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May 21, 2026 •Ethics

The World Needs Mercy Now

by Richard P. Weigand Why mercy is not weakness, but the restraint that keeps civilization humane The world does not...
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Apr 16, 2026 •Cognitive Immunity

What Is Formation — Beyond the Thought

  The Article Formation is usually understood as development. A person improves. Skills are learned. Habits are built. At this...
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Apr 08, 2026 •Ethics

Work Without Purpose — Why Effort Alone Fails

Article Work is often treated as the answer. If something is not working, the response is to apply more effort.More...
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Apr 08, 2026 •Character Formation

The Forgotten Center of the Person—and the Civilization

What Is the Soul? The Forgotten Center of the Person—and the Civilization “You don’t have a soul. You are a...
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Feb 15, 2026 •Education

Separation of Church and State

The phrase “separation of church and state” does not appear in the Constitution. This article examines its origin, original meaning,...
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