Prof. Richard Stivers explains the paradox of modern mass society that on the one hand seems highly individualistic and on the other hand strongly collectivistic. Already in the nineteenth century, the individual became disconnected from the local community and extended family that normally served to give him an identity inside the context of community. The … Read more
The following excerpt is taken from a speech titled “A Way of the Cross Society,” delivered at the American TFP’s 2014 National Conference on October 25th, in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania. We need the cross in a Way of the Cross society. But we also need to find the way—but not just any way. There must … Read more
CHANDLER, AZ (Oct. 10, 2014) – Unlike many economic commentators, John Horvat II points out the direct correlation between the economy and moral values in his much talked about book, Return to Order: From a Frenzied Economy to an Organic Christian Society —Where We’ve Been, How We Got Here, and Where We Need to Go. … Read more
Money is truly an invention. What makes it universally accepted is an agreement or convention established by usage and custom for the purpose of the exchange of goods and services. A monetary system is established when it is recognized by law. That is why money is termed numisma (from which we get numismatics), meaning law; … Read more
Speculation on the market has always been dangerous business for the uninformed. Edward Chancellor writes about the activities of nineteenth century speculator Daniel Drew who manipulated the market with great ability. Chancellor writes that, “Male or female, rich or poor, healthy or infirm, the vast majority of speculators were necessarily outsiders, mere fodder for the … Read more
When we think of ancient gold coinage, there is the tendency to think in terms of contemporary coins. This is not the case, however. The two coinages are very different. The gold solidus of Constantine, which retained its value and served as a monetary standard for more than a thousand years, was unlike an American … Read more
Technology, the work-saving redeemer of previous centuries, seems to be backfiring. As workers become more dependent on the modern equivalent of the steam engine, the smartphone, one should presumably find more time for recreation, rest and family interaction. After all, machines were meant to make work easier and free up time. Nevertheless, a tool can … Read more
Everyone knows that parents are the primary educators and nurturers of their children. The family is the basic social unit upon which society is build. We can never stress enough the importance of the family in its role in the education and raising of children. However, parents need to see that their efforts are reinforced … Read more
Written by Zechariah Long. Concerned Americans from the Gettysburg, Penn. area gathered together for a double book signing event with two award-winning authors on October 19. The topic of the meeting was “What’s Dividing the Nation and Why it is Important That You Make a Difference.” Is Technology Ruining Your Life? Take A Quick Quiz … Read more
The late Sen. Eugene McCarthy once said that only two kinds of religion are permitted in America: strong beliefs vaguely expressed or vague beliefs strongly expressed. In a similar way, it could be said that the same formula applies to political beliefs. Keeping everything vague is the basis of a general consensus which supposedly allows … Read more
