The culture war is not a political debate — it is a spiritual battle. The systematic attack on Christian values in art, entertainment, education, and public life is not accidental. It flows from a revolution against the natural order and the law of God that has been building for centuries.
The American TFP has been on the front lines of this battle since its founding — protesting blasphemy, defending the sacred, and exposing the anti-Christian agenda wherever it appears. From Hollywood to the public square, from universities to social media, we will not be silent.
Explore our articles on the ongoing battle to defend Christian civilization against the forces of the cultural revolution.
Reason shows that we should have a sense of gratitude towards those who do us good and a desire to somehow give something in return. This feeling inclines us to love and respect and, depending on the case, to revere such benefactors. Ingratitude is the opposite of this natural feeling. Ingratitude, a … Read more
With the advent of the Industrial Revolution, a change in society’s perception of value began to take place. The almighty dollar became the de facto measure of worth, and factors that could not be quantified monetarily began to get phased out of the equation. Elements such as beauty, craftsmanship, uniqueness and heritage … Read more
A hush of expectation took over the room. The Baton Rouge Metro Council was now going to vote on whether to include “sexual-orientation” and something called “gender-identity” on the list of non-discriminatory city ordinances. Months of a well-oiled and well-financed PR offensive by the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender) lobby to pressure … Read more
Journalist Julia Duin published in The Washington Times a summary of the essential dates of Western civilization selected by Diane Moczar, a specialist in medieval history at the Northern Virginia Community College. The list is found in Prof. Moczar’s book, Ten Dates Every Catholic Should Know. She deplores the fact that Catholics … Read more
Dr. Samuel Gregg is director of research at the Acton Institute. He has written and spoken extensively on questions of political economy, economic history, ethics in finance, and natural law theory. He has authored several books including Becoming Europe: Economic Decline, Culture, and How America Can Avoid a European Future, and most … Read more
""""[vc_column_text]One of the essential elements in a return to order is a return to the idea of the sublime. According to Sir Edmund Burke, “the sublime is the strongest emotion which the mind is capable of feeling.” John Horvat II, author of Return to Order, defines the sublime with the following words: … Read more
All across the nation, parents are reacting to a new educational program called Common Core. Under this program, national standards and testing are being set up for students which will eventually give rise to a core curriculum that will fundamentally change the way American children are educated. Many states and dioceses have … Read more
Thousands upon thousands gathered at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on January 22, 2014 for the annual March for Life, marking 41 years since the infamous Roe vs. Wade decision which legalized abortion in America. Despite a heavy snowstorm which blanketed the nation’s capital the day before, enthusiastic marchers were undeterred … Read more
It is has become a custom for practically every newspaper in America to reprint, during the Christmas season, the marvelous editorial, “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.” Since it first appeared in 1897, it has become an indelible part of Christmas tradition in our country. It is no secret why. Virginia’s … Read more
Pro-abortion activists have gloated over their November 19 victory in Albuquerque, N.M. where voters defeated by a 10-point margin an initiative that would have been the nation’s first municipal abortion ban. The measure would have prohibited abortions past 20 weeks. By stopping pro-lifers cold in the city, the pro-abortion movement has claimed … Read more