At the Passion of the Lord, we see the true futility of humanistic hopes. Here is assembled representatives of the best humanity has to offer: Roman Law, Greek Philosophy, Jewish Faith, and they all utterly fail. The Law that was the bedrock of the Roman Empire, and indeed of all human institutions, proves impotent. Pilate … Continue reading The Passion and the Fall of Humanism:
Musings
Why Guys Like ‘My Little Pony’
Recently, after hearing it praised again and again, I watched the show My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. To my slight amazement, it quickly became one of my favorite animated shows. I mean, I have very broad tastes in entertainment: I can view a romantic comedy, musical, or a Disney cartoon with as much real … Continue reading Why Guys Like ‘My Little Pony’
New Federalist Essay
My latest piece is up at The Federalist, using King Kong and Godzilla to describe the human condition. Because I do that sort of thing. Sample: I say an anti-war message doesn’t suit Kong because, especially as depicted in this film, Kong is a warrior, and really doesn’t have the option to not fight. His presence … Continue reading New Federalist Essay
Phineas, Ferb, and Feminism
It’s a fairly familiar scenario: there’s a major female character in a predominantly male cast. She feels constantly overshadowed by the male characters, who by contrast seem to have all the advantages that she lacks; they can get away with anything, do anything they like, and receive almost universal praise, while she has to struggle … Continue reading Phineas, Ferb, and Feminism
A Primer on Gun Suppressors
Here's a good article in The Federalist arguing why law abiding gun owners might want to own a suppressor and why (as usual) Liberals don't know what they're talking about. The best part is when the author quotes a Washington Post piece that claims a YouTube video of a man firing a suppressed .22LR demonstrates that "silencers … Continue reading A Primer on Gun Suppressors
Where We Go From Here: The Reconquest of America.
If I have learned anything during this election cycle, it’s not to make any predictions involving Donald Trump. So I’m going to say that I don’t know what he plans to do, or what kind of President he’s going to make. Only thing I can say for sure is that we’re probably in for an … Continue reading Where We Go From Here: The Reconquest of America.
Foundation Lines, or Why This World Matters to Christians
Ever have one of those moments where things just kind of ‘click’? Like, when you finally see the answer to a brainteaser you’ve been puzzling over for a half-an-hour and were just about to toss down the disposal. I had a moment like that the Sunday before last while listening to the Gospel reading. It … Continue reading Foundation Lines, or Why This World Matters to Christians
The Dangers of Attacking Hypocrisy
There’s nothing more popular these days, either in the Church or the surrounding culture, than attacking hypocrisy or moral pride: Pope Francis talks about it all the time, and slinging accusations of it back and forth has become something of a pastime among Catholics of differing traditions. Of course, the Other Side uses it as … Continue reading The Dangers of Attacking Hypocrisy
Confessions of an Unemployed College Graduate
Today's post is up at The Federalist. A sample: My experience is not unique. There are thousands of college graduates in my shoes today. In fact, I’m better off than most: thanks to my wonderful parents, I don’t have any student debt weighing me down. I was also fortunate that the school I went to included … Continue reading Confessions of an Unemployed College Graduate
On the Root Cause of Abortion
You know, I don’t usually talk about abortion. Not that I don’t think it’s a vital issue, but, well, it isn’t ‘my’ issue. That is, there are so many other voices speaking more forcefully on it that it seems to me that my rhetorical talents (such as they are) are better applied in other topics … Continue reading On the Root Cause of Abortion
Serpent's Den 