Tumwater High School lies just south of Olympia, Washington. It is a reasonably regular suburban school of a little over 1,200 students, of whom about a quarter are “low income.” Three-quarters of its students are white, about 12% are Hispanic. Eight percent claim to be “two or more races.” Less than two percent of its … Read more
Afghanistan represented a major military defeat. The world saw the collapse of a modern, organized military force, which enjoyed a material advantage over its adversary. In addition, the Afghan Armed Forces were made in the image and likeness of their American counterparts. Its military structures and assets should have been sufficient to hold off the … Read more
Many liberals condemn the fight against abortion because they say it is a single issue that has dominated the political landscape. They say that other problems also need attention and are not addressed because of the raging debate over this highly polarizing point. In a certain sense, the liberals are right. However, they are also … Read more
These are anti-metaphysical times. Most people don’t realize it because they know nothing about metaphysics and how it affects their lives. However, rejecting metaphysics has tragic consequences for individuals and society in general. An anti-metaphysical world gives rise to individuals who fail to ponder things deeply, skimming the surface of life. Such habits result in … Read more
In a recent debate, an East Coast politician accidentally let the truth seep out. “I’m not going to let parents come into schools and actually take books out and make their own decisions. I don’t think parents should be telling schools what they should teach.” He subsequently reiterated the point. “Listen, we have a Board … Read more
Two things are evident about how homelessness is addressed in America today. The problem is growing, and the present remedies are not working. The failure does not come from a lack of will since many Americans feel compassion for the homeless. Our Lord’s parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10: 30-35) shows the Christian way … Read more
The debate over Roe v. Wade is coming to a close. Regardless of the judicial decisions still pending, the legal underpinnings of the disastrous death sentence for millions are crumbling. Abortion is de facto unavailable in vast areas of the nation because an enormous sector of the American public rejects it. And so it will … Read more
The Economy of Francesco is the name of an initiative of Pope Francis in which he invites “young economists, entrepreneurs and change-makers of the world” to address the world’s economic problems. The project seeks to be an explosive source of energy and new ideas for a tired world in need of change. The primary vehicle … Read more
America is a modern-day spiritual battlefield in which the influence of Satanism grows with each passing day. Satanic objects are readily available from retailers who once would have avoided selling them. Satanists have hosted gatherings at places as diverse as Harvard University and Oklahoma City. In 2014, secularists attempted to have a forty-foot-high World War … Read more
Saint Pius X can be considered a hero in the fight against modernism. Thus, his fight is relevant to our days since modernism is a remote version of progressivism. A complete description of progressivism can be found in the prophetic documents of Saint Pius X against modernism. Like many other saints, Saint Pius X also … Read more
