Month: December 2022

Paris Riots: Migration and Mistrust

One of the consequences of mass migration is that international conflicts become domestic affairs in major western cities.

PM Orbán: We Are on the Hungarian Side of History       

“We support and help Ukraine, we have an interest in the survival of a sovereign Ukraine, and we have an interest in ensuring that Russia does not pose a security threat to Europe, but we do not have an interest in giving up all economic relations with Russia,” Orbán said.

Arson Suspected in Finnish Church Fire

The fire started during the church service and was reported to the churchgoers by the pastor. An evacuation ensued but was complicated by ropes used to tie the doors shut.

#MeToo and the Reclamation of Feminine Dignity

The issue of sexual degradation, around which #MeToo centers, has stirred something in the modern woman’s heart and compelled her to come face-to-face with the simple reality that she is the prisoner of a culture obsessed with unbounded sexual freedom.

Government-Run On-Line Extremism

Evidence suggests certain governments have operated fake far-right social media accounts, raising the prominence of ‘extremism’ in the public consciousness in ways that can justify limiting freedom of speech.

Libertarianism: A Dead End

Despite clear and unwavering opposition to socialism, the conservative movement remains reluctant to dip its toes into the debate over the welfare state, the foremost vehicle for socialist policies in democratic countries.

Irish Teacher Released From Prison

Claiming that both his suspension by his employer and his imprisonment are unlawful, Enoch Burke states he will not leave prison until vindicated “by some higher court.”

Libertarianism: A Dead End

Libertarianism: A Dead End

Despite clear and unwavering opposition to socialism, the conservative movement remains reluctant to dip its toes into the debate over the welfare state, the foremost vehicle for socialist policies in democratic countries.

December 26, 2022
Irish Teacher Released From Prison

Irish Teacher Released From Prison

Claiming that both his suspension by his employer and his imprisonment are unlawful, Enoch Burke states he will not leave prison until vindicated “by some higher court.”

December 26, 2022
The German Constitutional Court: Over a Decade of Barking Without Biting

The German Constitutional Court: Over a Decade of Barking Without Biting

With its recent ruling, the GCC enters the second decade of ambiguous jurisprudence over the constitutionality of EU rescue programmes.

December 26, 2022
Poll: Over Two-Thirds of Germans Are Worried About Increasing Numbers of Asylum Seekers

Poll: Over Two-Thirds of Germans Are Worried About Increasing Numbers of Asylum Seekers

“Germany is dangerously approaching a tipping point. If the majority of the population has a migration background, our country will change significantly,” CDU lawmaker Stefan Heck said.

December 26, 2022
Peace at Forefront of Pope Francis’ Christmas Message

Peace at Forefront of Pope Francis’ Christmas Message

Provided they are guided by the virtue of prudence, Pope Francis’ call for peace and charity is a universal message meant for all, regardless of creed.

December 26, 2022
Irish Prime Minister Who Legalised Abortion Returns to Office

Irish Prime Minister Who Legalised Abortion Returns to Office

Varadkar, born in Dublin to an Indian father and an Irish mother, took over as prime minister from Michael Martin as part of the agreement that formed the current tripartite coalition government.

December 26, 2022
All Views Are Welcome—Provided They Are Ours

All Views Are Welcome—Provided They Are Ours

Social justice activism is a religion in that it provides a set of beliefs. These beliefs are to be accepted unquestioningly, and a common language develops between the people involved by which they may identify one another and interrogate and expel heretics.

December 26, 2022
Constitutional Thomism: A Modest Proposal

Constitutional Thomism: A Modest Proposal

The democratic statesman must subordinate his own interests to the good of his fellow citizens and foster the temporal political common good, which is not separated from the common good in the fullest sense: God.

December 25, 2022
The Day a Woman Was Arrested for Silently Praying

The Day a Woman Was Arrested for Silently Praying

A free country is not one in which one can do whatever one wills. That is anarchy and chaos. A free country is one in which the liberties of its members are sufficiently protected that they can do what is good.

December 25, 2022
Franco-German News Channel, Arte, Slights Persecuted Eastern Christians

Franco-German News Channel, Arte, Slights Persecuted Eastern Christians

The brutality of the news channel that on other occasions takes pride in the quality of its content and intellectual openness sends shockwaves through the Catholic world and beyond.

December 25, 2022
Why Is Christmas Celebrated on December 25th?

Why Is Christmas Celebrated on December 25th?

The birth of Jesus Christ has nothing to do with the Christian adoption of a pagan festival.

December 25, 2022
Germany Returns Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

Germany Returns Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

Critics of the repatriation argue that the Bronzes were bought legitimately by German collectors in the 19th century and that Nigeria was never a German colony.

December 25, 2022