Catholicism is counter cultural

“Our task is not one of producing persuasive propaganda; Christianity shows its greatness when it is hated by the world.” — St. Ignatius of Antioch Related PostsSmall Is Beautiful: How Small Groups Can Transform Large Parishes The Jewish Roots of Christianity: How Jesus and the Apostles Kept the Law How America Became ‘Family Unfriendly’ Daily … Read more

Red-light cameras undermine rule of law

Speed and red-light cameras are the bane of many motorists. A modern idea made possible by technology, they have been installed in at least 24 states. Although these cameras are a revenue boon for governments across the nation, their intrusion into daily life is disturbing, and their constitutionality is dubious. Specifically, use of these cameras … Read more

Fatty meal might affect how you absorb CBD

Having a cheeseburger with that CBD-infused product? A new study suggests that fatty foods might boost the body’s absorption of cannabidiol. In 2018, CBD capsules received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for use in patients with seizures, but how food affects absorption of the drug has been unclear. In this study, University of Minnesota … Read more

Poseurs

Remember the guy who shot multiple people in Dayton OH? It was just a few weeks ago. The killer in Dayton appears to have been mentally ill, from some reports; he spoke of hearing voices. But this could have been a ruse to gain attention and sympathy. Mental illness is a peculiar badge of honor … Read more

“every human being has a soul fashioned in God’s image”

More concretely, you don’t get white supremacy if you believe that every human being has a soul fashioned in God’s image. Neither do you get far-left racial and ethnic identitarianism. Both are symptoms of a metaphysical deficit. It’s very easy to start dividing people up into tribal categories; after all, humans vary massively in just … Read more