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How faith and culture intersect, discussion on topics such as economics, education, abortion, family life, movies, media, and religious liberty.

Chris Pratt Shares the Gospel

Chris Pratt accepting the Generation Award at the MTV Movie Awards shared with the audience and those watching on TV some essential truths.

The Wrong Way to Reach LGBTQ People During Pride Month

Shane Vander Hart: As Christians, we are called to love our neighbors, and that includes our LGBTQ neighbors. We are to love them as ourselves. We should also tell them the truth.

Reflecting on “Suicide of the West” by Jonah Goldberg

Collin Brendemuehl: Jonah Goldberg’s work is useful. It’s a little short-sighted in its rejection of Burke. He paints a proper picture of the swamp. He understands the problem of Marx and Darwin in politics. And he clarifies the conservative principle well that economic class is mutable.

The Irish Abortion Referendum: The Fight To Save The 8th

On Friday, May 25th Ireland will vote on whether or not to remove the 8th amendment that bans abortion unless the woman’s life is threatened. John Gustavsson who is in Ireland canvassing for the pro-life cause gives an update.

Are We Witnessing Hollywood Conservative Streak in Avengers: Infinity War?

Collin Brendemuehl: In Avengers: Infinity War there is a subtext of honesty that conservatives should recognize and acknowledge. It’s something we’ve been looking forward to seeing for several decades. I dare say that this movie is making pro-life overtures.

(Video) Ben Shapiro: Marxists Want to Abolish Family

Ben Shapiro speaking at Liberty University’s Convocation, North America’s largest weekly gathering of Christian students, said, “Breaking down the family is a precondition to building up the state.”

Kevin Williamson: An Example of the Silencing of the Right

Shane Vander Hart: Kevin Williamson’s firing at The Atlantic is an example of the left silencing those with whom they disagree. If he is “too extreme,” what influential conservative voice out there do they believe isn’t?

(Video) Gun Violence and the Culture of Life

Shane Vander Hart: Governor Matt Bevin (R-KY) gave an incredible response to the question of how one can value children’s lives and still oppose gun control. He discussed how gun violence is a cultural problem, not a gun problem.

Tucker Carlson: American Men Are In Crisis and It Is Being Ignored

Tucker Carlson during his show on Fox News on Wednesday night kicked off a series focusing on men in America who he says are in a crisis that is being ignored.

Character Education and a Civil Society

David Lantz: For much of our history, character education taught what researcher Charles Murray calls America’s four founding virtues: Honesty, industriousness, marriage, and religion. Today, these founding virtues are being destroyed, leading to the unraveling of We the People.

Binny’s Beverage Depot Protects Its Beer Better Than We Protect Our Kids

Steve C. Sherman: We need to protect our kids as much as Binny’s Beverage Depot protects its booze! It is time to place armed guards in schools.

There’s More To Black History Than Slavery

Marilyn Singleton: In today’s climate where some black leaders imply that white Americans are racists, only personal experiences can slay that fire-breathing dragon.

Timothy Gloege Gets Evangelicals Wrong

Collin Brendemuehl: All of us who are evangelical — pentecostal, fundamental, reformed, Anabaptist — we all share in something that lets us fellowship. Of course, we don’t agree on all of it. But we do share in Christ and common core truths.

Why Do Evangelicals Tend to Be Politically Conservative?

Collin Brendemuehl: It is not that conservatism and evangelicalism go hand-in-hand. There is no theological or political bond between them. Evangelicalism existed before conservatism and will exist after it is gone.

A Softer Side to Eugenics?

Collin Brendemuehl: There is not an acceptable side to the eugenics movement, but not all of it is overtly ugly and remains a big part of our pop culture.

Have We Become Slaves to Data?

Collin Brendemuehl: It will be a difficult transition for our society to move toward liberty and away from being driven by the mix of Hollywood and Madison Ave.