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  • Why Do Mormons Stockpile Food?

    Why Do Mormons Stockpile Food?0

    When apocalyptic fervor periodically whips up, many people point to the Mormons as those who are best prepared for a doomsday scenario. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) are widely known for keeping a large supply of food, water, and other emergency supplies in their homes. I have always assumed that

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  • Why It’s Best to Focus on Fixing Yourself

    Why It’s Best to Focus on Fixing Yourself0

    “Acquire a peaceful spirit, and then thousands of others around you will be saved.” This statement was made by St. Seraphim of Sarov, a Russian Orthodox monk who lived in the 18th and 19th centuries. And though it was addressed to a Christian audience, I think the concept behind it is very relevant to everyone

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  • Author: ‘Modern Civilization Is A Universal Conspiracy Against All Interior Life’

    Author: ‘Modern Civilization Is A Universal Conspiracy Against All Interior Life’2

    I came across a quote on Facebook the other day whose profundity struck me and several others. Here it is: “You understand absolutely nothing about modern civilization unless you first admit that it is a universal conspiracy against all interior life.” The quote comes from the French Catholic author Georges Bernanos (1888-1948). He is best known

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  • Did the Catholic Church Invent Propaganda?

    Did the Catholic Church Invent Propaganda?0

    “The Church created propaganda.” This is the charge leveled by French philosopher and sociologist Jacques Ellul in his 1964 book The Technological Society, which now has the infamous distinction of being Unabomber Ted Kaczynski’s favorite book. Is the charge true? Yes and no. As you might expect, propaganda has been used in one form or another

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