School of the Americas Watch Founder Dissents from Catholic Teaching

School of the Americas Watch Founder Dissents from Catholic Teaching

On November 16, 2007, the American TFP published a paid advertisement in Columbus, Georgia’s Ledger-Inquirer, titled: To SOA Watch Protesters: Be Consistent! To the Military: Be Proud! The statement condemned leftist protesters that had gathered at the gates of Fort Benning that weekend to demonstrate against the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security … Read more

No Such Thing as Neutrality

No Such Thing as Neutrality

With the advance of radical secularism into practically every sector of public life, America may seem doomed to an agnostic future that would further degenerate morality and undermine its economy and future position in the world. Such is the danger pointed out in Why We Whisper: Restoring Our Right to Say It’s … Read more

Luchando por el Alma de América

The American TFP 10 Reasons Why Homosexual Marriage is Harmful - Free online version

    Luchando por el Alma de América El “matrimonio” homosexual amenaza a nuestra nación y nuestra Fe—TFP impulsa resistencia legal y de conciencia   Dentro de la perspectiva de la Guerra Cultural de la nación, los Americanos sentimos toda la fuerza de dos acciones que favorecen el movimiento homosexual durante el … Read more

Battling for America’s Soul

The American TFP 10 Reasons Why Homosexual Marriage is Harmful - Free online version

    Battling for America’s Soul How Homosexual “Marriage” Threatens Our Nation and Faith—the TFP Urges Lawful and Conscientious Resistance   Within the perspective of the nation’s Cultural War, Americans felt the full force of two actions favoring the homosexual movement in May 2008. Same-sex “marriage” is now being imposed upon the … Read more

A Story of Exceptional Valor and Faith

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An old adage states that you only meet two great people in a lifetime. After visiting Col. John W. Ripley (USMC Ret.), I can say I met my first one. As Col. Ripley politely invited my colleagues from Tradition, Family and Property Student Action and me into his office on October 31, … Read more

“Jesus, Mary, Get Me There!”

Capt. John Ripley Vietnam 1972 Dong Ha bridge

Introduction When a society no longer respects and honors the fighting men willing to shed their blood for its principles, the fault lies not with the fighting men but with society itself. Ingratitude is a subtle vice, but a vice nevertheless. Saint Thomas Aquinas says that a debt of gratitude is a … Read more

Knights in Shining Armor

America has the most modern army in the world, yet millions flock to see youthful dreams of medieval jousting become reality. Medieval Times are unique restaurants that attract almost 2,200 people a day. Since opening their first “castle” in 1983, they have entertained more than twenty-five million people at seven locations nationwide. … Read more

Celebrating Our Military Tradition

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Military musicians have always been an integral part of the American armed forces. However, for the first 100 years, military bands bore little resemblance to the marching ensembles of today. When the British began to colonize the New World, their soldiers brought with them the military instruments they had used at least … Read more

Building the Spirit of Adventure

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The sound of conversation begins to fade. The canoeists first hear the approaching rapids like the sound of a buzzing bee. That buzzing is soon transformed into the roar of a lion. First, on the surface of the water, small ripples appear to announce the coming of white water. Several boatmen take … Read more

On Pilgrimage to the Shrine of America’s First Canonized Saint

On Pilgrimage to the Shrine of America's First Canonized Saint 1

Nestled in the heart of downtown Philadelphia, in a shrine unknown to most Americans, are the mortal remains of the great saintly bishop, John Neumann. From the very first breathtaking glimpse, the traditional baroque architecture of the church of St. Peter stands out defying the surrounding harsh modern streets. For the soul … Read more