When Economics Dominates

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In the modern world, economics dominates. Everything is seen through the prism of economics. However, this is not the primary prism to see life; nor is it the most important human field. Obviously, the primary prism to see life is through the spiritual prism. [like url=https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToOrder.org]   Instead, the modern world inverts this proper order … Read more

Petition to Stand With Justice Moore and God’s Marriage

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Hanover, Penn. (June 7, 2016) – Americans are now signing a petition in support of Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore who stood up and defended God’s marriage, the sacred union of one man and one woman. Justice Moore was suspended due to the campaign of several atheistic and pro-homosexual groups. He is now facing charges … Read more

Rediscovering the Ideal Healthcare Plan

Return to Order Rediscovering the Ideal Healthcare Plan

There is a prevailing idea that healthcare plans are necessarily complex and expensive schemes. There was, however, an ideal healthcare plan in the distant past that was amazingly simple. The plan did not list its benefits, clinical metrics or financial data. The main emphasis of this plan was not so much on a plan but … Read more

The War of the Straitjackets

Return to Order To Make America Great, Turn Back to God

Looking at the political climate, America’s present condition can be seen as a war of the straitjackets. On one side, there are those who rightfully claim that society needs God and a moral law as a necessary condition for freedom and prosperity. These fight to conserve the remnants of this law. On the other side … Read more

Praise for Return to Order — Rep. Lou Barletta

Return to Order Praise for Return to Order -- Rep. Lou Barletta

“Return to Order is a refreshing breath of air in a time of economic and political distress. It reminds us of those basic and foundational institutions and practices that helped shape the generations of our fathers and mothers. And, it reminds us that we can be successful and solve the issues America is currently facing without … Read more

Freakonomics: The End Does not Justify the Means

Return to Order Freakonomics: The End Does not Justify the Means

Despite all the different kinds of problems in the world, the issues that dominate the national discussion are economical. Some have even shifted moral arguments to this field. Take for example, how abortion is argued in what is called “Freakonomics.” In 2005, University of Chicago economist Steven Levitt and New York Times journalist Stephen J. Dubner wrote a book titled Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores … Read more

Frenetic Intemperance and the Culture of the Short Term

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  An interesting article on the website FierceCIO.com gives an accurate idea of what is meant by the term frenetic intemperance. The term, which appears in the book Return to Order, denotes a reckless and relentless drive inside today’s business culture to throw off all restraints and gratify all desires. This article reports on the … Read more

When Men Calmly Carried Out Their Trades

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by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira. In the placid waters of this canal of the Belgian city of Ghent, the facades of some buildings typical of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance have been reflected for centuries. These buildings create a singular architectural impression of balance because of the harmonious contrast between their imposing, serious and … Read more

Addressing Our Fractured Republic

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No one disputes the fact that the nation is polarized and coming apart. This is so evident especially in light of the 2016 election cycle. Likewise, no reasonable person can deny that we need to return to the order of social bonds that mitigate the effects of extreme individualism, especially the erosion of our national … Read more

Advice to Graduating Millennials: Don’t Jump the Ropes

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As I walked down the aisle of the plane, I saw in the seat next to mine an amiable young fellow—a real live millennial. I was intrigued by the opportunity to talk. Don’t get me wrong, plenty of millennial-age young people cross my path. Most of them don’t make a big deal about their “millennialness.” … Read more