Why Harriet Tubman Should Not Be on the Twenty Dollar Bill

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It was only a matter of time before the politically correct establishment took aim at the nation’s currency. It is not enough that the value of the dollar should slowly decline toward monopoly money, it must also eventually look like it as well. The staid dollar notes were just too correct to survive. They have … Read more

Has Religion Caved In to the Cultural Revolution?

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Among the writing of Church Fathers, Saint Augustine writes with great eloquence of the benefits the Church bestows upon society. Contrary to those in our days who see Christians as threats and intruders in the public square, Saint Augustine claims that those who live up to the standards of Christ’s teachings are society’s greatest benefactors … Read more

Where Did the Idea of Organic Society Come From?

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While some concepts of an organic order can be found in Plato or Aristotle, a more developed theory only came later. It is said that the book, The Policraticus, by John of Salisbury (1115?-1180) first introduced an organic theory of the secular political order into European thought. The author was the secretary of Saint Thomas … Read more

Tradition: Why It Matters

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Some people associate tradition with old habits that are carried down over the years. Tradition is fine for Thanksgiving or Christmas, but it has no real role in the modern world, which is constantly changing. Expanding tradition beyond sentimental occasions is considered restrictive to progress. Free Book: Return to Order: From a Frenzied Economy to an … Read more

The Marvelous World of Our Lady’s Flowers

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While modern men look for happiness in instant gratification, there was once a time in Christendom when men believed happiness came from a true understanding of the order of the universe. They saw the universe as a great lesson book which, through symbols, one could come to know, love and serve God. One beautiful and … Read more

Blasphemy and sacrilege are not free speech!

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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

Return to Order in Milwaukee

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On April 17, author John Horvat delivered a talk titled “The Fatima Message and the Fight for America’s Future,” at the monthly meeting of the Saint Gregory VII chapter of Catholics United for the Faith (CUF) in Milwaukee. [like url=https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToOrder.org] The well-attended presentation also featured a book signing of Return to Order afterwards. Free Book: Return … Read more

The Soulless Drink for the Man-Machine

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New Soylent Drink of Doubtful Nutritional Value, But it Certainly Leaves the Soul Empty Ever think you’d see a fast-food place where people could ingest meals like a car gets filled with gas? Like a fast-food place on fast forward. Well, we’re a step closer to the one-stop human feeding station. Today, there is a … 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