Earth Day is sponsored by the Environmentalist movement. Environmentalism is portrayed by the major media as a segment which seeks to prevent pollution, promote recycling and protect endangered species. Critics of this movement, however, accuse it of having radical ideological roots that find manifestation in extremist policies. Let us consider whether or not this is true. If so, should we not still seek to conserve resources and promote the responsible use of private property? On what basis should such stewardship rest?
Christ and Creation's Longing Richard John Neuhaus Fr. Neuhaus wrote a book about the ecology movement that was published in the early 1970's. At the time, critics of the book said that he simply made too much of a harmless movement that was rooted in common sense. What reflections does the author have about this issue more than a quarter of a century later?
A Federalist's Approach to Protecting the Environment Fife Symington A governor reflects on the proper understanding of environmental protection that is consistent with limited and constitutional government.
The Religion of the Blind Watchmaker Phillip Johnson The author considers the theory of evolution by examining the "blind watchmaker thesis." Is life on earth really just an accident?
The New Age Movement Dr. Bob Pyne The New Age Movement seeks to subordinate the needs of humanity to those of the earth as a whole, claims the author. He explicates the underlying principles of this growing movement.
Human Nature Don Closson How are humans different from non-humans? What makes them distinct? The author considers these questions as he examines conflicting ideas about human nature.
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