Month: December 2022

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.

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.

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.

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.

Germany Calls for EU Control of Twitter

Green Minister Sven Giegold said he wants the EU to intervene to regulate Musk’s “arbitrary” and “abrupt” decisions.

Germany Calls for EU Control of Twitter

Germany Calls for EU Control of Twitter

Green Minister Sven Giegold said he wants the EU to intervene to regulate Musk’s “arbitrary” and “abrupt” decisions.

December 25, 2022
The Forgotten Christmas Story by Charles Dickens

The Forgotten Christmas Story by Charles Dickens

“… you never can think what a good place Heaven is, without knowing who He was and what He did.” —Charles Dickens, from The Life of Our Lord

December 25, 2022
Paris Gripped by Riots After Deadly Shootings at Kurdish Venue

Paris Gripped by Riots After Deadly Shootings at Kurdish Venue

One year ago, the perpetrator attacked asylum seekers with a saber, for which he was being detained while awaiting trial. Earlier this month, he was freed—a decision which now has come under heavy criticism.

December 24, 2022
God Wants To Be Sought

God Wants To Be Sought

We possess a blindness that impedes our ability to see ourselves as God sees us. To break through this dilemma, we must faithfully seek out what lies just beyond our vista.

December 24, 2022
Qatargate: Kaili To Remain in Custody Through Christmas

Qatargate: Kaili To Remain in Custody Through Christmas

Kaili’s defense team maintains that their client is innocent and was never bribed, as she “did not know about the existence” of the €150,000 in cash found in her Brussels apartment.

December 24, 2022
A Fight for a Manger: The Hunt for Nativity Scenes in Southern France

A Fight for a Manger: The Hunt for Nativity Scenes in Southern France

The illegality of Nativity scenes on public property is distasteful in the south of France where the traditional display is especially strong and broadly followed by the population, despite the absence of widespread religious practice.

December 24, 2022
ECR Group Celebrates Christmas With Forum on Life

ECR Group Celebrates Christmas With Forum on Life

The Second Forum on Life reminded participants that conservative policies must originate in the restoration of Christian family values, which begins with reclaiming language.

December 24, 2022
Switzerland Rejects Proposal for a Third Gender Option for Official Records

Switzerland Rejects Proposal for a Third Gender Option for Official Records

Switzerland’s rejection comes several years after neighboring countries like Austria and Germany began recognizing some form of third gender on official documents. 

December 24, 2022
Austria Hit by Multiple Power Outages Amid Blackout Fears

Austria Hit by Multiple Power Outages Amid Blackout Fears

Several large-scale power outages within the span of a few days have hit Austria. While officials blame the problems on technical defects, worries of a blackout caused by the volatility of the electrical grid abound.

December 24, 2022
Sweden Democrat Lawmaker Attacked by Three Men 

Sweden Democrat Lawmaker Attacked by Three Men 

Given that the case involves a member of the Riksdag, it is being dealt with by the Special Prosecutors Chamber.

December 24, 2022
The Four Layers of Christmas

The Four Layers of Christmas

Let’s avoid being too Christmassy until the Eve itself. But then, let our joy break out for the twelve days, and keep them as well as we can—enjoying whatever observances proper to them we can attend, through the Epiphany.

December 24, 2022
European Council President: Corruption Scandal “Damaging” to EU Credibility

European Council President: Corruption Scandal “Damaging” to EU Credibility

“[The scandal] is making it even more difficult for us to focus on the economic and energy crises that impact the lives of European citizens right now,” Michel said.

December 23, 2022