In Memory of Al McDonald Os Guinness Wednesday, November 27, 2019 It is with sad but grateful hearts that we commemorate the extraordinary life of co-founder Alonzo (“Al”) McDonald, who passed away this past week at the age of 91. Al’s remarkable life included service as CEO of McKinsey, President and Vice-Chairman of the Bendix
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Crossing a Digital Divide Cherie Harder Friday, June 7, 2019 Sometimes dramatic changes happen with little fanfare. This year, a cultural Rubicon was crossed, as significant as it was unheralded: the time we spend on mobile devices now exceeds the time spent with TV. The time-use study published by emarketer.com shows the trajectory of Americans’
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The Ties That Free Cherie Harder Tuesday, April 2, 2019 These are lonely times. By many measures, rates of loneliness in the US have doubled. We are more likely to live alone, to lack confidantes, to feel ourselves abandoned in the world. We report enjoying fewer friendships, particularly close ones. Nearly one in four
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Confessions Byron Smith Friday, January 25, 2019 As the new Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Trinity Forum, I have a few confessions to make: First, you need to know that “we are Russian sympathizers.” It’s true! We have great admiration, respect, and regard for the works and thoughts of Leo Tolstoy,
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Fake News and the Good News Cherie Harder Friday, August 31, 2018 In the contest for attention between fake news and truth-telling, fake news wins in a landslide. The Atlantic recently reported on the results of a comprehensive study that analyzed every contested news story in English since the advent of twitter, and found
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Seeking Truth in the Doing of Business C. William Pollard Friday, August 31, 2018 Etched in stone in the chapel of Christ Church College at Oxford University are the words of John Locke spoken over 300 years ago: “I know there is truth opposite falsehood, that it may be found if people will search
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Why Means Matter Cherie Harder Friday, February 23, 2018 One of the most significant recent shifts in public attitudes is the crumbling of trust in bedrock institutions – ranging from Congress to academia, law enforcement, finance, the media, business, health providers, even the church. As respect for such institutions, along with the norms and
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Getting Mad and Giving Thanks Cherie Harder Monday, November 20, 2017 The holidays are rapidly approaching — and we the people are angry. A year after the nastiest presidential election in modern history, our general ire seems further stoked. In this age of rage, one can find any number of reasons to be furious:
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In Memoriam: Michael Cromartie Cherie Harder Wednesday, August 30, 2017 After a valiant two-year battle with cancer, waged with his characteristic energy and verve, author, scholar, Faith Angle Forum founder, and Trinity Forum Senior Fellow Michael Cromartie died earlier this week. He leaves behind his extraordinary wife Jenny, sons Ethan and Eric and daughter
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