Artificial intelligence has taken the world by storm. AI represents a new age of intellect, and many believe that it can make life better for humanity. Despite AI’s benefits, it should never be used to fabricate academic papers, replace personal creativity, supplant genuine relationships or override careers. AI has become increasingly more prevalent in modern society. It boasts a wide […]
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The internet is a vast expanse of knowledge and information; but it has become a well-established home for distraction, hate and confusion. Our society has benefited in many ways due to the creation of the internet, but I would argue that it has caused more harm than good. One of the biggest changes the internet has brought to the world […]
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What happened to the days when Instagram was for the perfect photo, Twitter was for a quick thought and Facebook was for family updates? The lines between social media platforms are blurring and it’s becoming harder to spot the differences between them. With the prevalence of an ever-connected generation, social media has become the root of communication within the modern […]
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Let’s journey back in time to two weeks ago. It was Jan. 12, and the morning had begun like any Sunday, with a church service and then a trip to Burlington International Airport. Little did I know that that day would subsequently become the longest 24 hours of my life, leaving me stranded overnight in Philadelphia, 323 miles from my […]
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Last week, I found myself standing outside the U.S. Capitol building. From every vantage point, I was surrounded by marble columns, gracefully carved stone and an ornate statue known as the Statue of Freedom, which sits atop this key legislative building. As I came closer, the sun shone brightly, and a cold gust of wind nearly knocked me over. It […]
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Venmo this, PayPal that. With the rise of digital payment options, physical money is becoming antiquated because it remains inconvenient and difficult to protect. The list of digital payment methods is growing, and many people are opting for cashless transactions. Credit cards and transfer apps like Venmo have quickly become the go-to choices for many Americans. Does this mean […]
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“Chivalry is dead!” Your friend cries as she throws herself on the couch in defeat after yet another bad date. She then proceeds to tell you how her date was late to pick her up, had no plans for the evening and even asked her to pay for her portion of dinner before dropping her off and speeding away before […]
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As Liberty students, and even more, as Christians, we are called to follow Christ’s example of serving others. And as men of God, manhood consists of integrity, diligence and bravery. There are many portraits depicting brave knights going to battle, and for many years they were believed to be the ideal representation of proper masculinity. Chivalry has historically been illustrated […]
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Since former President Donald Trump won the presidential election Nov. 5, he has announced several controversial candidates who are eager to occupy government positions under his administration. Some of the candidates are Elon Musk, Matt Gaetz and Tulsi Gabbard. Lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was endorsed by Trump to become the U.S. secretary of the Department of Health and […]
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College is exhausting. Students must learn to balance the challenges of school, work, a social life and other activities. By the time students reach week eight of the semester, burnout can hit quickly. With exhaustion growing heavy on the eyelids and the desperation mounting to carry on until the clock strikes 11:59 p.m., students frequently turn to quick […]
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One frequent command in Scripture is to sing, or more specifically worship through song. In fact, the longest book in the Bible is an ancient hymnal full of songs to be sung to the Lord. Clearly, worship through singing is an important part of our faith, and most churches take this command seriously by incorporating music into worship services. With […]
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Legacy is what we leave behind when we move on or pass away. For my grandfather, these were his children, his grandchildren and the trees he planted. Often, on long car trips with him, whether close to home or hours away, he would point out trees along the side of the road or in the woods and say, “I planted […]
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Being a college student at Liberty University, I hear “I want to get closer with God” all the time. We can do this in a number of ways, namely by praying to God, reading his Word and worshipping him. But in my opinion, spending time in his creation and appreciating the design with which he constructed the nature around us […]
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Christians face many moral dilemmas today, and the spotlight recently shone on transgender athletes playing women’s sports. One would expect a society that claims to be “pro-women” to protect and support female athletes; however, this is far from the truth, as transgender (male to female) athletes across the nation are being permitted to play among and against biological women. This […]
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Theo Von, a well-known comedian, recently sat across from U.S. Sen. JD Vance in an interview and conversed about personal struggles relating to mental health and drug addiction. In the same conversation, the two spoke about policy issues in the upcoming election. This transpired during the popular “This Past Weekend” podcast hosted by Von, two months after he spoke with […]
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