Controversy at the Military Academy
A former West Point professor’s letter exposes corruption, cheating, and failing standards.
Morals
Inflection Point for West Point and the Army
Recently, the Superintendent and Dean at West Point wrote “the Army and the Academy are at an inflection point1.” Their “West Point 2050” addressed academics “to intellectually prepare graduates to lead across the full spectrum of conflict.” It would be interesting to read their deliberations on the inflection point and its implications. Absent that, here …
The Science of Cheetahs, Evolution, and Why Justice Can’t Exist Without God
Does the gazelle get to call its lawyer? Of course not. That’s nature—ruthless, indifferent, and completely void of justice.
Disobedience to Tyranny: A Higher Obedience to God
Throughout history, individuals of faith have faced the moral dilemma of whether to obey earthly authorities or stand firm in their allegiance to a higher, divine command.
Pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer: The Man Who Chose to Act in the Face of Evil
Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a man of deep faith, intellect, and conviction, known for his unwavering commitment to Christian principles of love and justice.
Israel, Lebanon, and the Questions of the Day
Please stop pleading for a ceasefire as if it was a simple barfight over some meaningless disagreement. This is existential, and Israel deserves the support of the world in defending itself from these demonic enemies.
Compromise
When I asked my father why something I did was so wrong, he said: “Once you compromise, the whole thing will break down.”
USA Today Columnist is Incredibly Butthurt That Two Top Athletes Didn’t Speak Out the Way She Wanted
For whom Patrick Mahomes and Caitlyn Clark intend to vote has absolutely no bearing on for whom I intend to vote, but sports columnist Nancy Armour apparently believes that it’s their duty to open their secret ballots to me.
Moral Relativism Comes to the Vatican
The Pope is correct that issues of morality can get quite complicated. Fortunately, God made it simple for us by carving the important stuff into stone tablets.
Sometimes It’s More Than Just Silliness; Sometimes Far Left Ideology Constitutes a Danger to Civilized Society
There’s more to it than that. The left in general wishes to control language, in an attempt to control the argument.
The Undeniable Right to Self-Defense: A Biblical Perspective
While the Bible does not provide explicit directives on the use of lethal force for self-defense or protection of property, its principles offer clear guidance for believers facing such ethical dilemmas
COEXIST, Part 1: Framing the Issue
I frequently see cars with the “Coexist” bumper sticker. When I see them, I often wonder about the person who put the bumper sticker on their car. Why? Are they true believers or virtue signalers? When situations get complicated like that of Israel and Hamas, how will they act? This article, part 1 of 5, provides an introduction and frames the issues.
The Flawed Logic of Pro-Choice Advocates
Pro-choice advocates cannot say that God has no say in the matter, and then counter argue that society has no say in it either. Their logic does not withstand scrutiny.
The Opening Ceremony That Ended the Olympics
When viewers all over the world watched the 2024 Paris Olympics open, they were shocked to see a blasphemous tableau in which Jesus Christ and the Twelve Apostles were painted as drag queens and transsexuals. Caught in this monument to impropriety, the “Powers That Be” issued the statement that the performers were reimagining a bacchanal, …
Unveiling Spiritual Warfare: Understanding Evil and the Battle for Humanity
At the heart of spiritual warfare lies the recognition that evil exists—an undeniable reality attested to throughout human history and scripture.
Is This A Struggle Between Good And Evil?
I won’t call this a struggle between good and evil. I mean, it is, but I won’t call it that.
Wheat and Tares
Pope St. Pius V who served from January 1566 to his death, in May 1572 had it right saying, “All the evil in the world is due to lukewarm Catholics.”
The United States of Amnesia: Sheep in the Land of Free Bread and Circuses
Welcome to the United States of Amnesia, where voters have memories as short as goldfish and the attention spans to match.
Blaming Other People For Your Failures
A lesson that I learned in life is instructive: if I ever failed at something, I realized that those failures were my fault, and no one else’s.
A New Regime Is Taking Over Our Military
Replacing the governing principles of the armed forces will guarantee the replacement of the governing principles of society in the long term.