“The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge, natural to party dissensions, which in different ages and countries has perpetrated the most horrid enormities, is itself a frightful despotism. The disorders and miseries which…

“Why is there reticence to provide the public with guidelines that will spare them [Coronary Artery Disease] or its progression?” asked Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr. MD, in an article published in The American Journal of Cardiology. “The National Research Council…

In an effort to further ecumenical dialogue with the Catholic Church, the Lutheran bishops from Finland made their annual pilgrimage to Rome. They presented Pope Francis with a document to help address remaining differences between the two communions. The document…

“Those who are lifting the world upward and onward are those who encourage more than criticize.” Elizabeth Harrison (1897-1955) third of three surviving children of the former U.S. President, Benjamin Harrison. Source Reference Elizabeth Harrison Quote

Nuclear war, Cyberattacks and environmental disasters top the list of threats to global stability in 2018, according to a survey of 1,000 international leaders from business, government, education and service groups. Some of them are man-made, while others are natural. The…

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” Aesop (c. 550 B.C.) legendary Greek fabulist. Source: The Lion and the Mouse. Source Reference Aesop Quote

According to a letter published by the European Evangelical Alliance, the Religion and Civil Society Ministry of Kazakhstan prepared a draft bill, called an Amending Law, which proposes changes to three codes and nine laws, including the 2011 Religion Law….

“To love truth for truth’s sake is the principal part of human perfection in this world, and the seed-plot of all other virtues.” John Locke (1632-1704) English philosopher and political theorist. Considered the ideological progenitor of the American Revolution and who, by…

Polish President Andrzej Duda signed into law a bill that largely limits trade on Sundays, saying it will benefit employees’ family life. The legislation, worked out by the conservative government and the Solidarity trade union, is expected to draw protests…

“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.” Jesus of Nazareth Source: Holy Bible, Matthew 5:44. Source Reference Jesus…

The president of war-torn Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadére and his entourage, was granted an audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican on January 25. The Holy See says in a press release that it appreciates “the positive efforts made…

“Do you wish to be free? Then above all things, love God, love your neighbor, love one another, love the common weal; then you will have true liberty.” Girolamo Savonarola (1452-1498) Italian Dominican priest, leader of Florence from 1494 until his execution in 1498. Source…