Whether Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox or orthodox Protestant, the Bible is the basic book of the Christian faith. One may well ask if it has anything to say about how we should live, not only about the fruits of salvation, but about what kind of government we are to have or what kind of economy? […]
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In February of 2022, I began a new tradition that I hope to maintain. It stemmed from a keen desire to become more familiar with the great literary works of the 20th century. So, last year I decided to read one work published or written exactly one century in the past. Thus, 2022 corresponded to […]
THE phrase ‘First do no harm’ is attributed to Hippocrates, and forms part of the Hippocratic Oath. However it isn’t actually contained in the Hippocratic text, and the Latin ‘Primus non nocere’ first appeared in the 17th century. In fact its true provenance is much more ancient, for it is the primary code of witchcraft. The Wiccan Rede provides […]
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It is hard to imagine how this country will recover from the hostility and political polarization that now define it without rediscovering a “pre-political loyalty,” as Sir Roger Scruton called it, “towards something higher, something that is shared between all the citizens, regardless of their political beliefs and inclinations: the nation.” With Roger Scruton’s passing […]
Here are some news stories that might be of interest. Most articles will be more or less summarized in the headline. You can skim the headlines and summaries, and click the links if they are of interest. Keep in mind, many of these reports are products of an unreliable news media, so although they will […]
THIS is our daily open forum where readers can discuss current topics, bring up ideas or simply chat. We suggest you keep your comments to no more than 250 words (and please respect our comments policy and be patient if your comments don’t appear straight away – it is not personal, it is Disqus and bear in mind that […]
By building a chapel, the owner is inviting God into the home. By making it the most beautiful room in the house, the person recognizes God’s primary place in one’s life. The chapel builders represent one of those paradoxes where people feel the emptiness of the postmodern world that promises everything and wishes to fill […]
Here are some news stories that might be of interest. Most articles will be more or less summarized in the headline. You can skim the headlines and summaries, and click the links if they are of interest. Keep in mind, many of these reports are products of an unreliable news media, so although they will […]
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