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Cultural Christians and the Work of Remembering

Were Christians always stronger in their profession of the Faith than in their practice of it? plicated. Read More… Let me begin where I’ll also end: Nadya Williams’ latest book, Cultural Christians in the Early Church (Zondervan), is a masterful exercise in historical research, pelling portrait of early Christians who professed Jesus with their words but not with their actions. It’s also thoroughly enjoyable to read. Engaging in style and rich in human detail, it’s designed for a general audience,...

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9 Things You Should Know About the U.S. Constitution

Constitution Day is celebrated in America every year on September 17, the anniversary of the day the framers signed the document. Here are nine things you should know about the U.S. Constitution. 1. The Constitution contains 4,543 words, including the signatures and has four sheets, 28-3/4 inches by 23-5/8 inches each. It contains 7,591 words including the 27 amendments. It is the oldest and shortest written Constitution of any major government in the world. 2. Thomas Jefferson did not sign...

Fighting Terrorism By Promoting Religious Freedom

The fight against global terrorism is a battle of ideas as much as brawn, says Robert George, and environments that promote freedom of thought and belief empower moderate ideas and voices to denounce extremist hatred and violence: Central to this effort is understanding two things. First, extremist groups seek to capitalize on the fact that religion plays a critical role in the lives of billions. Nearly 84 percent of the world’s population has some religious affiliation. In many areas of...

Less Poverty Or Less Hunger?

The U.S. government food stamp program, better known as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is being credited for “alleviating poverty” as the government releases statistics for 2012. SNAP plays a crucial, but often underappreciated, role in alleviating poverty,” said Stacy Dean, an expert on the program with the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, a Washington-based research group that focuses on social programs and budget policy. The Washington Post goes so far as to say “4 million more people would...

Audio: Tea Party Catholic Hits the Airwaves in Louisiana

Acton’s Director of Research Samuel Gregg has been making the rounds on our nations airwaves over the last week promoting his excellent new book, Tea Party Catholic. Today, he joined hostJeff Crouere on Metaire, Louisiana’s WGSO 990 AM. You can listen to the interview via the audio player below: ...

Audio: Tea Party Catholic in Ocala, Florida

Acton Director of Research Samuel Gregg continues his radio rounds today with an interview in support of his new book,Tea Party Catholic, on WOCA 96.3FM in Ocala Florida. You can hear his discussion on AM Ocala Live! via the audio player below: ...

September 17: Constitution Day In The United States

By federal law, September 17 is Constitution Day. That makes it a very good day to read the U.S. Constitution, especially if you happen to be a U.S. citizen. Maybe the last time you read it was in high school, or maybe you’ve never read it (it’s okay; I won’t tell anyone.) Surely, you remember the Preamble, at least, don’t you? Andrew Guthrie Ferguson atThe Atlantic has a few tips to get you through the 4400 words of the founding...

When Moral Law Trumps a Hip Hop Hoax

The BBC reports on a major hoax pulled by Scottish rappers Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd. The college friends pretended to be Americans and lived a lie for three years in order to secure a record deal and tour the UK and eventually the world as rappers. The hoax lasted until the truth caught up with them from the inside out. Back in 2001, the rappers were laughed out of the room when they met pany executives in London and...

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Having Time Alone

　　Having Time Alone 　　Weekly Overview: 　　Why should we spend time alone with God? Why is meeting with God in the secret place so important? Until we gain an understanding of the immense value and availability of encountering God, we will never consistently engage in this foundational, vital practice. As we discover God’s heart to meet with us in order that...

The Supreme Court and Online Age Verification

　　This month, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in a key case, Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, about state-level mandates for age verification measures to access online pornography. On the one hand, proponents of these laws argue they will protect children from inappropriate content. On the other, critics argue they pose a serious threat to free speech. Two Law Liberty...

A New Kind of Astronaut

　　Two themes dominated the story of the first American pioneers who ventured into space. The first was the remarkable bravery and heroism that the world’s first generation of space explorers displayed in breaking the bonds of Earth’s gravitational force, both literally and figuratively. The second was the national character of the endeavor. 　　The men who first ventured into space were...

　　During Robert Bork’s bruising nomination process in 1987, a reporter realized that he and Bork frequented the same video store. This reporter hit on the idea of asking to see Bork’s rental history, and, lo and behold, a clerk coughed it right up. The list was not what sank Bork’s nomination—the good judge was fond of Cary Grant and Alfred...

Sleep Training the American People

　　As a new chapter opens for American politics, it is natural to feel a certain uneasiness. What lies ahead? Will Americans continue to enjoy the peace and prosperity with which we have for so long been blessed, or will our way of life be torn asunder, as customs and conventions are reordered by an aggressive state? 　　Naturally, I am thinking...

How the Supreme Court Can Protect Digital Childhood

　　The smartphone has transformed American childhood. Kids today respond above all to social media’s panopticon of perpetual peer judgment and corporate-funded online influencers. As a result, kids have less need for the approval of parents, teachers, coaches, and ministers. As their role in raising kids weakens, screens play an ever more pivotal role in today’s digital childhood. 　　While often viewed...

The Storytelling of Clint Eastwood

　　Clint Eastwood is an unstoppable force. An actor and a director who has been building his career since his first appearance on screen in 1955, Eastwood, now 94 years old, has directed and produced a new film. Juror #2 was released in November, and like many of Eastwood’s films, it deals with justice and moral dilemmas that characters face. In...

The Light of the World

　　Saturday, January 11, 2025 　　The Light of the World 　　“Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, ‘I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.’” (John 8:12 NLT) 　　John 8:1-30 　　The Jewish religious leaders wanted revenge on Jesus. He...

What Is the Purpose of Christian Marriage?

　　What Is the Purpose of Christian Marriage? 　　By: Anne Dahlhauser 　　“So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” -Genesis 1:27 　　She held her hands out, and her palms faced me. Then she pulled her hands together, in front of her face so her thumbs touched. 　　“It’s...

A Prayer for the Parents of a Prodigal Child

　　A Prayer for the Parents of a Prodigal Child 　　By Alicia Searl 　　Bible Reading: 　　“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. - Luke 15:20 　　Listen or Read Below: 　　The parable of the prodigal son...

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