Why were the Crusades launched? There is a wide variety of opinion on this matter. Some argue that they were a necessary response by Christendom to the oppression of pilgrims Read More...

One of the centerpieces of George W. Bush's second term in office is supposed to be tort reform - at least, that is what he has been telling people But Read More...

Drug manufacturers have long tried to argue that cheaper drugs from Canada pose a health risk and shouldn't be chosen over their more expensive American equivalents. I'm surprised that Canadians Read More...

October 03, 1692: In Massachusetts, Increase Mather published his "Cases of Conscience Concerning Evil Spirits," effectively ending the Salem Witch Trials which had begun earlier that year. Increase Mather Read More...

I've written before about how bad things are in Jamaica for gays and the efforts of Peter Tatchell to end the violent lyrics in the songs of many popular reggae Read More...

The St. Thomas More Society at Boston College recently showed very poor judgment in inviting Paul Cameron to give a lecture regarding gay marriage. I say that it was "poor Read More...

Religious controversies are always productive of more acrimony and irreconcilable hatreds than those which spring from any other cause. - George Washington, letter to Sir Edward Newhenham, June 22, 1792 The founders Read More...

Recently Received: American Apocrypha: Essays on the Book of Mormon, by Dan Metcalfe, Brent Lee Vogel. What separates scriptures from non-scriptures? It's not historical accuracy or even endorsement from religious leaders, Read More...