It is not so much the asceticism of biblical teaching, as its call to creativity and inventiveness, that accounts for the dynamism of Jewish and Christian civilization, including economic dynamism. While some aspects of asceticism are certainly helpful for a culture, such as the idea of deferred gratification, what really makes civilization thrive is when […]
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Quote for the Day! Michael Novak
20 Dec 2013
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Reaping and Sowing applied to Obamacare
18 Dec 2013
I am one Berean that believes there is, in general, an ethical cause and effect that we see in this life. I say “in general” in the same sense that we view wisdom literature in the Bible; wisdom that is generally applicable while not always on our timetable (see Psalm 73 for one psalmist’s lament […]
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Quote for the Day! Pope Leo XIII
17 Dec 2013
If incentives to ingenuity and skill in individual persons were to be abolished, the very fountains of wealth would necessarily dry up; and the equality conjured up by the Socialist imagination would, in reality, be nothing but uniform wretchedness and meanness for one and all, without distinction From Rerum Novarum, 1891. This truth needs to […]
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The Secret to Happiness….revealed within
16 Dec 2013
At least indirectly, through this excellent short video by Arthur Brooks. Arthur is one of our favorite social scientists here at Bereansatthegate.com; he is also President of the American Enterprise Institute. Arthur summarizes social science research on what drives happiness; well worth your review. Earned success…that’s the key. What enables this? A free enterprise economy: […]
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Science supports complementarianism! Warning: political incorrectness within–enter at your own risk!
11 Dec 2013
On the day after GM announced its first ever female CEO, we can consider the latest scientific evidence on male/female differences. The latest science reported in the popular press is making much of brain imaging which identifies the way neurons fire in the brain. You will be shocked–yes shocked–to know that women’s brains operate differently […]
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Pope Francis recently released his Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, which condemns “unfettered capitalism, “(as labeled by the press). Pope Francis seemingly condemns something that never has been, nor does anyone seriously call for: a laissez faire market devoid of morals or any constraining laws. Indeed, the rule of law and morality are necessary for healthy […]
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Now, I’m all for someone making money if they are providing a value added service. But what, pray tell, is the service Mrs. Clinton is providing? Why does the Chicago Mercantile Exchange find Mrs. Clinton’s leadership experience in financial leadership compelling enough that it would pay that kind of money? It cannot be her famed […]
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Quote for the Day–From John Calvin
21 Nov 2013
And ye, O peoples, to whom God gave the liberty to choose your own magistrates, see to it that ye do not forfeit this favor by electing to the positions of highest honor, rascals and enemies of God. From Calvin’s Commentary on Samuel. No additional comment needed, the quote says it all. We were warned.
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Quote for the day! Napoleon Bonaparte
20 Nov 2013
Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence. I’ll leave to you Bereans to ponder why this may be applicable to today’s political economy. There are no bonus prizes (since this should be obvious), but you can provide your thoughts in the comments.. Keep them as nice as you can, even though […]
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Or do we have the heart of Crony Capitalism and Crony Politics? The following are so obviously wrong they need little comment; you Bereans will know the wrong as you review. First up, we have Congress packing the bill with all sorts of negatives for us, then Mr. Obama invents a law to allow Congressional […]
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