According to the Wall Street Journal, government inefficiency makes so–called green energy needlessly expensive. On the other hand, the New York Times examined solar power only five days later and inquired optimistically, “What Will We Do With Our Free Power?” So, will the “Green New Deal” bring us limitless, almost free energy, or is it … Read more
The postmodern university is fascinated with magic, and this is a most curious coupling—one with ominous social overtones. Until the mid-twentieth century, serious academics regarded any mention of magic as the ravings of the stupid or insane. They followed the scientific method of empiricism, emphasizing verifiable evidence in acquiring knowledge and forming ideas. What is … Read more
After the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the battle for the unborn rages unabated, as each side must readjust its strategies in a nation divided in half over this vital moral issue. As much as the left tries to frame the debate in terms of “women’s health” or “reproductive rights,” it cannot overcome the perception … Read more
Economist Friedrich von Hayek once pointed out that pricing’s charm stems from its unplanned emergence without deliberate human creation. Prices make complex processes easier by offering a standard unit of exchange. They smooth out interactions in the face of hurdles like rising transportation costs, material shortages and consumer preferences. However, this delicate price mechanism can … Read more
Perhaps the best symbol of the war in Ukraine is a photograph that the Catholic News Agency ran early in the conflict. It shows the ruins of the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin in Ukraine’s Zhytomyr region. According to the caption, it was built in 1862. A Russian bomb destroyed it one … Read more
Religious pilgrimages are on the rise everywhere. People are seeking spiritual journeys that will bring meaning and purpose to their lives. A pilgrimage provides the opportunity to reflect upon one’s life and grow in love and devotion to God and His saints. They also help commemorate special occasions. On September 14, Catholics in France will … Read more
Any teacher knows that cellphones interfere with education. The first rule of learning is to watch and listen to someone who knows more about the subject. The child who isn’t paying attention learns nothing. Of course, there are many ways to ignore teachers besides using cellphones. Pondering the upcoming lunch break, daydreaming, or even gazing … Read more
As the school year begins, protests are expected to break out at university campuses across the country. No one should have any illusions about the malice and intentions of the most radical protesters. These protesters will not seek to change the present society. They do not want reform; they want revolution. A Dark Glimpse at … Read more
Only two nations do not have legalized divorce: the Vatican City State and the Philippines. These nations realize that easy access to divorce plays a major role in the destruction of the modern family. Divorce now threatens to come to the Philippines, Asia’s most Catholic nation. “Catholic” legislators in the Philippines Senate are considering the … Read more
Polar bears used to dominate climate debates, with their images appearing everywhere. Fake scenes of polar bears in a zoo, not the Arctic, appeared in Al Gore’s dramatic 2006 film, An Inconvenient Truth. We were told the bears were on the road to extinction. Today, we can no longer find them on posters, T-shirts, advertisements, … Read more
