I sent this in about three or four months ago; kind of expected it to have been dropped, but it's up after all! On Aleteia today, In Defense of Grumpy Christians. For such people there’s often a bit of a quandary: They know that, as Christians, they ought to love their neighbor and be good to … Continue reading New Aleteia Post
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Bishop Sheen on the Three Confessions
Broadcasted 1957: Ven. Bishop Fulton Sheen traces the course of human sentiment through three great 'Confessions:' those of St. Augustine, of Abelard, and of Jean-Jacque Rousseau: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGGSxxuBtMk Money quote: "Jean-Jacque, therefore, gave birth to an entirely new concept of how to handle a conflict: namely, give way to it and call it right."
Catholic Match Post on Knowing Your Date’s Career
My latest post is up at 'Catholic Match,' about the importance of knowing what you're getting into with your significant other's career. The simple fact is that some careers are harder on relationship than others; some jobs simply require long hours, an unpredictable schedule, high stress, and a deep commitment. There’s really nothing anyone can … Continue reading Catholic Match Post on Knowing Your Date’s Career
Everyman Article on Why You Can’t Just Agree to be Wrong
A new piece is up on 'The Everyman,' this one discussing how false logic doesn't work even if everyone agrees about it: When I say or write a word, such as “four,” I am attempting to convey an idea that is in my head to yours. Our minds have no direct common communication, so the … Continue reading Everyman Article on Why You Can’t Just Agree to be Wrong
A Dramatic Illustration of How Marvel has Fallen
This is fascinating, and appalling. This guy compares the most recent Captain Marvel comic with a classic Avengers issue by Chris Claremont from 1981. The difference between them is stunning. Language warning - it's not non-stop profanity, but he loses his temper at one point. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW8MO4jAUH0
Long-Distance Date Ideas at Catholic Match
My latest Catholic Match post suggests a few different long-distance dating ideas: 4. Video-Game Date If you can’t meet in real life, set up a multiplayer server just for two and meet in the digital world. Like the previous entries, this gives you a chance to share something you enjoy with the person you’re interested in, and … Continue reading Long-Distance Date Ideas at Catholic Match
Talking About the Abu Dhabi Document at the Everyman
A little late on this, but the documents says that it hopes to be a long-term object of research, so I suppose this is sort of a way of that coming to pass, though I don't think the authors would like my take. In any case, I was asked to give my response to the … Continue reading Talking About the Abu Dhabi Document at the Everyman
Explaining Traditionalism at ‘The Everyman’
When it comes to society and politics, I call myself a Traditionalist, and today at The Everyman, I got to explain a little of what that means: Another point where the Traditionalist would reject Liberalism is on the question of freedom. For the Liberal, freedom is the highest good, and he would define freedom along … Continue reading Explaining Traditionalism at ‘The Everyman’
The Nuances of How Superpowered Characters Are Received at Home
The irreplaceable Caroline Furlong has another insightful essay in her series on writing superpowered characters; this one is on how they should be viewed in their own world. In it, she hits several points of nuance that the vast majority of modern writers (especially those working in Hollywood or in the comics industry) seem incapable … Continue reading The Nuances of How Superpowered Characters Are Received at Home
Do the Powers Make the Hero?
The Irreplaceable Caroline Furlong writes an excellent piece about whether the superhuman powers of a hero is what makes him a hero worth rooting for, or not: Due to the numerous ways extraordinary faculties can be introduced into a tale, there are several conditions that an author must consider when creating powered protagonists. In today’s … Continue reading Do the Powers Make the Hero?
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