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Lifeway Research surveyed 1,002 Protestant preachers and asked them to “name the top three living Christian preachers that most influence you.” The number one name—Billy Graham—is not entirely unexpected. But the second name on the list is something of a surprise: Chuck . . . . Continue Reading »

New York Post film critic Kyle Smith lists the ” Five Most Idiotic Oscar Nominations of the Year ” and references one of my favorite books in his savagely spot-on take of the most disappointing movie of the year: Best Picture for “The Hurt Locker.” C’mon people: This . . . . Continue Reading »

If your trying to sell your house and lamenting the drop in local real estate values, take comfort in knowing you don’t live in Detroit—and are selling a football stadium. The Silverdome, former home of the Detroit Lions, just sold to a Canadian developer for $583,000. The . . . . Continue Reading »

Last century, Sweden remained neutral during both World Wars, allowing the nation to avoid the desolation that affected much of Continental Europe. But it appears the country has not avoided the devastating effects of anti-Semitism : Violent anti-Semitism has become increasingly commonplace in . . . . Continue Reading »

Writing for NPR , Elizabeth Scalia (aka, The Anchoress ) analyzes the semiotics of pop-music/marketing phenomenons Madonna and Lady Gaga: Nearly 30 years ago, we were told that Madonna was a “genius,” particularly at marketing and reinventing herself, but time has not borne that out. . . . . Continue Reading »

The job of President of the United States is one of the most unique executive roles in America. Not only does it come with more power than any other position in the country, but it is one of the few chief executive positions in which a person can land the job without proving they have the requisite . . . . Continue Reading »

While water vapor has always been considered one of the primary greenhouse gases, a new report says that scientists have underestimated the role it plays in determining global temperature changes: The research, led by one of the world’s top climate scientists, suggests that almost one-third . . . . Continue Reading »

Audio ecologist Gordon Hempton defines silence as “the complete absence of all audible mechanical vibrations, leaving only the sounds of nature at her most natural. Silence is the presence of everything, undisturbed.” This natural silence, though, is becoming increasingly rare— . . . . Continue Reading »

An American judge makes a laudable decision that should embarrass the Germans, and force them to reconsider their systemic persecution of homeschooling families: A Christian family from Germany have been granted political asylum in the US after facing the threat of prison for home schooling their . . . . Continue Reading »

The Freedom from Religion Foundation is blasting the U.S. Postal Service for its plan to honor Mother Teresa with a commemorative stamp , saying it violates postal regulations against honoring “individuals whose principal achievements are associated with religious undertakings.” The . . . . Continue Reading »