articles by Vincent Ryan Ruggiero about culture
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09, 2013
A Tale Of Two Students
Carson Huey graduated from high school with a perfect 4.0 grade point average and a 1770 Scholastic Aptitude Test score. [...]
27
08, 2013
What A Brilliant Idea!
Every once in a while we encounter an idea so brilliant that we are inclined to shout, as did the [...]
20
08, 2013
Have You Forgiven Yourself Lately?
I don’t know about you, but I’m uncomfortable with the modern perspective on forgiveness. Part of the problem is that [...]
24
07, 2013
The Race Conversation
President Obama’s speech following the Zimmerman verdict has received considerable criticism. Many say he should have refrained from commenting on [...]
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07, 2013
Lessons From The Zimmerman Case
It seems that everyone with a computer or a cell phone is weighing in on the George Zimmerman verdict. The [...]
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07, 2013
Beware Of Positive Stereotypes Too
All stereotypes are based on the false notion that every member of a group necessarily shares the characteristics of all [...]
3
07, 2013
How Times Have Changed
A recently passed bill prohibits the distribution of pro-homosexuality information to minors. More specifically, it bans “the dissemination of information [...]
12
06, 2013
A More Dangerous Corruption
“Corruption” is a popular word today, and it is usually used to denote dishonest behavior within an institution. The most [...]
5
06, 2013
In Defense Of Guilt And Shame
While reading last week’s church bulletin, I came across an announcement for a mini-retreat titled “Letting Go of Shame and [...]
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05, 2013
Language Peeves
The TV news person was commenting about a story concerning the Boston Marathon bombing when she said, “The story just [...]