by Jeremy Ostler | Apr 28, 2019 | Culture, Personal Development
We are not free in a world that permits people to do things that are objectively wrong. So although we’re free to choose between good and evil, at least initially, the degree to which we remain free to choose depends on what we choose. Freedom, therefore, could not...
by Jeremy Ostler | Sep 3, 2018 | Culture
Diversity has become a euphemism for moral relativism. This becomes clear when we consider the fact that despite our endless “diversity” initiatives Americans aren’t valuing more things. Quite the contrary, we’re simply abandoning more of our time-honored values. If...
by Jeremy Ostler | Sep 3, 2018 | Culture, Personal Development, Relationships
I was recently accused of being judgmental for my belief in the traditional definition of marriage. In other words, rather than debating the merits of my position, it was easier for her to name-call. This trend seems ubiquitous nowadays. Interestingly, it’s not even...
by Jeremy Ostler | Jun 25, 2018 | Culture, Personal Development
Drew Barrymore, among countless others, once remarked, “I have no regrets in my life whatsoever.” Such a statement is almost breathtaking in its naiveté. Because unless you are pathological, it isn’t possible to live without some degree of regret. It would seem that...
by Jeremy Ostler | Jun 25, 2018 | Culture, How To, Personal Development
“You can be anything you set your mind to.” It’s a thought that tickles our ears, no doubt. However, it has no basis in reality, which is why anyone that subscribes to it inevitably ends up suffering devastating spiritual and psychological consequences. That is...
by Jeremy Ostler | Dec 2, 2017 | Culture, Personal Development
We live in a society of low (and often twisted) expectations. And sadly, in many respects, it’s only getting worse. In our increasingly smug culture, most of our societal expectations are setting us up for personal and professional failure. And, other than our general...
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