Source link For most of the 21st century, a mob of Grinches has controlled American culture and politics. These are the Chicken Littles who have wailed that “climate change” would …
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Source link “But the fountain sprang up and the bird sang downRedeem the time, redeem the dreamThe token of the word unheard, unspoken” – T. S. Eliot, “Ash Wednesday” In his …
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Source link Long considered one of the most influential, provocative, and beautiful works of literature in Western civilization, Dante’s “Divine Comedy” deserves even more attention for its profound spiritual and …
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Source link While rarely discussed today, eutrapelia is an ancient Greek virtue that breeds charity, gratitude, and openness. Focused on the arts of humor, conversation, and recreation, it helps us grow more …
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Source link A friend of mine recently told me how much her family loves their new neighborhood, particularly its kid-friendly nature. The park is close, she explained, and no one …
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Source link In mid-April, a long box weighing about 80 pounds showed up on the front porch of the house I rent. An exterior tag announced that the box contained …
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Source link Comedian Rodney Dangerfield operated in the world of “The Godfather,” the film about criminals who stress family, loyalty, manhood, and respect. The movie’s repeated emphasis on respect – “I said …
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Source link Message from Walker: “Intellectual Takeout depends on donors like you to bring my work and the work of my stellar colleagues to the public. I love writing about …
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Source link What in the world is going on with “Euphoria”? In an earlier article, I expressed my surprise that the rather indecent HBO show “Euphoria” portrayed Christian faith in a …
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Source link “June is bustin’ out all over,” the old Rodgers and Hammerstein song tells us, and escorting its arrival are dozens of weddings, for, as another old show tune …