The Constituent Assembly of 1848 formed fifteen special committees to guide its work better. Among these was a committee on public instruction and education. Each deputy chose the committee to which he wished to belong. The Catholic deputies followed the lead of Count de Montalembert, who urged Catholic Party members to join … Read more
Once upon a time, fairy tales were read, adventures in far off lands held readers captive, Mastering the Art of French Cooking was studied, and DIY books on home repair and improvement were readily available—all in a relatively safe environment. Public libraries were welcoming places for all to seek knowledge and wholesome … Read more
A battle between God and Satan rages at a primary school in Chesapeake, Virginia. Here Is What Happened Late last year, The Satanic Temple (TST) applied to start an After-School Satan Club at B.M. Williams Primary School. Fearing a reaction, TST made the request discretely, hoping it would pass under the radar … Read more
Looking at the headline, it seemed too good to be true. Perhaps it was clickbait especially driven by algorithms to appeal to a conservative Christian demographic. The headline said Google canceled a drag queen show for its employees. It could not possibly be true since the search engine giant is one of … Read more
The resonant sound of a bugle captured my attention. Dressed in the woolen uniform of a Pennsylvania regiment, Roy Wulf sounded the call to gather in a large field tent. Gentlemen in woolen nineteenth-century uniforms and ladies in hoop skirts convened to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg by … Read more
In any movement of ideas, one must distinguish between doctrines, on the one hand, and ideological tendencies and affective leanings, on the other. Doctrines consist of a body of principles. They are consistent with one another and are spelled out in formulas of crystalline clarity. Ideological tendencies are vague ideas that cannot … Read more
One of the most powerful arguments against the LGBTQ+ agenda is its corruption of young children. People, especially parents, rightly object to their young children being exposed to highly sexualized Drag Queen Story Hours. Others call out city and school governing bodies for the pornographic library books polluting the innocent minds of … Read more
Over his ten-year pontificate, Pope Francis has scandalized the Catholic faithful through actions and words contrary to Catholic doctrine and morals. Here are some examples: He has welcomed warmly and supported unreservedly people living in public sin, such as homosexual and “transgender” “couples,” and appointed ecclesiastics who support them to high positions … Read more
In the aftermath of the COVID crisis, massive civil unrest and economic disruption, Americans are looking for guidance. They want to know how to navigate these uncertain waters. The solution must go beyond securing material prosperity. It must involve turning to a moral compass to return America to order. To address this … Read more
Charles Forbes, Comte de Montalembert, was of English descent. He was educated by his maternal grandfather, a Protestant deeply infected with liberalism. Montalembert conceived the illusion that Ultramontanism, which he sincerely and ardently supported, could be reconciled with the seeds of liberalism received during his education and implanted in his mentality. An … Read more