I have a weakness for video game adaptations. About 95% of them are terrible, but I tend to at least look into them, just out of curiosity. Personally, the best one I’ve seen is the first Mortal Kombat movie, which is just delightful. Recently, out of curiosity, I started watching Sonic Boom, the latest television … Continue reading Small Gems: Sonic Boom
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Mrs. Washington Explains it All
You know, I have a number of thoughts regarding the Black Community in America that I typically don't voice publicly, mostly because I seriously doubt the benefits of doing so would outweigh the costs. Frankly I get so sick of race issues that the thought of having to actually argue about it online makes me physically ill. … Continue reading Mrs. Washington Explains it All
Theodore Roosevelt Addresses the Knights of Columbus
Another speech for the Fourth. On October 12, 1915 (Columbus Day), former President Theodore Roosevelt gave a speech to the Knights of Columbus in New York. His subject that day was the essential unity of all Americans, whatever their origin, and, of course, the glories of that great nation. Without further adieu, I present the … Continue reading Theodore Roosevelt Addresses the Knights of Columbus
Ladies and Gentlemen, This is What A Disarmed Society Looks Like
Sweden, I understand, has some of the worst rates of sexual assault of any nation in Europe. I’ll pass by speculating on why that might be, because at the moment the Swedish government’s response to the problem is more interesting. After sagely noting that “no one should have to accept sexual molestation,” Sweden’s national police … Continue reading Ladies and Gentlemen, This is What A Disarmed Society Looks Like
Speech by Archbishop John Ireland to the New York Commandery of the Loyal League, April 4, 1894
I just found this beautiful and stirring speech by Archbishop John Ireland of St. Paul, MN. With the Fourth of July approaching, it seems an appropriate time to present it before the public. Would that we had more pastors today who possessed his power of words, clarity of ideas, and confidence of convictions. Of course, … Continue reading Speech by Archbishop John Ireland to the New York Commandery of the Loyal League, April 4, 1894
C.S. Lewis Explains It All
If you try to argue with a modern, you will often find that he won't engage your arguments logically. Most often, he just calls you names like "racist" or "homophobe" or "sexist" or some other 'ist.' If he's a little more intelligent than most, he'll explain to you why you or the source you cite … Continue reading C.S. Lewis Explains It All
Pray and Buy a Gun
My first thought on hearing the news of the shooting in Orlando was “Well, that was entirely predictable.” Think about it: on one hand, we encourage people to embrace, express, and celebrate perverse desires that most cultures and most (I think all, but I’m not clear on that) major religions consider depraved and sinful. Then, … Continue reading Pray and Buy a Gun
Christian Rearmament
During the lead up to the Second World War, England steadfastly refused to rearm. Formerly the world’s one superpower, she had had enough of war and had talked herself into believing that if only she were sufficiently understanding and accommodating, she could live in harmony with her old enemies, especially Germany. This was a disastrous … Continue reading Christian Rearmament
How to Intimidate a Bear
So, this guy was out in the wild when he found himself an object of interest from a most unwelcome party: a large brown bear. With neither a gun nor bear spray, and with Baloo coming closer and smacking his lips, he resorted to an alternative means of self-defense. It's pretty awesome. And not at … Continue reading How to Intimidate a Bear
Ethics Test
I'm sure we’ve all heard people saying something along the lines of, “I don't need religion: I can decide for myself what is right and wrong.” A few questions regarding that: Do you actually decide for yourself what is right and wrong, in the sense of having a real standard that you strive to live … Continue reading Ethics Test
Serpent's Den 