For society to work normally, there must exist an order, which can be defined as a state where things are arranged and function according to their nature and purpose. “Order is the first need of the soul,” writes Russell Kirk. “Freedom, justice, law and virtue are all very important, but order is the first and … Read more
When recently asked to give a talk, I recalled how many liberals begin their talks by making land acknowledgment statements. A sample statement might read: We wish to acknowledge that we gather together to study at [woke university] on lands that have been stewarded through many centuries by the ancestors and descendants of Tribal Nations … Read more
The crisis inside the Catholic Church has turned everything upside down. Tired of liturgical, many Catholics are looking for more traditional expressions of worship. Others lament the “feminization” of some progressive services and seek out less emotional and more affirmative models of faith. Tragically, these searches sometimes lead outside the Church. One wrong path to … Read more
We live in a Facebook world where everyone seeks to impress. However, most people are content to leave a superficial impact that takes little effort. Indeed, authentic greatness requires too much of a lifelong struggle for such trivial souls. Instead, they look to leave some legacy that might consist of a gift or an enduring … Read more
Like all laws, immigration law is very succinct and specific. It defines the conditions under which a person can successfully enter and stay in America. By being very exact, it ensures that all people are treated fairly, which minimizes injustice. With the coming crackdown on illegal immigrants, some Catholics are advising these individuals on ways … Read more
We live in the strange twilight of the post-War era. Modern narratives are breaking down. Paradoxes abound where secure convictions once reigned. Liberals often affirmed, for example, that history always flows inexorably leftward. Today, the left is in decline worldwide, facing a dismal future. Others said traditional ways and certainties were destined to fade away. … Read more
In the aftermath of the inauguration, change is in the air. It seems no field is exempt from its winds. One surprising name on the list of those institutions slated for change is Hollywood. For decades, America has been waiting for a seismic shift to jolt Hollywood back to its senses. For too long, Hollywood … Read more
We live in a regime where things feel unsafe. People subconsciously sense insecurity when going to places, lest they fall victim to violence or attack. It is a kind of local terrorism where rogue individuals act out their macabre fantasies and ideologies in ordinary places, whether at a political rally, a New Year’s celebration or … Read more
A new figure is appearing on the political horizon that does not bode well for the conservative movement in America. That figure is the cultural Christian. For decades, culture and Christians have been associated with the Culture War centered on the hot-button issues of abortion, marriage and other moral topics. Christianity provided the dynamic component … Read more
The United Kingdom’s Labour Party government is presenting a bill to abolish the hereditary lords from the upper chamber of Parliament. Hereditary lords are those House of Lords’ members who inherit the right to sit in the upper House based on services rendered to the realm. Many storied families have retained this right for generations. … Read more
