Contrary to the popular myth, the science of economics was not invented by Adam Smith. We can find the early foundations of economics in the writings of medieval figures like Saint Bernardine, Saint Antoninus, Saint Thomas Aquinas, and other early Scholastics. Read the popular article: We Must Resist the Temptation to Secession They prepared the … Read more
Perhaps one of the most harmful practices of today’s secular society is its turning away from concerns for the soul. The focus has shifted to this world and not the next. When people believed in the immortal soul, they sought after moral virtues and transcendental values whereby they might satisfy spiritual desires, and reach the … Read more
Charleston is a special city that draws people in and makes itself loved. There is an appreciation of beauty and taste that lingers and captivates the visitor. Is Technology Ruining Your Life? Take A Quick Quiz To Find Out By Clicking Here. When invited to speak in the city, I was struck by how well … Read more
Yet more evidence that religion promoted and inspired scientific progress can be found in the lives of the actual scientists who helped establish modern science. Read the popular article: We Must Resist the Temptation to Secession Economic historian Lynn White Jr. reports that, “Every major scientist from about 1250 to about 1650, four hundred years … Read more
According to Catholic teaching, the seller must be honest about the sale of his goods as a matter of justice. He must not deceive the buyer or claim the goods are more than they really are. The seller must also inform the buyer of known defects that would have an impact on the value of … Read more
All across the nation, parents are reacting to a new educational program called Common Core. Under this program, national standards and testing are being set up for students which will eventually give rise to a core curriculum that will fundamentally change the way American children are educated. Is Technology Ruining Your Life? Take A Quick … Read more
For years, the buzz-word in financial markets has been “quantitative easing,” better known as QE. Through the QE cure-all, the Federal Reserve pumped hundreds of billions of dollars into the economy by buying bonds. Those in charge of this money-printing operation have claimed that it stimulated the American economy and kept interest rates low. Others … Read more
Stepping off the plane in Honolulu, you perceive that Hawaii is a welcoming place. Almost on script, I was greeted with several leis of flowers and a warm “Aloha.” The climate of the land is also welcoming with balmy winds and temperate weather. God has endowed the nature of these islands with almost paradisiacal qualities … Read more
By Gary J. Isbell* A talk based on the book, Return to Order, was part of the program at the Catholic Men’s Conference of the Richmond Diocese was held on January 10 at the city’s Convention Center. Nearly 350 Catholic men attended the event. Read the popular article: We Must Resist the Temptation to Secession … Read more
The hatred of private property is something proper to communism. However, it is not just large properties that are targeted by the communists. They hate especially small properties since they are the seeds from which free markets later bloom. Lenin wrote: ‘Small-scale commercial production is, every moment of every day, giving birth spontaneously to capitalism … Read more
