Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s bellicose and vengeful rhetoric describing the military’s war in Iran grew out of his ...

King’s purpose was clear: Call America back to the moral claims of the Declaration. His “Letter from Birmingham Jail” is, in many ways, a mid-20th-century commentary on 1776. He insisted the ideals of ...

Having a sense of purpose in your life is often subsumed to the more “important” things – like advancing your career, finding the right relationship, or acquiring more material goods – the “bling” of ...

There’s a powerful moment at the start of Anne Applebaum’s recent essay in The Atlantic. She’s recalling a party she threw on Dec. 31, 1999, at her home in Poland. Many of the 100-odd guests were ...

American higher education once rested on a shared moral vision shaped by Judeo-Christian traditions, affirming the dignity of every person. These moral responsibilities accompany freedom and the ...

Almost three decades ago, fresh out of graduate school, I arrived at the University of Notre Dame to teach early American history. I have lived and worked at the institution since that time, serving ...

In February, 55 Catholic Democratic members of Congress signed a "Statement of Principles," emphasizing their commitment to their faith and confirming their belief that government has "moral purpose." ...

In 1904, while touring the eastern half of the United States, the German sociologist Max Weber encountered an institution that would intrigue him for decades: the American college. Between delivering ...

From life-saving medical care to groundbreaking tech, Israel is a nation of innovation, morality, and hope in a challenging world. Last summer, I was asked to speak at a synagogue in Jerusalem to a ...