The scientific evidence is mounting. Marijuana use is not harmless and can permanently impair the mind. The American Journal of Psychiatry (AJP), for example, has published a long-term study that cuts through the smoke surrounding the debate over marijuana use. Researchers have found a clear link between heavy, long-term cannabis use, particularly … Read more
Leisure and war are two words that people think of as oil and water—things that can never mix, under any circumstances. Count Nikolaus Pejacsevich of Veröcze would have disagreed. Count Pejacsevich (1833-1890) was born into a noble family of Croatian and Hungarian descent. With over two-thirds of his life spent in the … Read more
On May 1, scores of demons descended upon Baltimore, Maryland. It was there, at the Mobtown Ballroom, that The Satanic Temple held an event called the “Satanic Revival.” This was their first national event since the SatanCon back in 2023. The program featured several blasphemies, including: A talk titled: “The … Read more
(PerMariam)—The watchdog agency Human Rights Watch (HRW) has warned that the controversial 2018 deal between China and the Vatican has “helped the Chinese government to pressure underground Catholic communities to join the official church.” According to a detailed new report issued by HRW, the Chinese state is only increasing its persecution of … Read more
In the grand theater of creation, God gifted us with the beautiful, fragrant and profoundly humble flower. Some might think that the flower’s only role is to grace a wedding table, offer quiet sympathy at a funeral or adorn formal attire. However, from the innocent daisy to the graceful and elegant orchid, … Read more
This article is the second part of a series about AI. The first article can be found here. The promoters of Artificial Intelligence (AI) like to portray it as a tool for navigating our increasingly hectic and complex world. The data-crunching apps help users organize, create and make sense out of things. … Read more
As the number of adult baptisms grows, many Catholics rejoice in the prospect of what is being called a quiet revival. It is a cause of great hope to see so many young people eager to learn more about the Faith. It is also a cause of great mystery. The bishops have … Read more
Towards the end of Leo XIII’s pontificate, the errors of modernism started to pose a danger to the Catholic Church. Particularly at academic institutions such as the Institut Catholique in Paris and the Catholic University of Leuven, the field of exegesis was compromised by the errors of historical criticism. In the Netherlands, … Read more
This article is the first part of a series about AI. The next article can be found here. For a long time, I have struggled with how to deal with AI. There are some very valid objections circulating about the new medium, especially as it pertains to minors. But somehow this discussion … Read more
A debate is raging around some Christian rhetoric circulating among conservatives. Liberal critics are saying that right-wing extremists have weaponized particular Christian phrases, which everyone should therefore avoid. The phrase now in the national spotlight is “Christ is King!” The liberal media say that the mere mention of this expression signals Christian … Read more