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The Faith of the Founders

A battle rages today over the nature of the faith of America’s Founders. This debate plays a central role in the heated dispute over whether the United States was founded as a distinctively Christian nation, an essentially secular one, or … Continue reading

American Mythology at 250

Astronaut Victor Glover on his recent trip past the moon had a physical perspective on the Earth that very few have ever been afforded. This led him to the metaphysical reflection that all humans need to realize we all are … Continue reading

The American Dream at 250

250. The Semiquincentennial. Twelve score and 10 years ago, our forefathers brought forth upon this continent a nation dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, and that among … Continue reading

The meaning of “All men are created equal”

America turns 250 this year. That’s not counting from Lexington and Concord in 1775. Or from Britain recognizing our independence in 1783. Nor from our Constitution’s drafting in 1789. Rather, we’re counting from the signing of the Declaration of Independence … Continue reading

There Used to Be a Barn Here

There’s a sweet, sentimental song by Frank Sinatra called “There Used To Be a Ballpark.” It’s a touching lament, remembering things from our youth that aren’t there anymore. Written by songwriter Joe Raposo, it evokes old ballparks no longer there. … Continue reading

Bob Woodson Against the Grievance Machine

Picture, L to R: J. Kenneth Blackwell, Rosa Blackwell, Robert Woodson, Shelby Steel. (Photo: Courtesy of J. Kenneth Blackwell.) Editor’s note: Bob Woodson was the keynote speaker at our first IFF (formerly the Center for Vision & Values) conference in … Continue reading

AI is here: the impact on 2026 grads

There is no turning back—the die is cast. Artificial Intelligence is profoundly affecting entry-level jobs. The hiring game has radically changed. Both newly minted grads and employers are in uncharted waters. Neither can see their way clearly in the murky … Continue reading

Ted Turner Meets His Maker

I was struck by recent news of the death of Ted Turner, who died at age 87. Turner was an odd individual, in his mannerisms, his speech (he was dubbed “The Mouth of the South”), his silly if not outrageous … Continue reading

Karl Marx: The Divine Tragedy

Karl Marx did not have a high opinion of his two sons-in-law. “To hell with both of them!” he thundered. Marx was a miserable man with a miserable view of his fellow man. He considered his two sons-in-law to be … Continue reading

Calling the Pope ‘Liberal’

Donald Trump’s Truth Social post against Pope Leo two weeks ago was unprecedented in the history of the presidency and papacy. Things have cooled down since then, with President Trump pulling back on his criticisms of the pontiff. Nonetheless, a few of … Continue reading

Rejecting Decaffeinated Faith

The McNulty Memo (Monthly Musings on Faith and Public Life) Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a series of articles looking at Christian faith in the public square. This is part of the Institute’s Center for Faith & Public … Continue reading