John Horvat II

As Islam Surpasses Christianity in Practice, Many Ask: Is Holy Mother Russia Holy?

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As Islam Surpasses Christianity in Practice, Many Ask: Is Holy Mother Russia Holy?

After the fall of the Soviet Union, many believed the Russian Orthodox Church experienced a revival, evoking memories of “Holy Mother Russia.” The outward signs of official government policies favoring orthodoxy and the rebuilding of churches were offered as proof of positive change. However, recent findings and statistics, especially those involving an … Read more

Three Reasons Why I Walked Away from Social Media

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Three Reasons Why I Walked Away from Social Media

With the publication of my book, Return to Order: From a Frenzied Economy to Organic Christian Society—Where We’ve Been, How We Got Here and Where We Need to Go, I was advised to open social media accounts to aid in its promotion. I dutifully set up accounts on then-Twitter and LinkedIn and … Read more

Trying to Explain the Crisis over Greenland

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The Trump administration’s threats to take over Greenland make no sense. Whether by pressure or invasion, the acqusition of the thinly populated island would be a brutal act of aggression that is morally impossible to justify. Granted, the Arctic region is a place of growing strategic importance. However, the matter is not … Read more

Why the President’s Gesture Hurt

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Why the President’s Gesture Hurt

It was a minor incident that quickly entered and left the news cycle. Some might dismiss it as insignificant in the face of more important political events exploding everywhere. However, sometimes small things matter. What Happened The incident involved the President’s visit to a Dearborn auto factory in Michigan on January 13. … Read more

Yes, Treating Employees Like Family Still Happens

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Yes, Treating Employees Like Family Still Happens

In today’s fast-paced business environment, company owners and workers often do not have the opportunity to develop deep, loyal relationships. These are times when firings are frequently delivered by text message. Algorithms and computer programs curate hiring. The human element is left out.’ A Rare Merger Plan When the Fibrebond company in … Read more

Three Considerations About What Happened in Venezuela

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Three Considerations About What Happened in Venezuela

The New Year entered with a blaze. In the early morning of January 3, American forces penetrated a Venezuelan security compound and whisked away President Nicolas Maduro and his wife to face drug trafficking charges in America. What opposition forces have tried to accomplish for years, U.S. special forces achieved in less … Read more

Ukraine, the Rule of Money and the Art of the Done Deal

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Ukraine, the Rule of Money and the Art of the Done Deal

Just as Ukraine is hit with record drone attacks upon residences and energy infrastructure, its government faces a far deadlier attack than any done with physcial weaponry. The threat comes in the form of an American peace proposal to end the war. What is alarming about the proposal is that it does … Read more

The Problem of the Young White Males

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The Problem of the Young White Males

One troubling American demographic is the young white male. He is lagging behind in education, job placement and self-esteem. According to the legend, he can be found playing video games while living out his early adulthood in his parents’ basement. Such a depiction obviously distorts reality. However, there is an element of … Read more