There are many reasons to hate socialism. Most people hate it for economic reasons. Socialists believe in the collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods. Thus, it alienates countless people by its attack on private property. People also hate socialism for its coercive character. … Read more
These times can be rightfully considered among the evilest in history. Certain outrages are promoted that would never have been tolerated in the past. However, some blasphemies arise that shock. Among these is the blasphemous movie Benedetta, a pornographic film that ridicules the sublime and virginal vocation of nuns and attacks the … Read more
Growing Islamization is polarizing the Netherlands. For this reason, the Civitas Christiana Foundation (see box) has just launched in the ancient land of the Batavians the book Islam and the Suicide of the West: The Origin, Doctrine, and Goals of Islam (Islam en de zelfmoord van het Westen: Oorsprong, doctrines, en doelen … Read more
Catholics sighed with relief when state officials gave in to public pressure and decided to rebuild Notre Dame identically as it was before the tragic 2019 fire. The venerable 850-year old structure is part of the soul of the French nation. Any modernizations are rightly looked upon with suspicion. Ironically, the secular … Read more
The Green movement has an atom-sized problem that is destroying its credibility. On the one hand, scientists and engineers are refining and advancing ecologically friendly ways of producing nuclear power. There is a rejuvenated interest in this nuclear power option. Rolls Royce is planning to build small reactors in England. Emmanuel Macron … Read more
To carry out a revolution, the left once resorted to the “masses.” That option is no longer available. The giddy times of worker mobs are long gone. The left is now gentrified. It roosts in corporate offices and gated communities. However, one powerful weapon in the leftist arsenal is still the dictionary. … Read more
On November 19, 2021, America magazine, a Jesuit publication, featured a video titled, “The Vatican changing tone toward LGBT Catholics.” In it, Fr. James Martin, S.J., and America associate editor Colleen Dulle discuss how Pope Francis is changing the Vatican’s tone on LGBT people. Fr. James Martin posted the video on his Facebook page, … Read more
The next step in the cyber-revolution is the so-called metaverse, a powerful computing platform that goes beyond anything seen to date. It is marketed as the next generation of the Internet, facilitating intense experiences and opening new markets. Some fear this metaverse will make present social media addictions worse. Others see it … Read more
By now, most people interested in American politics have heard of Glenn Youngkin’s election as the Governor of Virginia. Even most leftists agree that one vital issue was the teaching of Critical Race Theory (CRT). The Culture War is back on the front burner, and the waters are boiling. For parents concerned … Read more
On November 13, the America Needs Fatima campaign held its November Public Square Rosary Rallies to beseech Saint Michael to intercede for our law enforcement officers. Rally captains responded to Our Lady’s call by hosting over 1,100 local events in the public square. Reports from all over the country testify to their … Read more