Western Civilization 1: Lesson 105

In the tenth and eleventh centuries, there was a major power struggle going on within the church. Because certain offices came with a lot of power, there was an incentive for Lords to have control over who were in these positions. People who did this were called laymen, and the system was called lay control. …

Government: Lesson 115c

Is government aid actually harming those who receive it? On the surface, getting free money seems like it would be an incredible benefit to have--perhaps even a superpower. But when you don't have to face the consequences of your actions because you're constantly getting bailed out, it causes terrible problems. When a person or organization …

Government: Lesson 5

Imagine if, for your entire childhood, your parents never once made you do anything that you didn't want to do. Seems fun, right? Now imagine if not just your parents, but all parents had no authority over their children. It really sounds like every kid's dream, right? But what kind of people do you think …

Western Literature 1: Lesson 20

This world is more corrupt than it has almost ever has been. And the wicked are only getting more corrupted by and numb to their sin. They are finding the most evil, disgusting, perverse things that could ever be done and doing them with pride. So many people who were once living with integrity have …