Religion and Civic Life

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Scott S. Powell and Ann H. McLean
September 27, 2023
Religion and Civic Life
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Removing the Reconciliation Monument From Arlington Cemetery—Illegal and a Disgrace

Scott S. Powell and Ann H. McLean
September 27, 2023
Religion and Civic Life
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Why should Americans oppose the decision of the now disbanded “Congressional Naming Commission”  to remove from Arlington Cemetery the Moses Ezekiel Reconciliation Monument—one of the greatest works of art in that hallowed ground? Read More ›
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ON TOP OF THE WORLD
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Scott S. Powell
September 4, 2023
Religion and Civic Life
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Labor Day: Celebrating the Vision of Human Flourishing

Scott S. Powell
September 4, 2023
Religion and Civic Life
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For most people, Labor Day is a rather vague holiday without the clarity and meaning typically associated with other holidays. Yet in its most complete context, Labor Day should be recognized as the holiday that celebrates not only labor, but also the ideas, job creators, and institutions central to the flourishing of the United States and its people. Read More ›
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Nancy Pearcey
June 27, 2023
Religion and Civic Life
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The Toxic War on Masculinity

Nancy Pearcey
June 27, 2023
Religion and Civic Life
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“Why Can’t We Hate Men?” asks a headline in the Washington Post. A trendy hashtag is #KillAllMen. Books are sold titled I Hate Men, No Good Men, and Are Men Necessary? How did an ideology arise that condemns masculinity as dangerous and destructive?     Bestselling author Nancy Pearcey has a knack for tackling the tough issues of our day. A former agnostic, Pearcey Read More ›

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Christian Easter concept. Jesus Christ resurrection. Empty tomb of Jesus with light. Born to Die, Born to Rise.
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Scott S. Powell
April 6, 2023
Religion and Civic Life
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Jesus Christ’s Resurrection: The Best Documented Event of Ancient History

Scott S. Powell
April 6, 2023
Religion and Civic Life
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It turns out that Easter, which has its ultimate meaning in the resurrection, is one of ancient history’s most carefully scrutinized and best-attested events. The resurrection is real and changes everything. Easter is the commemoration and celebration of the single event that transformed the world forever. Read More ›
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Aerial view of historic church steeple and sunset in Beaufort, South Carolina.
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Bruce Chapman
January 25, 2023
Religion and Civic Life
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Religious Freedom is the First Freedom — and You Can Help Save It

Bruce Chapman
January 25, 2023
Religion and Civic Life
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The International Religious Freedom Summit this weekend (January 31-February 1) comes at a moment when people of faith all over the world are under growing pressure. Read More ›
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Silhouettes of people in a bright in the pop rock concert in front of the stage. Hands with gesture Horns. That rocks. Party in a club
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Andrew McDiarmid
July 4, 2022
Citizen Leadership, Religion and Civic Life
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This July 4th, I Will Gladly Take Billie Joe Armstrong’s American Citizenship

Andrew McDiarmid
July 4, 2022
Citizen Leadership, Religion and Civic Life
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In reality, I don’t need to take Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong’s place as a citizen. There’s room in America for anyone who is willing to love this country and respect the values on which it was built. Read More ›
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Closeup shot of prayer candles with dark background
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Scott S. Powell
June 2, 2022
Religion and Civic Life
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The Mass Shooting in Uvalde, Texas Calls Us to Spiritual And Moral Revival

Scott S. Powell
June 2, 2022
Religion and Civic Life
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After getting over the pain and grieving of the Uvalde, Texas school shooting, many people and so-called experts have weighed in—offering more of the same old responses that have followed other similar tragic incidents. Read More ›
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Rediscovering America
Scott S. Powell
March 8, 2022
Religion and Civic Life
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Rediscovering America

Scott S. Powell
March 8, 2022
Religion and Civic Life
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The only book ever written in the history genre that succinctly tells the progressive and redemptive course of America as revealed in the stories behind the American holidays. More than an account of people, dates, and events, this story is about the hidden hand of a purposeful historical development where the main actors are colorful characters, participating in an American drama of little known but remarkable events where overcoming incredible odds of failure is more unbelievable and engaging than fiction. Read More ›