Despite efforts to adjust to the theological rollercoaster of the Francis papacy, the American clergy finds itself the frequent target of his offensive remarks. A new study on priests and seminarians in America gives some insight into the reasons behind the attacks. The liberal Pope Francis has called upon Catholics to embrace … Read more
Fifty years ago, on May 18, 1973, The Foundation for a Christian Civilization, Inc.—the corporate name of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP)—filed articles of incorporation with New York’s Department of State, and became established as a nonprofit organization. A few months later, the Internal Revenue … Read more
Anxiety levels have increased drastically in recent times. Recent surveys indicate that 27 percent of respondents displayed anxiety disorder symptoms, up from eight percent reported in 2019. Youth are especially affected by this disorder. Sufferers experience nervousness, an impending sense of danger or panic, rapid heart rates, quickened breathing, perspiration and lack … Read more
The recent death of Indi Gregory from mitochondrial disease did not make world headlines, but it should have. On November 13, the eight-month-old child passed away in her mother’s arms in a British hospice. Doubtless, the cause of death listed on the certificate was the disease. However, a complicating factor was the … Read more
Marketing professors in the nation’s business schools will discuss the boycott of Bud Light, beginning on April 1, 2023, as an example of what not to do. The brand got into hot water with conservatives when they employed a man pretending to be a woman to promote its product. The reaction stunned … Read more
Chinese communist aggression against Taiwan has the potential to wreak havoc on the economies in Asia and the world. With the world attention focused on Ukraine and Israel, China is making bold moves in the South China Sea. Two Chinese vessels recently rammed a Philippine supply boat and Coast Guard ship in … Read more
Since about 1960, most American students have had a relationship with the Scholastic book company. Rarely was there a student who, at one time or another, did not buy at least one Scholastic book. I still have short biographies of Abraham Lincoln, Helen Keller and Thomas Edison that my parents purchased through … Read more
On November 1, Feast of All Saints, concerned Catholics gathered at the Washington Bureau of Tradition, Family, and Property (TFP) in McLean, Virginia, to understand better what happened at the recently-ended Synod on Synodality. The TFP speaker, Jose Antonio Ureta, co-author of the bombshell book The Synodal Process is a Pandora’s Box: … Read more
According to the Oregon Board of Education, the ability to read, write or calculate is not necessary to receive a high school diploma—at least until 2029, according to The Oregonian. The State Board of Education decision was unanimous. Critical Analysis Run Amok The Board’s reasoning is straight out of the critical theory … Read more
What can be more contentious in a woke city: Opposing the sin of abortion or fighting against socialism? How about addressing both issues? As part of a one-week caravan, eighteen members of TFP Student Action held campaigns in Boston against abortion and socialism. On October 24, 2023, they conducted a peaceful prayer … Read more