Did Cervantes Kill Chivalry?

Did Cervantes Kill Chivalry? 1

Four hundred years ago, the famous Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra passed away. He has since been heralded as one of the greatest writers in the Spanish language. However, word of his death had little impact on Castilian society. No public honors or national mourning marked the funeral of this Renaissance … Read more

Tracing the Sordid Origins of the Culture of Death

Tracing the Sordid Origins of the Culture of Death 1

  “Three generations of imbeciles are enough.” With these words, Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes concluded the majority opinion in Buck vs. Bell. The Virginia law allowing the forced sterilization of the so-called “feebleminded” was upheld as constitutional. Carrie Buck, a young woman from Virginia, was ordered to be forcibly sterilized. … Read more

The Emperor Is Wearing Pajamas: The Decline of Dress

The Emperor Is Wearing Pajamas: The Decline of Dress 1

The modern attitude toward dress is that it has little effect on the way people function. In fact, people are advised that the more comfortable they are, the more efficient and happy they will be. People generally respond to such advice by collectively retreating into a shabby array of blue jeans or … Read more

The Return of the Absent Clockmaker

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At a certain point in modern times, it was decided that God, the Creator of heaven and earth, should stay out of the business of running the world He created. Supposedly, men could do it much better without Him. All this was done, mind you, with a certain amount of tact and … Read more

Is Same-Sex “Marriage” Settled Law? 4,223 Rallies Say No!

Is Same-Sex “Marriage” Settled Law? 4,223 Rallies Say No! 1

When the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its infamous Obergefell decision approving same-sex “marriage,” activists hoped that the matter would be settled. However, it appears the contrary has happened. Over 4,223 rallies held nationwide on March 19 registered a loud No! to those who would undermine the institution of marriage. “One man … Read more

Why Do the Liberal Activists Rage?

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So many of the moral issues that polarize the nation are now having legal consequences. Liberal activists insist upon forcing acceptance down the throats of countless Americans who disagree. The violence of this forced acceptance is something unseen in American history. Photographers, florists, bed & breakfast owners, and bakers who refused to … Read more

Why Do So Many Smart People Use Dumb Phones?

Why Do So Many Smart People Use Dumb Phones? 1

Wherever you go, people are on their “smartphones.” In airports, restaurants or on the street, people are almost permanently glued to their devices, obsessed with the idea that they cannot exist without being connected to the cyber world. Thus, they text and tweet, email and Google, follow and like in an effort … Read more

“The Ham Lady” and the Art of Ham Curing

“The Ham Lady” and the Art of Ham Curing 1

Off the Beaten Path… in Princeton, Kentucky Spain is a country that is world-renowned for their pork products. Everything from air-dried cured ham, to their mouth-watering Prosciutto, have delighted travelers for ages. One need not travel to the Iberian Peninsula however to enjoy such culinary masterpieces. The age-old and time-tested art of … Read more