Nearly every grave moral failure begins with a small sin.

The average college graduate's proficient literacy in English [the ability to read lengthy, complex texts and draw complicated inferences] has declined from 40 percent in 1992 to 31 percent ten years later.

Why, I wondered, is there such hostility to one faith in this Hindu culture that believes all roads lead to heaven? They should be the most tolerant of all. What is it about the Judeo-Christian message that makes it so offensive? Ironically, the Indians may understand the heart of the gospel - that Christ is King, with all that portends - better than many in the 'Christian' West.

Removing religious symbols from public places is not neutrality. On the contrary, it sends a highly negative message - that religion is something shameful, embarrassing, or at best strictly private.

Power is like saltwater; the more you drink, the thirstier you get.

I was deepening my understanding of what we call the cultural commission, the command to take dominion and bring righteousness to our culture.

The problem is that relativism provides no sure foundation for a safe and orderly society.