Tag: Enlightenment

Liberalism has eaten itself – it isn’t very liberal any more
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Liberalism has eaten itself – it isn’t very liberal any more

admin - Nov 30, 2017

This is an interesting reflection by Tim Farron, former leader of the Liberal Democrats in the United Kingdom.  Farron is an evangelical troubled by the illiberalism of…

French politicians protest over Muslim street prayers in Paris
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French politicians protest over Muslim street prayers in Paris

admin - Nov 14, 2017

Politicians in France are trying to combat manifestations of Islamic extremism in their country such as the wearing of the hijab, or mass street prayers.  The principle…

Can our Democracy Survive Tribalism?
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Can our Democracy Survive Tribalism?

admin - Nov 02, 2017

'One of the great attractions of tribalism is that you don’t actually have to think very much. All you need to know on any given subject is…

Liberal Values are Bankrupting Us
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Liberal Values are Bankrupting Us

admin - Jul 19, 2017

"People should be able to do whatever they want so long as it doesn't hurt anyone."  This commonly articulated opinion expresses the standard libertarian ethic of today. …

Wesley J. Smith: Three Culture of Death Tipping Points
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Wesley J. Smith: Three Culture of Death Tipping Points

admin - Jun 11, 2017

Hiding behind the shield of compassion, the Enlightenment's postulate of human autonomy is being given full reign, expanding a culture of death. Meanwhile, the fear of being…