The Political Use of Religion
September 27, 2006 | by Gary S. Smith | Topic: The Content of Character
As the midterm elections heat up, it is a good time to discuss the political use of religion. Many have linked Republicans’ electoral success in 2000 and 2004 to their ability to appeal to the values of religious voters. Exit … Read more>
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George Washington as the Model for American Statesmanship
September 25, 2006 | by Matthew Spalding | Topic: The American Story
The Center for Vision and Values successfully held its first luncheon of the American Founders Luncheon Series on September 19, 2006, at the Rivers Club in Pittsburgh, PA. The American Founders Luncheon Series brings to Pittsburgh respected scholars on the … Read more>
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Low Expectations
September 25, 2006 | by Constance Nichols | Topic: The Battle for the Mind
Late last week I was disappointed as I read the headline-making “Educating School Teachers” report released by the Education Schools Projects, which seeks to assess the efficacy of the nation’s 1,200 schools of education. This report, by Arthur Levine, president … Read more>
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The Pope’s Lose-Lose Choice
September 20, 2006 | by Marvin J. Folkertsma | Topic: The Content of Character
Representatives of the religion of peace have had their hands full over the past week or so with organizing demonstrations, burning the pontiff in effigy, promising to assassinate him, instigating church bombings, killing at least one nun, and generally threatening … Read more>
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VISION & VALUES CONCISE: Q&A with Radwan Masmoudi
September 20, 2006 | by Radwan A. Masmoudi | Topic: The Global Challenge, Vision & Values Concise E-publications
Note to readers: With this issue, The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College is launching an e-publication called the “V&V Q&A,” a monthly interview with an intriguing thinker or opinion-maker that we hope will prove illuminating to … Read more>
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V&V Fellow Featured in Groundbreaking Documentary
September 9, 2006 | by Earl H. Tilford | Topic: The DNA of Greatness
Noted military historian and Fellow for the Middle East & Terrorism with the Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College—Dr. Earl Tilford—was featured alongside prominent scholars and commentators in a groundbreaking documentary produced by Coral Ridge Ministries. The … Read more>
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The Burden of Over-Regulation
September 8, 2006 | by Stephen D. Albert | Topic: The Path to Freedom
Editor’s Note: This article was first published by the Commonwealth Foundation, and has been reprinted with the author’s permission.
Summer’s Best Two Weeks (SB2W) is a non-profit summer camp located in the heart of Pennsylvania’s Laurel Mountains … Read more>
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Mea Culpa
September 6, 2006 | by Gillis J. Harp | Topic: The American Story
Recently, President Bush released a 23-page booklet titled “National Strategy for Combating Terrorism.” With the release of this document, more than three years after the invasion of Iraq, now is a time for a sober reassessment of the Bush administration’s … Read more>
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Goodbye to a Good Guy
September 5, 2006 | by Paul G. Kengor | Topic: The DNA of Greatness
Editor’s Note: Bob O’Connor, the 58th mayor of Pittsburgh, PA, died of brain cancer this past Friday, September 1, at the age of 61.
In the fall of 1994, I drove my tiny Toyota Tercel into downtown Pittsburgh for a … Read more>
