Ukrainians — and everyone else in the world — need us to figure that out already.
Share this story
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivers a video address to senators and members of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., March 16, 2022.
J. Scott Applewhite/Pool via Reuters
Who are we as a nation? That’s a critical question in the backdrop of just about every controversial issue we face today in the United States. While the answer may lead to policy debates, a serious consideration of who we are and what we are about is critical to getting out of ideological silos and actually making coherent policy that helps with human flourishing.
That’s what Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky was prompting, as he asked in desperation for our help, speaking to Congress:
About the Author
Kathryn Jean Lopez is a senior fellow at the National Review Institute and the religion editor of National Review. Sign up for her weekly newsletter here. She is the author of A Year with the Mystics: Visionary Wisdom for Daily Living.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Who are we as a nation? That’s a critical question in the backdrop of just about every controversial issue we face today in the United States. While the answer may lead to policy debates, a serious consideration of who we are and what we are about is critical to getting out of ideological silos and actually making coherent policy that helps with human flourishing.
That’s what Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky was prompting, as he asked in desperation for our help, speaking to Congress:
About the Author
Kathryn Jean Lopez is a senior fellow at the National Review Institute and the religion editor of National Review. Sign up for her weekly newsletter here. She is the author of A Year with the Mystics: Visionary Wisdom for Daily Living.
Advertisement
Advertisement
By continuing, you agree to our terms of service and privacy policy.
Comments