August 11, 2016 | David Gornoski

10 Reasons Why the Future of Liberty Runs Through Rene Girard

Ever reach that long sought after job promotion, dream vacation, new smartphone, sports car, public recognition, or desired weight only to feel a kind of emptiness, a dread that the itch you thought the status or object you acquired would … Read More

August 8, 2016 | David Gornoski

The State is the Religion of the Hidden Corpse

Warning: The following is an anthropological account of the origins of the state—ideological and religious sensitivities set aside. Viewer discretion is advised.

Have you ever attended the ribbon cutting ceremony of a new local business? Perhaps you’ve seen the … Read More

July 25, 2016 | David Gornoski

If Black Lives Matter to You…

If black lives matter to you, you wouldn’t use violence to punish nonviolent behaviors. As the late Philando Castile’s mother said, “He lived by the law, he died by the law.” The law—the mechanism by which we maintain peace … Read More

April 1, 2016 | David Gornoski

Does 70% of America Really Imitate Jesus?

The religious scandal we face: Does 70% of America imitate Jesus?

As a social commentator, I am consumed with root causes and ideas of practical wisdom. I like the stuff that meets people where they are and gives them something … Read More

March 9, 2016 | David Gornoski

Beyond Reason, Beyond Liberty

Reason is a sacred cow for much of the liberty movement. It is a standard mantra of libertarians and their allies that if people could only transcend their base desire to the domain of reason, we would begin to have … Read More

March 3, 2016 | David Gornoski

Open Letter to Donald Trump: Be Tougher Like Jesus.

Donald, you’re tough. The brilliance of your social charisma is tremendous. Your hair is almost as good as mine. However, if you and I were racing from a pack of wolves, you would lose due to your shorter size and … Read More