Have western civilization’s highest moral and social values become cause for discomfort?

It has been rightly observed that the struggle against Muslim terrorism of the sort that motivated the killings at Charlie Hebdo is one of free speech versus totalitarian repression. The same may also be said in the Muslim context, since it is obvious that a great many Muslims want nothing to do with al-Qaida, ISIS, Boko Haram, and their murderous and repressive ilk. But there is a far larger problem that looms above the question of free speech, because the future of civilization is at stake, writes Michael Bonner.

The Art Gallery of Ontario’s new approach to its exhibits is known as Art as Therapy. This new style of presentation is derived from the work of British pop philosopher Alain de Botton whose website proclaims that “if art is to enjoy its privileges, it has to be able to demonstrate i...

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