Greed. The dictionary defines "greed" as "intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food." Our world is awash in greed. Strike that -- it's better stated that our world is falling to pieces because of greed and its only getting worse. … [Read more...]
New Study Finds the News is Polarizing Americans
America's toxic addiction to news is causing a dangerous divide across the country. The news business has become less about reporting facts and more about profits. We're consuming more news than ever and we're drowning in information, but starving for knowledge. … [Read more...]
Can America be a Nation of Faith and Science?
Faith vs. science. The two have been at odds for many years. But, for a long time, faith and science were able to co-exist in relative peace. After all, if we're truly faithful to one, the other is surely not a threat. … [Read more...]
Our Age of Weary Exhaustion
Why is everyone tired? Wait, scratch that -- the question is better asked, "why is everyone so exhausted?" Almost daily I hear people, including myself, say how tired they are, despite getting a full 8 hours. Something's not right. … [Read more...]
The American People Are Turning Against Hollywood
Has Hollywood lost touch with the average American? As more people reject the sports and entertainment machine, one must ask, are their values out of sync with the country's? Looking at the chasm between average Americans and the entertainment industry, the answer is yes. … [Read more...]
Our Age of Fury and Hate
Once upon a time, people listened and thought before they spoke. In days of yore, people were more open-minded and they considered differing views, usually loathe to react in any particular extreme. Boy, times sure have changed. … [Read more...]