Culture is one of the hallmarks of what it means to be human. No other species develops and protects diverse ways of life, traditions, habits, foods, and practices like humans do. Indeed, nonhuman animals cannot even conceive of things as complex as culture. Of course, this is because humans are made in God’s Image. However, even the irreligious is forced to recognize man’s unique role and abilities.
Read MoreWhen the declaration of independence was finally drafted and signed it immortalized a philosophy of governance that allowed for the birth of the most powerful, free, and just nation in history. This philosophy is the idea that government exists to serve its people and it derives its powers from the consent of the governed. This is what made me fall in love with the US and it is what makes it special. For most of the world this idea is disregarded.
Read MoreI did not watch the Grammys this year, and chances are that you did not either. According to media reports, the estimated audience of the awards plummeted by more than 50% compared to last year. This is a trend that has been occurring across most other yearly award ceremonies (such as the Oscars or the Emmys) that held, not so long ago, a decent amount of prestige among the general public.
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