Congress Coerces Conversion from Catholicism
This month Congress passed a resolution to change the religious perspective of the American people as well as practically attempting the forced conversion of Catholics to Zionism.
Navigating Between Zionism and Anti-Semitism
Due to historic anti-semitism, many Catholics in response have embraced Zionism. However, in recent years, due to the dominant Zionism, some Catholics have creeped toward anti-semitism. How should a Catholic navigate these tricky waters?
Nazis Make Bad Catholics
Modern Catholics expressing sympathy for Nazism and its treatment of the Jews are condemned by the words of Pope Pius XI and the actions of Germans Catholics of that era.
Anti-Christian Sentiment and Persecution in the Holy Land
There has been an increase in anti-Christian sentiment in the Holy Land, driven by the fervent growth of Israeli ultra-nationalism, which calls for a theocratic Jewish state.
Antisemite: A Now-Meaningless Term That Should Mean Something
The overuse of the term “antisemite” has led to an overreaction that refuses to acknowledge actual antisemitism.
The Danger of Expanding the Definition of Anti-Semitism
In the rush to condemn anti-Semitism, lawmakers may end up making basic Christian truths illegal to proclaim.
The True Face of Anti-Semitism
Anti-Semitism, we need to remind ourselves, is a Christian heresy that has been around since the beginning and, like a bad penny, keeps showing up to inflict its poison upon the world.
Good Friday “Antisemitism” and the Conversion of the Jews
There is no salvation outside the Church, and Christ is King and always will be. To hold fast to those truths is not antisemitic; it is, instead, orthodox Catholic belief.
GKC Was No Anti-Semite
Last summer, the Bishop of Northampton rebuffed the cause for canonization of G.K. Chesterton, offering as one of three impediments that “the issue of anti-Semitism is a real obstacle particularly at this time in the United Kingdom.” W.H. Auden fifty years ago and Adam Gopnik in the last decade both brutally tarred Chesterton with anti-Semitism—a … Read more
Everyone I don’t like is an anti-Semite: and other lessons from the Catholic Left
Many months ago, I criticized certain lefty Catholic ladies for their ongoing attacks on faithful Catholic institutions like Franciscan University of Steubenville and Christendom College. In more recent days, I criticized a former rock historian who has been transmogrified into a Grand Inquisitor of faithful Catholics. The almost uniform response from these quarters is that … Read more
The world needs St. Gilbert Keith Chesterton
First of all, Chesterton was not anti-Semitic, and those who say so are either ignorant or malicious. I am only too happy to shed light on their ignorance or expose their malice. But let’s not get waylaid with that nonsense. Let’s talk about what is truly true and truly important. Let’s talk about why the … Read more
With Friends Like These Poland Needs No Enemies
When Poland agreed to host a Middle East conference in Warsaw, on February 13-14, it expected some flak from Muslim countries, in particular Iran, a cold shoulder from the European Union, and, of course, scathing criticism from Russia and, perhaps, China. What the Polish hosts did not expect were attacks and hectoring from the United … Read more
Are the Vast Majority of People Moderate?
One strong argument for the acceptance of large scale migration is that all people are made in the image of God. One powerful argument against it is that all people are, to some extent, made in the image of their culture. One of the chief complaints about migration to Europe is that the migrants are … Read more
Taken for a Ride? Islam and Religious Liberty
President Erdogan, who is rapidly turning Turkey into a Caliphate, once said that “Democracy is just the train we board to reach our destination.” Is religious liberty also a train that Islamists ride until they reach their stop? That’s an increasingly urgent question now that mosques are popping up all over the landscape of Europe, … Read more
Painting Catholicism with a Fascist Brush
David I. Kertzer’s Mussolini and the Pope illustrates the mindset that led me to write a book on antifascist obsessions. If we accept the axiom that no form of anti-fascist enthusiasm goes unrewarded, then it is understandable why Kertzer, a history professor at Brown University, received a Pulitzer Prize for his latest book—and the additional honor … Read more
Prelates and Politicians Favor Cultural Suicide in Germany
Question: How would a Catholic bishop respond to tens of thousands of peaceful citizens singing Silent Night in the center of an historic European city? Answer: He would forbid Christians to take part. On December 22, 18,000 demonstrators, many of them families with children, marched against “Islamization” and sang Christmas carols in front of Dresden’s … Read more
If It Looks Like a Duck: The Islamist-Nazi Connection
One of the great advantages we have over our ancestors is hindsight. With a clearer picture of the past, we can avoid making the same mistakes they made. But what if we’re not allowed to use our hindsight? What if we’re forced to pretend that what happened in the past bears no relation to what … Read more