The world of the “woke” gets increasingly curious by the day. Recently, an article crossed my desk from Frontpage Magazine. It described a movement to specifically involve the LGBTQ crowd birdwatching. I have never been a birdwatcher (or “birder,” as they are called). I enjoy beautiful plumage as much as anyone and spent many hours … Read more
“The revolution is not born from a stable society of whole persons. It comes from a divided society that is populated by a wounded citizenry who see revolution as their righteous solution.” This is one of many quote-worthy statements in the book Awake, Not Woke: A Christian Response to the Cult of Progressive Ideology by … Read more
If there is any word guaranteed to enhance a conversation or article, it is “woke.” Most people are not exactly sure what it means, but they sense that using the expression sends a message of being aware of the latest trends. Even the most convinced conservatives realize that a slight reference to the word establishes … Read more
In the “woke” world, nothing trumps the impossible quest to change one’s sex. Two recent events highlight this tragic conclusion. The first case concerns a prisoner’s transfer in the California penal system. He “identifies” as a woman and will soon transfer to a women’s prison. The second incident comes from free-lance family defender Elizabeth Johnston. … Read more
“And God created man to his own image: to the image of God he created him: male and female he created them.” (Genesis 1:27) This clear statement of fact is fast becoming one of the most controversial scripture passages. Free Book: Return to Order: From a Frenzied Economy to an Organic Christian Society—Where We’ve Been, … Read more
For five years, California has been constructing a new “Ethnic Studies” curriculum. Leftists in the schools have long used such programs for training young “social justice warriors.” For generations, they cloaked these efforts behind catchphrases like “fightingcensorship,” “academic freedom,” and the grandfather of them all, “separation of Church and State.” This new curriculum hides less … Read more
The late sixties and early seventies were heady times for journalists. America’s leading newspapers covered the anti-Vietnam War protests, the rising “counterculture” and the descending Richard Nixon. Newspaper reporting was glamorous, attracting many students who trooped into schools of journalism. They landed poorly paid but prestigious jobs at the New York Times, the Washington Post, … Read more
One sign of modern society’s frenetic intemperance is its eagerness to turn perfectly innocent – even necessary – actions into grievances. The tactic keeps the ground constantly shifting. Eventually, the acceptable action becomes anathema. For example, the United States has long helped immigrants integrate into American society by teaching them English. Learning new languages is … Read more
“Critical Race Theory” blasted its way into the headlines with the release of The New York Times’s “1619 Project.” The racial unrest of 2020 further catapulted the theory into the limelight as schools all over the country are eager to adopt it using the mold provided by Ibram X. Kendi’s How to Be an Anti-Racist. … Read more
Many American parents hope to avoid the problems of public schools by enrolling their children in exclusive private schools. However, not all issues can be avoided. Even private day schools can find themselves embroiled in discussions over “Critical Race Theory.” Sometimes it is not rebellious students but faculty that bends the curriculum leftward. The Dalton … Read more
