Posted on November 29th, 2011 by Love and Fidelity Network
ShareWe are told that these are the best four years of life. Visibly eager, and almost impossibly energetic, the recent high school graduate fantasizes about the ideas he will learn and the experiences he will live in this new utopia without limits and free from the dreaded specter of authority figures quelling fun and life [...]
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Posted on March 22nd, 2011 by Love and Fidelity Network
ShareOver the past few years, lots of money and ink has been spent arguing about gay marriage, but not enough attention has been paid to the implications of this issue for our understanding of what marriage as a relationship and an institution is. The gay marriage debate is in fact just one part of a [...]
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Posted on February 17th, 2011 by Love and Fidelity Network
What, then, might the conservative minded individual do when trying to adopt and articulate a positive picture for his romantic activity in light of such conflict and dissolution of universally adopted, pre-marital standards? Two reactions to anomie seem typical: nostalgia and cynicism; either nostalgia for the “good-old-days” when values were clear and life was less complex or cynicism in despair of seeing no suitable, achievable option in present day circumstance.
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Posted on January 20th, 2011 by Love and Fidelity Network
Why start a student group? Because in the not-too-distant future, you and your peers will be leading the country both in your professional careers and in building your own marriages and families. Do we really want the next generation of leaders and parents to be making decisions without a full education on these matters?
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Posted on January 15th, 2011 by Ashley Crouch
Share Woodrow Wilson once said: “You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand.” [...]
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Posted on January 13th, 2011 by Ashley Crouch
Share CONGRATULATIONS: This month, Focus on the Family’s “Rising Voice” is featuring Cassandra Hough as the Millenial of the Month! Cassy Hough was interviewed for her story on how she founded the Anscombe Society at Princeton in 2005, and subsequently, the Love and Fidelity Network in 2007. Would you like to hear the story straight [...]
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Posted on December 31st, 2010 by Ashley Crouch
While marriage may seem like a distant goal, the behavior and relationship habits formed in college lay a foundation for future patterns. Yet, many students may find themselves caught in the throes of the hook-up culture, or may have participated in it previously. The question lingering on their minds may be: “Is it too late for me?” It is never too late to change behavior and set oneself on a trajectory towards greater life and increased relationship satisfaction.
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Posted on December 22nd, 2010 by Ashley Crouch
Students often ask for recommendations on good reading material to back up their positions. During the holiday break, take advantage of the extra time away from classes to grab a good book and get comfortable with a warm holiday drink. Or, give the gift of knowledge to your friends and family! Now is the time to consider what gifts would be appropriate for friends and family. Here are some books we recommend…
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Posted on October 22nd, 2010 by Ashley Crouch
Men, if you really want power, well, you already have it. It’s been in your hands all along, just waiting for you to use it. Women, same to you. Each one of us has the potential to be both powerless and incredibly powerful, maybe even at the same time. But power is a dangerous tool to wield. Both men and women have their own distinctive powers, but one should not seek to have power over others. Wielding power over others often hurts the wielder more than anyone else. My message is one of self-empowerment.
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Posted on July 16th, 2010 by Ashley Crouch
Fortunately, there are students across the country ready for change, and recent years have seen the emergence of a cultural movement to reclaim sexual integrity on campuses. Groups of students are springing up all around the world, seeking answers to their questions in the hope of rising out of this deep fog of confusion in the realm of dating and sexual intimacy.
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