So, yes, by all means, let's keep fighting the political fight, but given the societal trends (and the Gallup data above is just the latest evidence), we can expect the political arena to become increasingly difficult. Long term we need to work on bringing our country back to Christ.
In The World, But Not Of It
In the World: Politics is a Means, Not an End And in the world is where we are . . . for now. But where was I? Oh, Yes. Last week I promised (or threatened) to discuss the issue of the relationship between faith and politics more fully (see last week's post "Religion, Culture, & Politics"). Something … Continue reading In The World, But Not Of It
Religion, Culture, & Politics: Which is the Foundation?
"Religion, Culture, and Politics" was one of the first things I published on this site in January 2021. I had just returned to bloggery in the aftermath of the Year of Covid and the doings surrounding the 2020 election. Many of us were surprised to discover, in the unofficial but potent alliance of various media, … Continue reading Religion, Culture, & Politics: Which is the Foundation?
There’s Hope, If We Know Where to Look
What that means for us is that our first and most important task is to be the best Catholic Christians we can be, before we ever cast a vote or sign a petition.
One H*ll of an After School Activity: Meet the Satan Club
Clearly, their purpose is not to promote a religion in which they assure us they don't believe, and they manifestly don’t model the virtues they claim to advocate.
Rights, Solidarity, and the Truth
. . . and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." (John 8:32) I'll bet you're tired of talking about COVID. I certainly am. The curious little virus (SARS-CoV-2) from Wuhan (or, more accurately, our reactions to it) has tyrannized not just conversation but public life for almost two years now, … Continue reading Rights, Solidarity, and the Truth
Forget the Tech Tyrants: Our Hope is in The Lord (One Year Later)
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Put Not Your Trust in Princes, or, The Autumn of Our Discontent
"My kingdom is not of this world," Jesus says to Pontius Pilate (John 18:36). Our journey to that kingdom lies along a via dolorosa in this one: we can depend upon the powers of this world to save us no more than Jesus could rely on Pilate to save him from Calvary.
Appealing to the Supreme Judge of the World
This July 4th is the 245th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which grounds the founding of the Unites States in a theological argument: . . . that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are Life, Liberty, and the … Continue reading Appealing to the Supreme Judge of the World
Who’s really “politicizing” the Body of Christ?
An unusual and unfamiliar expression, "Eucharistic Coherence", has been showing up on a lot of Catholic websites lately. I've written about the abuse of language on more than one occasion in the recent past (here and here, for instance), but this term is not itself abusive, rather it's intended to expose and correct abuse. It refers … Continue reading Who’s really “politicizing” the Body of Christ?