Leftism seeks to undo most of the values that are distinct to Judeo-Christian religion.

The Muslim world is threatened by religious fanaticism. The Western world is threatened by secular fanaticism.

The last thing Jews need is to create tension with their best friends. And the last thing Christians need is a renewal of Christian hatred toward Jesus' people.

How important is excitement to happiness? The key is to get excited about the mundane-- not just extraordinary things

All of creation, in the biblical view, was to ultimately prepare the way for the creation of man. But one does not need the Bible alone to hold this view. A purely scientific reading of the universe is in keeping with this view. Everything - every natural and physical law - is exquisitely tuned to produce life, and ultimately man, on earth.

Compromise, while at times morally necessary or at least justifiable, is more often only the first permission for a person (or society) to begin a long downhill descent.

The '60s redefined narcissism as idealism.