By David Grant In 1552, St. Francis Xavier, one of the founders of the Jesuits, sailed to China in an effort to convert souls to Christianity. He never made it to the mainland, but others would soon follow who would have vast impact in China and on world technology exchange. The same efforts were undertaken at about the same time in South … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2011
Two Important Questions
February 2, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Chris Brady There are two important questions we should each ask ourselves on a regular basis: Ten years from now, what will I wish I had done today? If I knew I couldn't fail, what would I be working on? Life is complicated. No matter who you are, you will encounter problems and challenges. There are endless tasks to … [Read more...]
Let Us Dare: Writings From John Adams
February 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Shanon Brooks In late 1765, John Adams began writing an essay entitled, "A Dissertation on the Canon and Feudal Law." He was 30 years old and just beginning to stretch his legal and political wings. His purpose for writing this essay was to contrast the tyranny of feudal and canon law with the glorious struggle for freedom in the … [Read more...]
