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Wesley J. Smith
March 17, 2025
Human Exceptionalism
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Microbes Over People?

Wesley J. Smith
March 17, 2025
Human Exceptionalism
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Only a philosopher could claim seriously that humans owe significant moral duties to microbes. But NYU bioethicist Jeff Sebo delivers precisely that thesis in his new book The Moral Circle: Who Matters, What Matters, and Why (W.W. Norton, 192 pp.). Don’t look for a sanctity of human life argument here. Rather, Sebo takes readers on a step-by-step simplified course in moral philosophy. Read More ›
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A globe in a classroom
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Walter Myers III
March 14, 2025
Education
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How a New “Ethnic Studies” Curriculum Promotes Anti-Semitism in California

Walter Myers III
March 14, 2025
Education
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Since the October 7, 2023, massacre perpetrated on Israeli citizens by Hamas, with the subsequent response by Israel to declare war and enter the Gaza Strip to defeat Hamas, overt anti-Semitic sentiment has erupted on college campuses across America. Citing reports of “widespread antisemitic harassment,” the U.S. Department of Education is now actively investigating 60 institutions of higher learning. Unfortunately, anti-Semitism is also playing out in K-12 education, particularly in a number of Northern California school districts. Read More ›
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Starving homeless people receive food from volunteers who serve humane : The concept of giving
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Marvin Olasky
March 14, 2025
Homelessness
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Springs Rescue Mission: More Than Food and a Bed

Marvin Olasky
March 14, 2025
Homelessness
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After some residents complained that those who join the Hope program get better food and the same bed every night, Leinweber asked, "There are some things we've put around this population that makes life harder; is that compassionate?" Then-CEO Jack Briggs responded, "It depends on what you want to incentivize." He criticized approaches that let people settle into victimhood with no sense that they can change their lives: "I don't think that's compassion." Read More ›
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Center on Human Exceptionalism and Wesley J. Smith
March 13, 2025
Human Exceptionalism
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Wesley J. Smith Talks Human Exceptionalism on Family First New Zealand

Center on Human Exceptionalism and Wesley J. Smith
March 13, 2025
Human Exceptionalism
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Wesley J. Smith joined host Simon O’Connor on Family Matters, a show from Family First New Zealand, to discuss human exceptionalism. Together, they discuss what makes humans different from animals, the problem with mainstream bioethics today, why euthanasia is wrong, and more!

The Intelligent Design of Life
Brian Miller
March 13, 2025
Intelligent Design
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The Intelligent Design of Life

Brian Miller
March 13, 2025
Intelligent Design
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Physicist Brian Miller explores the growing scientific evidence that life was intelligently designed. Dr. Miller is a Senior Fellow with the Center for Science and Culture at Discovery Institute. This talk was taped at a symposium sponsored by The Lyceum in Cleveland, Ohio in October 2024.