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...
Parenting changes how we think about and defend the idea of calling. Up to the moment of the birth of your child, your calling has been mostly your...
Hollywood’s demonizing of business is nothing new. Who can forget iconic characters like Mr. Potter in It’s a Wonderful Life, Gordon Gekko in Wall Street, or even President...
As my newsfeed fills up with pictures of young men and women outfitted in long gowns and mortarboard caps, I can’t help but notice that many of their...
If C.S. Lewis is the Protestant apologist beloved by both Catholics and Protestants, G.K. Chesterton is the Catholic apologist adored by both groups as well. Chesterton grew up...
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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...