“While the instruction ‘Do not criticize’ is often cited as the important instruction in brainstorming, this appears to be a counterproductive strategy. Our findings show that debate and criticism do not inhibit ideas but, rather, stimulate them relative to every other condition.” Osborn thought that imagination is inhibited by the merest hint of criticism, but... Continue Reading

The dumbing down of the general culture has infected American Christianity and conservatism. These are two spheres where we might expect the work of “preserving cultural treasures” to be taken up. Yet wander into a Mass or worship service in any suburban Catholic or Protestant church and you’ll hear “praise songs” that might have been... Continue Reading

North Korea is still No. 1 when it comes to persecution of Christians. For the 11th consecutive year, the hermit communist country heads the World Watch List. Possessing a Bible alone can be a reason for a Christian to be executed or sent to a prison camp along with three generations of his or her... Continue Reading

Distractions, however, are temporary, and the truth is eternal. Watch for an epidemic of depression and suicidality, not to mention homicidality, as the real self-loathing and hatred of others that lies beneath all this narcissism rises to the surface.  I see it happening and, no doubt, many of you do, too.        A... Continue Reading

The National Intelligence Council report lays out dangers and opportunities for nations, economies, investors, political systems and leaders due to four “megatrends” that government intelligence analysts say are transforming the world. Those major trends are the end of U.S. global dominance, the rising power of individuals against states, a rising middle class whose demands challenge... Continue Reading

Twenty-four of the 43 new abortion restrictions were enacted in just six states. Arizona led the way, enacting seven restrictions; Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wisconsin each enacted at least three….some of the most high-profile debates occurred around legislation requiring that women seeking an abortion be required to first undergo an ultrasound….    ... Continue Reading

SMUG, represented in court by the George Soros-funded “Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR),” accused Lively of “violating the law of nations” and “crimes against humanity” as well as conspiracy and various “civil rights” crimes because of his outspokenness against the homosexual agenda in Uganda.  In their filing, they listed a number of violent acts committed... Continue Reading

Strachan has published numerous articles, essays, and reviews on gender roles for publications like The Atlantic online, Christianity Today, The City, and the Journal for Biblical Manhood & Womanhood. He participated in a widely-listened to 2012 debate with Rachel Held Evans over egalitarianism on the UK radio show “Unbelievable.”     The Council on Biblical... Continue Reading

“…in our modern context we need now to be thinking of mission beyond our borders. In the past we have been the recipients of missionary endeavor and we thank God for those who brought the gospel to this land, but now the sending nations of the West are in deep spiritual and moral crisis and... Continue Reading

“I gave up my religion around the time I went to college, and tried not to think too much about it.” Many of us distance ourselves from religion. ‘Religion’ is a word that has become associated with repressive dogma, guilt-ridden duty, and all too common hypocrisy. It is not unusual to hear: “I’m into relationship,... Continue Reading