Attitudes Toward Marriage
A few decades ago, marriages were the foundation of what many commentators referred to as “the traditional family.” Now marriages and families are tak...
Wriston’s Law
If you want to know the future of an economy or a technology, one helpful measure is Wriston’s Law (named after Walter Wriston, a significant name in...
The New Morality
When I was growing up, there was lots of talk about the new morality. And while it is true that the 1960s and 1970s ushered in a new morality, there i...
Social Forces in Society
Christians have been called to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:18-20). Unfortunately, three powerful...
Reading to Children
No matter what’s on the busy parenting calendar, reading aloud to our children is a satisfying indulgence moms and dads should never feel guilty about...
Housing Rules
by Kerby Anderson A few weeks ago I talked about the new HUD housing rules that will have a negative impact on your neighborhood. Robert Knight has r...
ADA and Disability
This last month we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act. Back in 1990, President George Bush signed the legislation...
Gravity Payments
A few months ago, I did a Viewpoint on the decision by Dan Price, the founder of Gravity Payments, to pay everyone in his company at least $70,000. Yo...
Summer Jobs
Before the summer slips away, I want to talk about summer jobs. If you are older, you can probably remember the work experience you received by workin...
Target: Religious Freedom
We now have a U.S. Supreme Court decision that brings same-sex marriage to every state. But will everyone, even those who don’t believe it’s marriage,...