Category Archives: Timeless Principles
“Tolerate” anything?
So if the latest Gallup poll can be believed (almost a 10% swing in one year?), over 50% of Americans are just fine and dandy with homosexual marriage. Excuse me if I don’t throw a party (divorce and our hyper-sexual … Continue reading
A Military Tribute for Memorial Day
You can thank the troops on Memorial Day – or any day – at Let’s Say Thanks where Xerox provides a way for you to recognize U.S. troops stationed overseas. Pick out a card design (selected from a pool of … Continue reading
Decisions, decisions…
The contrast between these two stories is stark – and thought-provoking. What would you or I do? Which of these people would we rather have for our neighbor? And maybe most importantly, which behavior makes for a healthy society? Lotto … Continue reading
Want happier kids? Stay married!
Research confirms what most human beings have known for centuries; children fare better when mom and dad stay together, even when their marriage isn’t the greatest. Now, if only social scientists would stop hiding that truth. Traditional-marriage advocates say scientists … Continue reading
The Wisdom of George Washington
Tomorrow, April 30th, is the 222nd anniversary of George Washington’s inauguration as America’s first president. The current occupant of the White House could learn much from Washington’s example as executive-in-chief, and his inaugural address (with acknowledgment to William J. Bennett’s … Continue reading
A happy, welcome trend
Catholic vocations are growing among Dominican sisters – and friars. It’s really encouraging to hear several of the brothers speak of the Truth; “God’s Truth is always the same”. If only we could all get back to that foundational point, … Continue reading
Stolen childhood
OK – so now we know. The sexual revolution of the sixties wasn’t the glorious solution to the mythical angst and repression of the fifties that it was purported to be. “Free sex” never really is. Just look back over … Continue reading
God’s ratings are slipping
Just came across a recent, enlightening post by Dennis Prager: “Why God Isn’t Doing Well These Days”. Prager lists four reasons why he believes God is falling out of favor. His arguments tie in nicely with my last post – … Continue reading
A not very “comforting” survey
We used to turn to God: Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will keep your hearts … Continue reading
Self-Reliance – what a concept!
Yes it’s sad that America has actually reached the point where we need something called the National Self Reliance Organization. Think Katrina. But it is encouraging that this guy is doing something about it. If you live in the Denver … Continue reading
