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.
History, American Democracy and the AP Test Controversy – 2 “Memory” designates the sense of history that we all share, which is why monuments and other instruments of national commemoration are especially important in serving as expressions and embodiments of …
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History, American Democracy, and the AP Test Controversy Wilfred M. McClay is the G.T. and Libby Blankenship Professor in the History of Liberty at the University of Oklahoma. He has also taught at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Tulane …
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Frog legs are a delicacy. Did you know that? Coming from the southern US, it was uncommon for me to travel far without seeing a sign that boasted “Best frog legs in the South!” So, what does boiling frogs have …
Many times when we hear the word obligation it conjures up images in our mind of the legal requirement involved in the repayment of a debt. When you purchase a new car and sign the loan document from the financing …
There are many signs of the times we live in which point to the rapid return of Christ. One of those signs is the current trend people have toward bastardizing the truth. While this is not a new phenomenon, it …
My father was a unique character with many loveable attributes that made him enjoyable to be around and easy to get along with. Once you got to know him, it was obvious that he was dependable, funny and a bit …
There is a trend among believers which I believe needs to be addressed, and it has to do with how we interact with others who don’t obey the Word of God. Confronting the ungodly and/or the disobedient is difficult at …
Freedom and liberty are volatile, emotional concepts in American society, especially since our political liberties have been purchased and maintained through the sacrifice of many lives. When the thirteen original British colonies decided to take those first precarious steps of …
What is going on in our country, and not only in our country but in the greater world at large? Same sex “marriage” is now the law of the land here in the US. The European Union is on the …
One of the most intense experiences many men have faced in their lives is the heart-pounding firestorm of combat. Engaging the enemy on the field of battle has been occasionally required throughout the history of our nation, yet every encounter, …