Ever since the first Bitcoin was mined in January of 2009, we’ve seen an ever-growing interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain — the technology upon which Bitcoin is based. What are we to make of it all? Continue Reading...
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June 15, 2021
Charity misdirected: New study explores Christian attitudes about orphanages
Orphan care has long been a central focus of Christian missions, prompting many churches to offer significant support for orphanages around the world, whether through financial donations, short-term missions trips, or actual adoption. Continue Reading...
June 11, 2021
Parenting after the pandemic: More freedom, less ‘safetyism’
Should parents prioritize extreme safety or thoughtfully push their kids toward independence and self-reliance? It’s a question that moms and dads have long grappled with, and in light of the recent waves of lockdowns and school closures, there are likely plenty of lessons to be learned. Continue Reading...
June 07, 2021
The ‘chicken and egg’ interplay of religious liberty and economic freedom
The contributions of religious life to economic prosperity are increasingly evident, prompting many to study the relationship between the two. A recent study from Canada found that religion adds billions to the economy. Continue Reading...
June 05, 2021
America is crossing economic Rubicon of government management
If anyone had any lingering doubts about where American economic policy is heading over the next four years, those should have been removed by President Joe Biden’s proposed $6 trillion budget for 2022. Continue Reading...
June 02, 2021
Beyond nationalism and globalism: Jesus points to another kingdom
In our era of hyper-partisanship, often we think of political divides in simple terms of Republicans versus Democrats, or progressives versus conservatives. Nevertheless, even today there are some divides that cut across party lines. Continue Reading...
May 26, 2021
Why capitalism is worth conserving
Amid the waves of populism and protectionism sweeping across the American Right, capitalism has become a favorite target of many prominent conservatives, blamed for the decline of religion, the demise of the family, and the erosion of civil society. Continue Reading...
May 24, 2021
The ‘man of public spirit’: Politics as art, not science
Politicians have given us many occasions to be critical of their actions. Politics, like all sausage making, is rarely palatable.
Nevertheless, Aristotle observed that man is by nature a political animal, drawn into association with others in order to satisfy inherently social needs. Continue Reading...
May 20, 2021
Finding meaning in work: Christian vocation means working with ‘holy intent’
America’s new secular religions of “workism” and “careerism” are leading to all sorts of cultural decay, from cults of self-esteem to the decline of the family and beyond.
Our work has plenty of meaning, but without the right moral foundation and transcendent focus, our quests for economic purpose can quickly devolve into a base idolatry of the self. Continue Reading...
May 14, 2021
Why a baby boom would be good for the environment
It’s become fashionable for doomsday prophets to predict that “overpopulation” will lead to mass starvation and environmental catastrophe. Now, however, with humanity facing a global crash in birthrates, many experts are rightly changing their tune. Continue Reading...