In Gnosticism, the physical world did not ultimately matter - which meant physical suffering did not matter either. Seeking 'enlightenment' meant cultivating an attitude of detachment, even indifference. Nancy Pearcey attitudecultivatedetachment share on social
America has always welcomed anyone willing to assimilate to its national character. But radical Islam rejects assimilation and is bent on the conquest of our national character. Nancy Pearcey americaassimilateassimilation Change image and share on social
My aim in homeschooling is to give my children the ability to be an adult learner, a skill set that will last the rest of their lives. Nancy Pearcey abilityadultaim Change image and share on social
During the first 13 centuries after the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, no one thought of setting up a creche to celebrate Christmas. The pre-eminent Christian holiday was Easter, not Christmas. Nancy Pearcey bethlehembirthcelebrate Change image and share on social
Many journalists are influenced by a myopic multiculturalism that is suspicious of anything Western, while giving the benefit of the doubt to non-Western societies. Nancy Pearcey benefitdoubtgive Change image and share on social
Urban areas tend to attract members of the 'knowledge class' - people who work with ideas, data, information. Nancy Pearcey areaattractclass Change image and share on social
Beginning under the Roman Empire, intellectual leadership in the West had been provided by Christianity. In the middle ages, who invented the first universities - in Paris, Oxford, Cambridge? The church. Nancy Pearcey agebegincambridge share on social
The genius of the American Founders was to create an intricate system of balanced powers both within the state and between state and society - a system that has fostered unprecedented political, social, and intellectual freedom. Nancy Pearcey americanbalancecreate share on social
Americans have grown impatient with the relentless politicizing of every area of life. Nancy Pearcey americanareagrow Change image and share on social
Visit a typical science classroom and you will discover far more than empirical facts being taught. The dominant worldview among scientific intellectuals is evolutionary naturalism, which holds that humans are essentially biochemical machines. Nancy Pearcey biochemicalclassroomdiscover share on social
