Why Sterile Nationalism Won’t Save Us From Globalism
Nationalism is one of those vague terms that appears when a social order is not anchored in moral certainties. The term can take on many meanings, some good, others bad because when nothing is certain, … Continue reading
How Compromise Caused Moral Death to the Boy Scouts
Until recently, the Boy Scouts of America was adamantly resistant to change. This was especially true in its response to the homosexual lobby’s demands that they accept its demands that homosexual inclinations be viewed as … Continue reading
Investment Strategies for 2019 and the Next Crash
I was recently asked for advice about investment strategies for the coming times. It is a reasonable request since we as Christians need to plan for the future responsibly. It makes sense to look at … Continue reading
Why Schools Are Joining the War on Homework
Homework is, or at least used to be, universal. Those who enjoy learning often remember it as an important part of their own mental development. It helps to build responsibility, valuable habits, and the ability … Continue reading
How Wisdom Helps People Destroy the Dictatorship of the Emojis
It is no secret that emotions rule in America. The more sensational the news, the more impact it has. The media need to make things dramatic if stories are to survive in today’s short news … Continue reading
When Coddled Minds Produce Shattered Lives
In the summer of 1942, the USS South Dakota set sail to do battle in the Pacific. One of the gunners on board was Calvin Graham. On November 14, the South Dakota encountered eight Japanese … Continue reading
Bush, Macron and the Monumental Failure of Climate Politics
Looking back over 2018, three recent events in three different countries illustrate just how far the fortunes of climate change politics have fallen. The first event was the death of George H. W. Bush, forty-first … Continue reading
When Catholics said NO to Satan at Michigan State Capitol
On December 22, 2018, a group of Catholics gathered in front of the Michigan State Capitol Building in Lansing to pray the rosary. They carried a banner saying: “Praying the Rosary, to keep Christ in … Continue reading