Of all of the things civilized man has built I am the most impressed with our roads. They are used by everyone—for good and for ill. Roads connect all of us with nearly everyone in America. We take them for granted. Few of the people who use our roads work as hard as the people … Continue reading 4.0 Civilization

Many people think that capitalism is America’s foundation, but, while it is true that America has a primarily capitalistic economy with a little socialism mixed in, America’s economic system rests on Christianity’s two greatest Commandments: Love God (that includes doing what is right and following the law), and the “Golden Rule” (treat others as you … Continue reading 4.3 America’s Economic Foundation

Now and again I have read about the discovery of a tribe of people who have never been exposed to modern conveniences. Unlike the Christian missionaries who traveled all over the world at great personal risk spreading the good news of Christianity and the progress that accompanied it, the modern left-leaning explorer is very reluctant … Continue reading 4.2 All Cultures Are Not Equal