One of the cultural clichés that Jonah Goldberg takes on in his new book, "The Tyranny of Clichés" (which I review here), is "violence doesn’t solve anything." While he goes into greater length in the actual book
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In previous posts here at the Values & Capitalism blog, I’ve expounded on the spiritual and moral virtues of things like “work” and “vocation.” Such seemingly self-evident blog posts should not be necessary in a society so steeped in a rich tradition of entrepreneurial activity, an honorable work ethic and staggering generosity to those in need around the globe. |
In a recent interview, Malik Fal, managing director of Endeavor South Africa, outlines some key challenges for South African entrepreneurs, as well as some suggested solutions. South Africa certainly has its own unique issues with regard to battling poverty and empowering entrepreneurs... |
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Your local bowling alley just might contain the key to the survival of democracy and free enterprise. Harvard political science professor Robert Putnam did not invent the term “social capital,” but his work in the early nineties brought it into our mainstream social science lexicon. |
In the cheerful spirit of engaging the "other side" when it comes to political and cultural issues, "The RJ Moeller Show" is proud to present our conversation with author and commentator Jonathan Merritt. 1 Comment |
Repeatedly offering charity to the poor can create dependency, rather than breaking the cycle of spiritual and physical poverty, writes Peter Greer, president and CEO of HOPE International. Read below for his thoughts on a recent talk by Bob Lupton, author of "Toxic Charity." |
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Last Thursday, I had the honor of hosting a round table discussion for America's Future Foundation on the topic of religion and liberty. In addition to the honor of moderating the event, I was privileged to meet a number of Values & Capitalism readers. |
In my previous post I began to discuss the shift of public perception about the role of government in America from one that merely protects the individuals to one that also provides for the individuals. Although he does not use the term, Friedman considers Social Security to be a Ponzi scheme. |
If you are like most college students, you have already accrued a considerable amount of student loan debt. College is expensive, and without student loans many would simply be unable to obtain a college education. 1 Comment |