“In Christ’s simultaneously masculine and feminine body in these works, if the body of Christ as these works suggest the body of all bodies, then his body is also the trans body.” According to the British newspaper, The Daily Telegraph, that blasphemy was the conclusion of a sermon at the Trinity College … Read more
Christmas Season, which celebrates the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ, is fast changing from a religious holy day to a secular holiday. This change is not because of direct attacks upon the feast. Some years ago, open attacks on Christmas by retailers did not produce the desired results. A powerful reaction … Read more
As the midterms fade away, most conservatives are left feeling uneasy about the results. The pundits and media have had their day in explaining why the Republicans did so poorly. Fingers pointed everywhere with all sorts of accusations, credible and farfetched. No one is completely happy with the explanations. However, one factor … Read more
Those who enjoy watching a spirited tennis match will draw real pleasure from the current back-and-forth controversy over social studies education in Virginia. Anyone with a child in an American public, parochial or private school should pay close attention. What are Social Studies? The term “social studies” has far more meaning than … Read more
When the Republican Senator Ben Sasse’s name emerged as a potential President for the University of Florida, some students and many faculty members roiled with anger. No Confidence The Faculty Senate proposed a vote of “no confidence” to the Board of Trustees, which passed 67 to 15. When Sen. Sasse visited the … Read more
After the elections, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced her exit from any leadership position in a dramatic November 17 farewell. The effect of this announcement is limited. Until the lame-duck Congress adjourns, she will still be heading the charge to do as much damage as possible to the conservative cause. She will … Read more
No one was surprised when the misnamed Respect for Marriage Act passed in the House by a 267–157 vote last July. The Democrats held the chamber and voted as a bloc. Most conservatives, however, were startled when the same bill recently passed the filibuster hurdle in the Senate, where the Democrats were … Read more
The latest meltdown in the crypto-currency market is one more example of the frenetic intemperance of an economy that values profits over wealth. The FTX crypto-currency exchange failed when spooked investors tried to withdraw $8 billion from their accounts. A classic bank run that followed threw the underfunded exchange into bankruptcy. The … Read more
“Don’t cry over spilled milk.” Mothers worldwide have long given this advice to their children. The lesson is simple. When people make mistakes, the most desirable course is to clean up as best they can and then move on with their lives. Excessive sorrow, endless contemplation and overly-profuse apologies solve nothing. Rebellion … Read more
The midterm elections are over. Contrary to expectations, Democrats did not receive a well-deserved trouncing. The House flipped just enough seats to give the Republicans a slim majority. Republicans failed to take control of the Senate. The House victory will at least put a stop to very evil legislation. On the other … Read more