The Best Marriage Prep Is Adult Prep
As yet another update to marriage prep is considered, it’s debatable just how effective these programs have been in promoting a culture of marriage and family.
Religion’s Decline is Reason’s Decline
People don’t rely on logic and evidence for most of the decisions they make; they follow the suggestions of their media, their tribe, and their appetites. This has led to a decline in Christianity.
The Parable of the Sower and the Dutch Government
The Dutch government is imposing extreme restrictions on farmers that could put 30% of them out of business. It’s difficult to say whether Dutch officials are profoundly stupid or downright evil.
Today’s Tyrannical Government Contradicts the Declaration’s Self-Evident Truths
Jefferson and the founders weren’t imagining a welfare state devoted to safety, tolerance, and compliance; instead, they wanted to outline a system that maximized self-government and subsidiarity.
What Is a Woman? Exposes the Cult of Transgenderism
The new documentary from conservative provocateur Matt Walsh exposes the contradictions and illogic of the transgender movement.
A Fabricated Scandal
There’s been great outcry and shock at Archbishop Cordileone banning Nancy Pelosi from Communion. Somehow, the Church and the world have progressed to a point where it’s unexpected for a bishop to condemn what is an obvious evil.
It’s Going to Take More Than Body Positivity and Fat-Shaming Campaigns to Recover Feminine Beauty
Is plastering pictures of half-naked, overweight women on billboards, posters, and magazine covers really going to change the hearts and minds of women who struggle with their self-image and the people who unfairly judge them?
Christianity Is Under Trial With the “Praying Coach” Case
The Left, in its hatred of Christianity, wants us to believe that praying in public is somehow a violation of the Constitution.
What Does Being Conservative Actually Mean These Days?
How will conservatives respond to the challenges of a rising China, a corporatist oligarchy hollowing out the American economy, and ubiquitous woke propaganda?
Tips for Navigating the Modern Dating Culture From an Unlikely Source
Today’s dating includes people sorted and selected on dating apps, used and abused by their “lover,” and tossed aside none the wiser. Not surprisingly, those who go through this process have largely given up on marriage.
One Small Word, So Many Souls
Those outside the Catholic Church simply scratch their heads in bemusement and dismay at the effect one word can have on a sacrament, yet they will be up in arms if someone gets a pronoun wrong.
Exorcizing COVID for Christmas
All Christians should purge themselves of the ignorance, laziness, and viciousness that they’ve internalized from a COVID-positive culture. They should deny themselves as much as they can and leave their hearts open for Christ.
The Proposed Designs of Notre Dame’s Interior Will Be More Damaging Than Any Fire
Two years ago, the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris caught on fire, plunging the whole world into collective shock. Hundreds of images circulated online that showed the massive cathedral enshrouded by smoke and firefighters doing their best to put out the flames while the heroic priest Fr. Fournier distinguished himself by risking his life … Read more
Reading Poetry Will Save the World
For those who missed it, October 17th was National Black Poetry Day, a day where Americans can presumably celebrate their favorite black poets like Phillis Wheatley, Langston Hughes, or Maya Angelou. This is not to be confused with National Poetry Day celebrated on October 1st in the U.K., World Poetry Day on March 21st, or … Read more
Who Controls a Child’s Education?
In a recent debate, the Democratic candidate for Governor of Virginia, Terry McAuliffe, declared, “I don’t think parents should be telling schools what they should teach.” Evidently, he intended to signal his support for school boards and educators who contribute to his campaign and are themselves facing criticism from parents and public figures for a … Read more
China Goes to War Against Video Game Addiction
In response to an apparent plague of video game addiction among young people, China has set strict limits on playing video games for people under 18 years old that restricts them to three hours a week. This builds upon much looser restrictions on gaming imposed in 2019 which allowed for an hour and a half … Read more
The Increasingly Difficult Task of “Adulting”
“I just don’t think I’m ready to get married, have kids, and do all that. She and I are still learning to adult,” said a friend of mine the other day. He and his girlfriend have been together for several years, are both in their late 20s, and enjoyed steady employment. Although trivial and mundane, … Read more
Why Did Simone Biles Quit?
Perhaps it’s only natural in today’s polarized world to witness a gymnast who decided to stop competing igniting massive controversy across the political spectrum. Though, to be fair, the gymnast happens to be Simone Biles, one of the greatest in the history of the sport, and the competition she decided to quit was the Olympics. … Read more
“Best-Friend Marriage” Is an Abomination
With the definition of marriage changing (evolving?) from a permanent union between a man and woman open to having children to two people who love one another very much, it was only a matter of time before writers for The New York Times would want to equate friendships with marriage. If children and sex are … Read more
Them Before Us Is the Antidote to a Selfish Adult-Centered Culture
As anyone who has fought in the culture wars (that is, fighting over moral values, life, and rights) can attest, debating with the progressive Left has become nearly impossible. Regardless of how well conservatives support their argument or how clear they are in their logic, they will inevitably be labeled an ignorant bigot. Their argument … Read more