During the nineteenth-century debates over slavery, many of the institution’s most ardent defenders opposed a liberal society for being antithetical to the Southern slave economy. One theorist in this mold was George Fitzhugh, a Virginian lawyer and social theorist whom the famously-caned Radical Republican Charles Sumner described as “a leading writer among Slave-masters.” Writing only a few years before the...

　　Good friend and fellow economist, Arnold Harberger, describes Milton Friedman as having “no frills, no pettiness, no fear.” It is with this countenance that Friedman spearheaded the monetarist movement in opposition to the prevailing wisdom of Keynesian economics throughout the twentieth century. Milton Friedman was a counter-revolutionary stalwart in advocating for the merits of unfettered markets and limited governmental interference....

Were coming up to another amazing month of Ramadan. How do we prepare? If this will be your first Ramadan, welcome to this beautiful time of the year. A New Muslim? 6 Tips to Spiritually Prepare for Ramadan Imagine that a rich VIP, who promises a great deal of wealth, is going to visit your house, what do you do?...

　　It is Finished! (And it really is.) 　　by Julie Zine Coleman 　　“After this, Jesus, knowing that all things had already been accomplished, to fulfill the Scripture, said, “I am thirsty.” A jar full of sour wine was standing there; so they put a sponge full of the sour wine upon a branch of hyssop and brought it up to His...

Modern day rehabilitation centers, spas, and wellness retreats use multi-faceted programs incorporating strictly regulated diet, sleeping, fitness, and meditation routines to facilitate the recuperation, recovery and cure of participants. The latter might be affected with a mental condition, substance abuse problems, addiction, or any other physical ailment. Your Salah is Your Oxygen The result of this stint in rehab is...

　　Dune: Part Two is a blockbuster worthy of the name. Earning over $200 million dollars so far at the box office, it is the highest-grossing film of 2024, and proof that, in the era of superhero film fatigue—as well as the failure of storytelling that characterized Disney’s Star Wars trilogy—there is a real opening to attract audiences with new and...

　　I was surprised by Jesse Wegman’s essay, “The Crisis in Teaching Constitutional Law,” which purports to show that a newly “politicized” Supreme Court has exploded the possibility of teaching the foundation of our legal system. I hadn’t experienced a crisis teaching constitutional law and, to be honest, I was also a little embarrassed for my profession by some of the...

　　What It Means that Christ Died for God's Elect 　　By Jonathan Gibson 　　“For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he...

　　Pastors of Hispanic Protestant churches in the United States maintain immense gratitude for their role, but many face financial struggles. Their congregations reflect diverse worship styles, but they have a unified desire to reach and serve their communities. 　　Lifeway Research partnered with numerous denominations and church networks to survey Hispanic Protestant pastors in the United States for a study sponsored...

For every important event in our life it is useful to plan ahead and make needed preparations so that this occasion becomes an unforgettable event. Days are passing quickly as we are fast approaching the month of Ramadan. Have you prepared yet your plan and program for the best month of the year? A Gift From God Spiritually Gearing Up...