John Horvat II, Author at Return to Order

Cobbler Shop Economics

by John Horvat II May 29, 2017September 30, 2016

I had just bought a pair of shoes at a large shoe outlet and within six months the heels were completely worn down. I lost the receipt and probably would have had a little trouble getting a new pair. So I decided to visit the local cobbler with the shoes and a piece of leather … Read more

Keep Satan Statue out of the State Capitol in Arkansas

by John Horvat II September 29, 2016

The Satanic Temple is trying to erect a Satan statue at the Arkansas State Capitol. Thankfully, there’s growing opposition to this Satan statue. God fearing Americans don’t want a Satan statue looking down on them as they go about their lives. So sign this petition. Say NO to the Satan statue! America is One Nation … Read more

The Three Conditions For a Christian To Be Both for God and Profit

by John Horvat II September 26, 2016

There are those who claim that Christians cannot seek after money or profits. This is not true since God put material goods upon the earth to be used and traded. God wants us to prosper, since He is a good and almighty God that takes care of those who love Him. [like url=https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToOrder.org] However, certain … Read more

Returning to the Wellspring

by John Horvat II September 22, 2016

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As the stage is set for a great storm, our common peril forces us to look for a vision of life that will serve to unify the nation. We believe this vision will not be inspired by economic reforms, financial policies, or government programs. The question remains as to where we must go to find … Read more

‘Return to Order’ at the University of Mary

by John Horvat II September 21, 2016

“First of all, let me say what an honor it is to speak at this university. As someone who is a devotee of Our Lady and who prays the rosary daily, I am thrilled to be at the University of Mary. For me, it could have no better name.” Thus began the talk of John Horvat … Read more

Answering a Troubling Question: Man, Woman, or Whatever?

by John Horvat II September 19, 2016

A friend of mine recently rejoiced because he had finally found a job after being unemployed for a few months. It was an engineering job with a good company comparable to the one he had before. However, there was one thing about the final interview that bothered him. He was asked: “What is your gender?” … Read more

Three Facts that Show Millennials Are More Conservative Than You Think

by John Horvat II September 30, 2016September 16, 2016

There is a reoccurring myth in American politics that states that youth are generally extremely liberal. Conservatives are invited to write off the new generations until they mysteriously reappear later on their voter rolls when they become older, presumably after gaining experience in life. However, there are other explanations as to the cause of the … Read more

Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You Should—What Kaepernick Doesn’t Get

by John Horvat II September 14, 2016September 14, 2016

The Colin Kaepernick controversy is symptomatic of our days. A major league football quarterback sits down during the national anthem as a protest. The liberals crown him a hero exercising his freedom to protest against alleged injustice. The conservatives deplore his action (rightly so) because it dishonors the flag and the nation. Another case in … Read more

Ten Varieties of Wheat Thins: Is There Real Choice?

by John Horvat II March 22, 2017September 13, 2016

When reading the manuscript of the book Return to Order, one of the editors remarked that while he agreed with the book’s criticism of standardization, there are still plenty of choices out there. After all, he quipped, how could he give up the ten varieties of wheat thins found at the local Wal-Mart.

The comment made me pause a bit. I had to admit that he had a point. There certainly are a lot of choices out there – and yet no one can deny that there is also a lot of standardization out there. How do you reconcile the two things?

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To solve the problem, I decided to take a trip to Wal-Mart. I just had to see these wheat thins for myself.

What I found was disconcerting. As you enter Wal-Mart, you are hit by row upon row of choices of just about everything. The place is huge and it took some time to navigate my way to the wheat thins. But finally I found them. There was a whole section dedicated to the snack. I found not ten varieties but 26 different kinds of wheat thins. As I went down the aisle, there were similar findings – 18 different types of Saltines, 12 types of ginger snaps and so on. My standardization claim was completely discredited before the undeniable evidence.

‘Return to Order’…in Las Vegas?

by John Horvat II September 5, 2016September 3, 2016

Return to Order is a book that criticizes the frenetic intemperance of modern life that throws off all restraint. If there is one place where this frenetic intemperance can be found, it is in the practice of gambling. Thus, some might think it strange that this book would find great success in Las Vegas, the … Read more