In Europe, tradition holds that every realm is comprised of three estates: the clergy, the nobility, and the commoners. Power typically was held by some combination of the clergy and the nobility, and the commoners often found themselves in the position of having little voice in addressing their concerns or...

Shakespeare is rightly regarded still as a titan of a playwright. His ability to get at the essence of human nature across such a broad field of genres and characters remains unrivaled. On the subject of greed, two quotes are quite revealing in light of current events. From the play...

People often say that all sins are equal. The reasoning is that since God is so holy, any sin is an egregious offense against that holiness. Thus, all sins are equal. It is true that each and every sin, whether we think it large or small, is an egregious offense...

“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the Lord your God gives you.” Exodus 20:12 Why is the command to honor parents so important? One has also to wonder why this commandment is so prominently placed. By that, we see that...