Blasphemy and sacrilege are not free speech!

Protest Black Mass Oklahoma City

Satanists are allowed to hold a public “black Mass” and blaspheme the Blessed Virgin Mary on city property at the Civic Center in Oklahoma City on Monday, August 15, 2016. We cannot remain silent! This is a most grave sin. This is a direct insult and act of defiance against God and to America’s Christian … Read more

Broken Trust: The Cause of Angry Politics

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Everyone agrees that there is something different about today’s angry politics. The ordinary issues that have shaped the political debate for years have largely remained the same. The economy is still in bad shape, terrorism remains a top concern and the deficit is still growing as fast as ever. The mood of the nation, however, … Read more

Modern Thought: Constantly Reinventing the Wheel

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One of the tragedies of the modern world is the great fear of dependence upon others. People have the idea that the fact one depends upon others represents a sign of extreme weakness and lack of character. Society exists in part to address the shortcomings of every person. When a person seeks out the help … Read more

Defining Frenetic Intemperance

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We can define frenetic intemperance as a restless, explosive, and relentless drive inside man that manifests itself in modern economy by 1) seeking to throw off legitimate restraints; and 2) gratifying disordered passions. It tends to form an economic undercurrent whose action can be likened to that of a faulty accelerator or regulator that takes … Read more

What It Means for America to Be Great

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One thing I ardently desire is that America continue to be great. This natural and wholesome sentiment is born of a patriotism of which I am not ashamed. I am proud to be an American and so I desire the best for my country. Contrary to the prevailing conventional wisdom, I do not believe America … Read more

The Emperor Is Wearing Pajamas: The Decline of Dress

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The modern attitude toward dress is that it has little effect on the way people function. In fact, people are advised that the more comfortable they are, the more efficient and happy they will be. People generally respond to such advice by collectively retreating into a shabby array of blue jeans or shorts, T-shirts or … Read more

The Return of the Absent Clockmaker

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At a certain point in modern times, it was decided that God, the Creator of heaven and earth, should stay out of the business of running the world he created. Supposedly, men could do it much better without him. All this was done, mind you, with a certain amount of tact and propriety so as … Read more

Mont Saint Michel: An Angelic Island on Earth

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The incredible island of Mont Saint Michel is a sublime example of angelic influence in Christian Civilization. The small patch of land lies in a bay off the coast of Normandy, France, and has held a Catholic presence since the eighth century when Saint Michael the Archangel appeared and requested that a church be erected … Read more