John Horvat II

Why This Leftist “Catholic” Group Is Dying

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Why This Leftist "Catholic" Group Is Dying

Back in the sixties and seventies, the international Catholic peace movement Pax Christi always found a way to be in the news. Its activists protested nuclear weapons, joined civil rights demonstrations or denounced the Vietnam War. However, this Catholic peace group rarely appears in the news these days. The movement is suffering … Read more

Longevity Clinics Promise More Years but Not Happiness

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A new fad has appeared on the horizon for those who have many things and want more time to enjoy them. Deep-pocketed customers can pay six-figure annual fees for membership in longevity clinics. These high-end medical facilities do not promise eternity but only an extension of avoiding mortality. They offer a line … Read more

Ukraine Fights From a Position of Strength, Not Weakness

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Ukraine Fights From a Position of Strength, Not Weakness

As the negotiations over the Ukrainian War drag on, many assume Ukraine is desperate for a solution because of its limited resources and military power. Such an assumption is based on the idea that Ukraine only manages to survive because of its almost total dependency on the military aid of America and … Read more

Does Satan Reign in Kansas?

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Does Satan Reign in Kansas?

The news has spread nationwide that the Satanic Grotto is planning to hold a Black Mass at the Kansas State Capitol Building in Topeka on March 28. The group has been banned from the rotunda and the Capitol grounds. However, it now says it will defy authorities and enter the State Capitol … Read more

What the Demise of the Lowly Penny Really Means

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What the Demise of the Lowly Penny Really Means

The new administration announced that the U.S. Mint will stop producing the penny coin. The penny, a mainstay piece of American currency, costs too much to produce. Treasury officials say it takes 3.7 cents to make the copper-coated coin. Thus, the nickel will eventually become the lowest denomination to make change. The … Read more

Turning Just War Theory into Justified Surrender Theory

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Turning Just War Theory into Justified Surrender Theory

It is trendy to cite Church teaching when commenting on political affairs and foreign policy. The added authority of the Catholic Church gives force, certainty and credibility to political opinions. Thus, these citations find their way into the Ukrainian war debate. As Russia’s war of unjust aggression against Ukraine rages on, officials … Read more

Even The New York Times Says Planned Parenthood Is in Trouble

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Even The New York Times Says Planned Parenthood Is in Trouble

Planned Parenthood has few more ardent supporters than The New York Times. The paper has favorably chronicled the infamous actions of the nation’s largest provider of procured abortion for decades. Its editorial page consistently supports the organization under the pretext of its promotion of “reproductive rights.” Thus, things must really be getting … Read more

Where Is America Headed? To Chaos or a Counter-Order?

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Where Is America Headed? To Chaos or a Counter-Order?

For society to work normally, there must exist an order, which can be defined as a state where things are arranged and function according to their nature and purpose. “Order is the first need of the soul,” writes Russell Kirk. “Freedom, justice, law and virtue are all very important, but order is … Read more

To Whom Should I Make My Land Acknowledgement Statement?

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To Whom Should I Make My Land Acknowledgement Statement?

When recently asked to give a talk, I recalled how many liberals begin their talks by making land acknowledgment statements. A sample statement might read: We wish to acknowledge that we gather together to study at [woke university] on lands that have been stewarded through many centuries by the ancestors and descendants … Read more