Why Is Socialism Still Popular?

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If ever there was a set of ideas that has been tried and found lacking, it is socialism. It has been tried on every continent. It has been tried in weak nations and strong. It has been tried in primitive countries and those which are highly developed. The most striking thing about socialism is that … Read more

Return to Order Talks in California

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On May 5, the TFP Southern California Regional Conference as held at Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel in Buena Park. The event featured TFP speakers, John Horvat, Michael Whitcraft and Norman Fulkerson. On May 6, a similar conference was held in Sacramento, California at the city’s Crowne Plaza Hotel. The theme of the conferences was “Means … Read more

Fostering an Organic Society: The Value of Every Person

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Excerpt from the talk, “Fostering an Organic Society: Principles and Examples” given by James Bascom at the 2013 TFP National Conference on October 27, 2013 The first principle is that within every man there are potentialities that must be developed. Every man is born with an enormous variety of qualities, propensities, and strengths that seek … Read more

How Did Law Come to Subvert Order?

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In the book, Return to Order, there is a description of a legal order that came from Christendom. This order was tied to a higher natural law found in God’s law and to which all, rulers and ruled, were subject. This legal order, based on morality, favored order in society and prevented the unleashing of … Read more

Saying “Thank You” With Feeling

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How does one stand out these days? Write a thank-you note. No, not a thank-you email, text message or tweet. Banish the multiple exclamation marks (!!!!!) or the CAPITAL letters and silly emoticons that attract attention but fail to convey meaning. All these things tend to get lost in the whirling and hectic schedules of … Read more

Natural and Organic Life v. Artificial & Mechanical Existence

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  A room with cleverly calculated proportions: wide enough and with a high enough ceiling to simultaneously convey the harmonious yet contrary impressions of warmth and relief. It easily accommodates the furniture, paintings, chandelier, and people with enough space for them to move about naturally, without bumping into something or someone. The furnishings are not … Read more

Prayer Shaming: A New Front in the Culture War

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A new front has opened in the Culture War. Now they are targeting prayer. The controversy was triggered by the fact that political leaders traditionally sent messages of condolences offering their “thoughts and prayers” to victims and their families. Such innocent expressions of comfort have enraged liberals who claim the idea of prayer especially in … Read more

Who Does Not Pray Is a Traitor

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All too often people have a wrong perspective on prayer. They think that by asking for things in prayer, they are pestering God who does not look kindly upon their petitions. Such an attitude is completely wrong since we need prayer if we are to obtain heaven. If God wishes our salvation even more than … Read more

A Blacksmith’s Fear of God Helps Him Find the Just Price

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We find a concern for God’s justice reflected in a conversation between Saint John Bosco and a simple blacksmith who supported the saint’s works and began the following conversation: –“Do you know what my biggest worry is?” –“Surely it must be to live and die in the grace of God.” Free Book: Return to Order: … Read more