Tag: freedom
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Of Freedom and Fairness – Jonathan Haidt
Democracy: Of Freedom and Fairness – Jonathan Haidt I will finish reading Haidt's book someday, but I found this article fascinating. I think it fits well as I try to listen to the narratives and values underlying confrontation over controversial issues. … I conducted interviews to find out how people feel about harmless taboo violations—for…
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Freedom and Benevolence Go Together
Real Clear Politics: Freedom and Benevolence Go Together John Stossel I interviewed Michael Moore recently for an upcoming "20/20" special on health care. It's refreshing to interview a leftist who proudly admits he's a leftist. He told me that government should provide "food care" as well as health care and that big government would work…
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China’s prosperity inspires rising spirituality
China's prosperity inspires rising spirituality is an interesting Christian Science Monitor article about religion in China. As China becomes more wealthy and worldly, it's also experiencing a growing interest in spirituality. Chinese are emerging with "more time and freedom to think," says Yuan Ci, a monk who works with the Buddhist Association of China in…
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El Salvador’s Secret: Freedom and Opportunity Cure Poverty
El Salvador’s Secret: Freedom and Opportunity Cure Poverty is an address given by Francisco Flores, president of El Salvador, 1999-2004. It was delivered on October 24, 2005, at the Acton Institute in Grand Rapids, MI. Here is a quote from his address: The important message is this: Fifteen years ago, El Salvador was destroyed by…