An idea came up in my discussions with family and friends about my compare/contrast post about the two third parties I was considering: whether the Constitution Party is too narrowly focused on American interests rather than the universality that Catholics are meant to have. Elsewhere I’ve read Catholic commentators warning against treating America as a … Continue reading Don’t Expect Caesar to do Peter’s Job
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St. John of Damascus on the Feast of the Assumption
I found this on John C. Wright's blog and thought it so beautiful and moving that I had to repost it here. St. John of Damascus was a Syrian monk and priest, from the same stock from which the Maronites descended. He lived in the monastery of Mar Saba near Jerusalem in the seventh century. … Continue reading St. John of Damascus on the Feast of the Assumption
Reviews: Suicide Squad
So far the DC Cinematic Universe has been off to an unimpressive start, with the uneven Man of Steel and the God-awful Batman v. Superman. Nevertheless I was cautiously looking forward to Suicide Squad, which from the previews seemed like it would at least not take itself so dang seriously as the other films had, … Continue reading Reviews: Suicide Squad
Third Party Showdown: The Constitution Party vs. The Solidarity Party
With the nomination of Donald Trump, I have officially given up on the Republican Party. As the only other major party is a socialist-Satanic death-cult, I’ve been in the market for a suitable third party to promote in the place of the dying GOP. Thus far, on the recommendations of friends and family, as well … Continue reading Third Party Showdown: The Constitution Party vs. The Solidarity Party
Why People Hate Religion
It seems to me the chief objection to religion always boils down to this: that it has the effrontery to claim to be true. People say they dislike religion for being dogmatic: that is, they dislike it for claiming to speak honestly and truthfully about real things. (Dogma, after all, only means “that which is … Continue reading Why People Hate Religion
St. Bernard on the New Knighthood
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, the great Cistercian Abbott and Doctor of the Church, was one of the most influential men in Christendom during his lifetime. It's no surprise, therefore, that his friend, Hughes de Paynes sought his help in promoting his fledgling Order of Knights Templar, and, since St. Bernard was an ardent supporter of the … Continue reading St. Bernard on the New Knighthood
“Would Jesus have Fought in a War?” Well…
The “Do you think Jesus…” question crops up sometimes. It’s a standard argument for certain issues, especially ones involving violence. Of course, it’s a fallacious argument: Jesus is the supreme example of how man ought to live, but He Himself pointed out that there are different callings for different men (most notably in Matt. 19: … Continue reading “Would Jesus have Fought in a War?” Well…
Classic Sitcoms and the Charlie Chan Syndrome
Any essay that prominently features the words “the way women (minorities, etc.) were portrayed” has a better than even chance of being complete nonsense. Not just because they tend, in my experience, to be largely inaccurate, though that is true (and that’s what I’m going to be focusing on today). More to the point, however, … Continue reading Classic Sitcoms and the Charlie Chan Syndrome
A Trip into the Past
If you have any turn for history, especially if, like me, you're interested in the Victorian/Edwardian eras, check out this eye-popping film from 1906. Called "A Trip Down Market Street," it's simply thirteen minutes' worth of footage shot from a cable car as it travels the length of San Francisco's market street, and it is fascinating. It's … Continue reading A Trip into the Past
A Race Riot is a Good Time to Have a Gun
Guns are tools for emergencies (among other things), much like fire extinguishers or portable generators. The particular emergencies they’re used for are any time when you need to defend yourself or your family against someone intent on causing them harm. Like, for instance, when a whole city is up in arms and rioting through the … Continue reading A Race Riot is a Good Time to Have a Gun
Serpent's Den 