The Left Sounds a Partial Retreat From Critical Race Theory

The Left Sounds a Partial Retreat from Critical Race Theory

The left is abandoning Critical Race Theory—at least in name. At least for now. Critical Race Theory (CRT) was always a lie. It places resentments, distortions and prejudices at the center of a historical “narrative” and embroiders a new pseudo-history around them, favoring class struggle. The eminent Italian historian Roberto de Mattei … Read more

The Benedict Option Without Benedict

The Benedict Option Without Benedict

Many conservatives are facing the brutal reality of a culture that undermines their Faith and destroys their values. Not a few have made the logical comparison to the Christians facing both the Roman Empire’s decadent “establishment” and the ruthlessly aggressive ways of the barbarians who threatened to destroy what remained of civilization. … Read more

The Allure of Lourdes

The Allure of Lourdes 2

As I sat down in the train for the final leg of my trip to Lourdes, I could not help but reflect that this was a trip repeated so many times by tens of millions of pilgrims from all over the world over the last 150 years. They had made this same … Read more

The War of Words: What is an Insurgent?

The War of Words: What is an Insurgent? 1

It is said a picture is worth a thousand words, but a well chosen word can make an otherwise clear picture, quite obscure. This became very evident for me recently as I read an Associated Press article1 about how 76 insurgents were killed in fierce fighting. For some time now, I have … Read more