The concept of alienation was important to Karl Marx. As he defined it, workers were alienated from the product of their labors. Today alienation has a broader meaning,...
In a recent interview with Outcomes magazine, Gregory Thornbury, president of The King’s College in New York City, was asked what advice he had for Christian leaders seeking...
At my recent wedding, eight of my favorite women stood by my side. My bridesmaids hailed from eight different cities, and those cities are often changing. Despite distance,...
As we prepare to celebrate the 239th anniversary of the signing of Declaration of Independence, far too many Americans have bought into the idea that the American founding...
In 1982, famous philosopher and diplomat, Michael Novak changed the minds of many people, particularly Christians, about the benefits of capitalism with his iconic book, The Spirit of...
The debate over income inequality continues unabated. Quotes like this one from a recent CNN article are common: “The stakes are high because we understand inequality to be...
The Pope’s latest encyclical, Laudato Si’ (or “Be Praised”), sparked a theological debate between Catholics, Protestants, and even many non-Christians about the environment, climate change, and the global...
Missionaries have been using businesses on the field to support their ministries for generations. These businesses have often been inefficient, struggle financially, and lack the proper expertise to...
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Acton U: “Sentimental Humanitarianism” Is the Worst Temptation in Our World Today
Dr. Samuel Gregg kicked off Acton University on Tuesday night in Grand Rapids with a lecture entitled “Truth, Reason, and the Quest for Equality.” According to him, the...