A guilt we all have for the fact that we must consume to live. This guilt, absent theological foundation, becomes a poison very quickly: Because we are exploiters, by our nature. Science fiction movies in which an alien race has come and suck out all of the resources of a planet only to leave it…
DetailsFrom my newest philosophical crush: Ad Catholicism, contra atheist scientism and fundamentalist fideism. Read it or listen to it here.
If you have not read about the ongoing confrontation, you should read up. Though many sources say the Feds have backed down, others say no resolution has occurred and the situation could be the next Waco massacre. Here is what the situation looked like a few days ago:
Thank God for the Mormons!
Judge Napolitano gives your lecture of the week, melding religion, economics, and politics. He is a traditionalist Catholic, which of course makes him veeeeeeeery interesting… This is also very basic economics, so should be understandable and enjoyable for all… Enjoy:
The peculiar predicament of the present-day self surely came to pass as a consequence of the disappointment of the high expectations of the self as it entered the age of science and technology. Dazzled by the overwhelming credentials of science, the beauty and elegance of the scientific method, the triumph of modern medicine over physical…
DetailsThe Hold Steady – The Only Thing
I have always been very anti-vegetarian, to the point that I would name my first born son Meat Johnston. But studies are increasingly showing too much meat consumption to be bad, as well as no meat consumption at all (beat me to it, Brett). There is a strong philosophy against vegetarianism, in my opinion. Here…
DetailsThere is considerable support for the Constitution in libertarian circles, when it is followed to the letter. In the spirit of this sentiment, some have argued that the best way to move our government away from warmongering (at least temporarily, is to amend the Constitution to include anti-war requirements. Here are two possibilities I have…
Detailsby Rudyard Kipling: