The British Monarchy is truly a representation of what we’re letting go of as a society. Their power and influence have been greatly diminished over the centuries, and rightly so. The Royal Family lost its political power as a ruling…
Since the time of Christ, the goals and purposes of the church and government or state were basically the same thing in terms of their operation and policies. I am speaking of western, Christian civilization throughout Europe, but a similar…
I remember being a little boy and lying awake at night, terribly disturbed by the idea of Heaven and Hell. Something didn’t quite make sense, and I had to figure out what that was. Yes, I was born and raised Catholic, and we went to…
If our goal is to learn about ourselves and the world in which we live, it’s helpful for us to understand a little more about the process itself. To be in a position to learn something, our mind needs to be in a passive state as opposed to an…
The state of Texas has attempted to secede from the union on more than one occasion. These attempts have failed, but they have been successful in creating a pseudo-state of independence with their state legislature over…
It is true that everything starts at the top and works its way down. So, what are the practical implications of this statement? When we consider any area of human living, there is always an institution at the top that implements policies…
Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. are two of the most well-known representatives of the fight for equality in our history. Their love of humanity and the sacrifices they made to promote racial equality and justice cannot be…
