The Internet Is Breaking
AI is uncovering security flaws that have hidden in the internet’s code for years, and things will likely get worse before they get better. Get your house in order, both in your soul and on the internet.
The Church Bends But Doesn’t Break
In almost 35 years as a Catholic, I’ve seen the Church bend quite a bit through scandal, corruption, and confusion. But it hasn’t broken, and it won’t, because the Lord has promised to protect it.
Why OnePeterFive Changed
OnePeterFive has changed, and so has traditional Catholicism. But in many ways, 1P5 has gone back to its roots: helping Catholics “rebuild Catholic culture” and “restore Catholic tradition” instead of just complaining about the state of the Church.
Meet TESCREAL, Silicon Valley’s New Faith
Many of the Silicon Valley elites driving the AI revolution adhere to TESCREAL, a movement that amounts to a new religion—and an ape of Catholicism.
Why I Didn’t Sign the Pledge Against AI Catholic Content
While we agree with many of the sentiments in Catholic Culture’s pledge against AI Catholic content, we have decided not to sign it.
No, It’s Not “Super Intelligence”
Trump’s renaming of things is usually relatively harmless, but trying to rename artificial intelligence as “super intelligence” can have wide-ranging and harmful consequences.
Even Saints are Products of their Times
Fulton Sheen was a great man and a faithful Catholic who is worthy of beatification. That doesn’t mean he was right about everything.
No, Artificial General Intelligence is Not Coming
Artificial intelligence only covers a thin slice of what we call intelligence, which is why “artificial general intelligence,” in spite of the hype, isn’t happening any time soon, if ever.
Vance or Rubio? It Doesn’t Matter
The debate about whether J.D. Vance or Marco Rubio would be a better presidential candidate revolves around foreign policy and Israel, but ultimately it’s sound and fury signifying nothing.
Why I Won’t See The Odyssey
Christopher Nolan inserted a Trojan Horse into his latest movie, making it a battleground in today’s cultural war against reality.
The “Canonical Mess” Excuse Doesn’t Fly
Arguing that one does not have to follow the pope’s clear directive due to supposed technical issues betrays an orientation contrary to a Catholic spirit.
Arguing Like St. Thomas Aquinas
When fierce arguments break out between Catholics, particularly online, they sadly have been marked by personal attacks and uncharitable accusations about the motives of others.
Automatic Excommunications Are Never Automatic
Declaring that an act incurs an automatic excommunication does not automatically mean the person is excommunicated. But there’s a process that must be followed to determine if the penalty applies.
The SSPX’s Foundational Error
While the SSPX (rightly) presents its dispute with the Vatican as one of doctrine, it ignores its own doctrinally problematic elephant in the room.
The Church’s Most Controversial Dogma That Even Good Catholics Question
There’s one teaching in particular—one consistently taught throughout Church history—that makes modern Catholics squirm.
AI on the Brain
Artificial intelligence is beginning to dominate the news, online conversation, and everyday life.
MAGA’s Coming Demographic Apocalypse
Conservative young people are becoming increasingly disillusioned with Donald Trump and the MAGA movement.
Easter, the Greatness of Man, and the Artemis II Mission
Artemis II reminds us of our potential for magnificence, what can happen when we take God’s beautiful gift of reason and apply it for good.
Why I Oppose Trump’s War with Iran
Catholics must prioritize evaluating the morality of this war before determining its potential military or political success.
