UPDATE 10/6/19: Always a pleasure, always illuminating, always worthwhile. New from Mme. Paglia: Provocations. UPDATE 3/1/18: Camille warns rightly of the ominous consequences of the …
Why Does Religious Freedom Matter?
Religious liberty and a thriving religious culture are defining attributes of the United States, characterizing the American order as much as its political system and market economy.[1] From the earliest settlements of the 17th century to the great social reform causes led by religious congregations in the late 19th century and again in the 20th century, religion has been a dominant theme of American life.
Obama, the Inattentive Student of Gandhi
On his recent trip to India, President Obama was lavish in his praise for Mahatma Gandhi. Obama maintained that Gandhi’s message of being “the change we seek in the world” was instrumental in inspiring his own journey from community organizer to President of the United States. “I might not be standing here today,” said the president, had it not been for the Great Soul’s influence.
Religion Facts
There is no topic more controversial and potentially explosive than religion. Although many faiths appear similar, their practices vary widely and their benefits to humanity widely divergent. …