms of duty, such as military service, are still widely appreciated. A common sight in airports, malls, and other public places is that of perfect strangers approaching soldiers in uniform and … Read more

The Stuff Nobody Wants

The Stuff Nobody Wants

 As those from the Depression and World War II eras die, their children are left to resolve a tragic problem that past generations did not face. The problem involves stuff nobody wants. The possessions of parents are no longer prized by many children. The family silver means little to them. Even sentimental reasons … Read more

What Makes People Pay for a Walking Companion?

What Makes People Pay for a Walking Companion?

Sociologist Robert Nisbet once said that the quest for community cannot be suppressed. It is one of the most powerful needs of human nature. Through community, a clear sense of purpose and belonging is established. People feel they belong to institutions that help put them in order. Many think social media can … Read more

Update: “Gender Free” Target Now Becoming Profit Free

Update: “Gender Free” Target Now Becoming Profit Free

In April of 2016, Target Corporation announced that it would spend $20 million to install “gender neutral” dressing rooms and bathrooms in its entire 300 department stores nationwide. This move pandered to the politically correct diktats of those who are promoting the next step in the sexual revolution

Why Treating Everyone Equally Is a Problem

Why Treating Everyone Equally Is a Problem 2

I recently received an e-mail from someone who questioned me on a comment I made about manners. I had said that manners presuppose distinctions. They call upon us to honor those who are excellent with special treatment. At the same time, they allow us to show compassion and consideration toward those who … Read more

What’s Left for the Left to Do?

What’s Left for the Left to Do?

If the 2016 elections proved anything, it was that the classic American order still prevails. Americans still have a strong attachment to the Founders’ vision of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. Translating this conservative vision into Red State terms, this means that many Americans still stubbornly cling to their morals, guns, … Read more