by Peter Schwartz | Dec 25, 2006 | POLITICS
Does morality depend upon religion? Most people believe it does, which is a major reason behind the appeal of the religious right. People believe that without faith in a supernatural authority, we can have no moral values–no moral absolutes, no black-and-white...
by Keith Lockitch | Dec 24, 2006 | Religion
Virtue, according to Christianity, consists of sacrificing one’s desires and goals in the name of fulfilling one’s duties to God. Sex, on this premise, is at best a necessary evil–a sinful act, justifiable only by the duty to procreate.
by Richard E. Ralston | Dec 23, 2006 | Healthcare
It is unlikely that any significant improvements in health care policy will come out of the U.S. Congress in the next two years. However, major changes might develop at the state level–especially in California–for two reasons. First, as the most populous...
by Edwin Feulner | Dec 22, 2006 | POLITICS
In recent years, the United Nations has often gone out of its way to avoid getting involved in the world’s trouble spots. It ignored genocide in Darfur. Pulled out of Iraq in 2003. Done nothing to stem Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Can an organization this...
by George Reisman | Dec 21, 2006 | South America
So long as Marxists are content merely to write, speak, and fantasize about the destruction of capitalism, they have every right to be left alone. But when they begin to commit armed robbery they forfeit their rights.
by John Stossel | Dec 21, 2006 | POLITICS
New York City has ordered restaurants to stop selling food made with trans fat. “It is a dangerous and unnecessary ingredient,” says the health commissioner. Gee, I’m all for good health, but shouldn’t it be a matter of individual choice? A New...
by Walter Williams | Dec 20, 2006 | POLITICS
Charges of racial, religious and ethnic profiling swirl in the wake of US Airways’ removal of six imams. According to police reports, the men made anti-American statements, were praying and chanting “Allah,” refused the pilot’s requests to...
by Nicholas Provenzo | Dec 18, 2006 | POLITICS
Last week, MSNBC ran its documentary “For God & Country: A Marine Sniper’s Story” which tells the story of Matt Orth, a 22-year-old war veteran of both Afghanistan and Iraq. The footage consisted mostly of interviews with Orth as he chronicled...
by Brian Darling | Dec 17, 2006 | POLITICS
Six men are sitting together and talking in the boarding area, waiting to enter the plane you will be taking to celebrate Thanksgiving with your family. You notice the men, because ever since 9/11 you take note of other passengers. Three of the men start to pray...