Warnings
“In war, a physical force is to be created; and it is the executive will, which is to direct it. In war, the [...]
Motives That Affect Only the Mind of the Sovereign
“It is too true, however disgraceful it may be to human nature, that nations in general will make war whenever they have a prospect [...]
Have We Forgotten What We Have All Been Taught?
Father and Child at US Border, AP imaage “Let the children come unto me…It is not the will of my Father who is [...]
Carriers of Water in the Desert
A quote from Gerald Hausman: “Recently a Native American friend said, ‘We are all carriers of water now. Carriers in the desert. We cannot drop [...]
Herodotus’ View of Gods and Fate
Herodotus' View of "Gods" and Fate Michael Grant, in his study The Ancient Historians, speaks of Herodotus’ remark that no nation knows more about religion than [...]
Community Forum on Lesson Lesson Eight–In Good Order–In Defense of Civilization
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Community Forum on Lesson Seven–The Medusa Effect–In Defense of Civilization
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Community Forum on Lesson Six–Balance–In Defense of Civilization
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Community Forum on Lesson Five–Father Daughter–In Defense of Civilization
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Community Forum on Lesson Four–Ancient Roots–In Defense of Civilization
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