We find some tribalism in the state. The state obviously manifests this infestation through the increase of special interest groups, compartmentalized bureaucracy, and fragmented visions of unity amongst the political parties (conservative...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
To understand this fragmentation and balkanization, tribalism must be defined. Webster summarizes thusly: “exaltation of the tribe above other groups” [or “strong in-group loyalty,” Webster, 11ed.]. In its more extreme forms, tribalism results in...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I recently perused the latest edition of Wired. The article, “The Rise and Fall of the Hit”, caught my attention. It was an intelligent digest of how technology has recently mutated our relatively unified cultured (via the industrial revolution)...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
While at the Pro-life rally Saturday afternoon, a pleasant middle-agedwoman approached my wife."Would you like a prayer card, ma'am?" she politely asked."Is that a picture of Mary??" my wife cautiously replied."Why, yes it is.""I am sorry, but we...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
That is how some see the dominance of the Democratic party in Congress (just by listening to a few talk shows anyway...). And then there is Prager. Still upset about Keith Ellison. And Keith got his wish: he was sworn in on the Koran.But what does...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
What is going on in the world of Christianity? Here are a few persons and events that won't easily be forgotten: I chose religion because where the church goes so goes the culture…and the politics…and the laws….you get the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
After watching The Grinch Who Stole Christmas for the umpteenth time, an idea spawned in my mind. At first it was subtle, but it grew full-blown during the catchy tune that maligned Mr. Grinch:You're a monster, Mr. Grinch.Your heart's an empty...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The national talk-show host, Dennis Prager, contends that the newly elected Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) should not be allowed to swear into office upon the Koran “because the act undermines American civilization.”To let this pass without a...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Trapped between a day of druidism and a season of commercialism, Thanksgiving receives less and less worth in our nation. Since we have collective amnesia and willful ignorance, we have slowly forgotten what this holiday is supposed to be about....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Daniel Elazar, member of presidential commission and of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, wrote a World History Curriculum (Article 2). This internationally respected Jewish scholar has written some of the most detailed essays that...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
