Society and Culture examines the prevailing public sentiment as expressed in art, literature, laws and other public venues which showcase popular attitudes. If you want a snapshot of the public conscience, just look at what is promoted in Society and Culture.
Justice and the Obama DOJ – Part 2 When it comes to defending against terrorism, one would think that the role of the Justice Department would be relatively limited compared to that of the military and of our intelligence gathering …
Justice and the Obama Justice Department Michael B. Mukasey Former U.S. Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey served as the Attorney General of the United States from 2007-2009, as a U.S. district judge for the Southern District of New York from …
What is science? When someone claims to be a “scientist” does that hold them accountable to a strict way of discovering new principles, and how those discoveries are verified? Then, because others trust them to maintain this accountability, does what …
These are, indeed, interesting times – political and otherwise. Many Christians are rightly concerned about the moral and political direction our country seems to be headed, and yet they are unsure what can, or even should, be done to try …
Is what (and how) we think about things important to God? Does right thinking make a difference in how we live our lives? How can we know if we operate in right thinking or wrong thinking? These are not only …
One of the epic movies that my father used to watch every time it came on television was a WWII story about prisoners of war called “The Great Escape”. It starred a lot of my parents’ favorite actors, like Steve …
The principle of right thinking is found throughout Scripture, and God uses these examples as a way for us to gauge how our thinking aligns (or doesn’t align) with the truth He has provided in His Word. As the Bible …
Over the last 50 years the disposable nature of our society has increased dramatically. Because we value convenience we have embraced a multitude of products and ideas created to make life easier. These range from microwave ovens to disposable diapers …
Considering the history of our nation in dealing with King George of England during the Revolutionary War it’s no wonder that our society has always held a very dim view of the concept of a “king.” This aversion was reinforced …
People are increasingly confronted with a lot of conflicting thoughts. Sometimes thinking about things is simple, like what I should wear today or if I should have a ham sandwich instead of a salad for lunch. Should I park in …