Western Civilization

AI Is Not Morally Neutral, According to Pope Leo XIV 0
- Culture, Featured, Philosophy, Religion, Western Civilization
- June 4, 2026
Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical, or formal pastoral letter, in May, titled “Magnifica Humanitas.” In this encyclical, he tackles some of the most pressing questions regarding modern social debates, namely, the use of artificial intelligence, providing several prudent warnings for all of us, whether Catholic, Protestant, or not religious at all. AI Is
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3 Ways To Escape the Doom-And-Gloomers 0
- Culture, Featured, Politics, Western Civilization
- June 2, 2026
For most of the 21st century, a mob of Grinches has controlled American culture and politics. These are the Chicken Littles who have wailed that “climate change” would doom the planet. They are the sorcerers who declare that men can become women and vice-versa, who despite the blood-stained evidence of a hundred years proclaim the
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Forming the Habit of Joy Through Humor 0
- Culture, Featured, Philosophy, Religion, Western Civilization
- June 1, 2026
While rarely discussed today, eutrapelia is an ancient Greek virtue that breeds charity, gratitude, and openness. Focused on the arts of humor, conversation, and recreation, it helps us grow more connected to ourselves, to others, and to God. For the Greeks, virtues were not destinations, but habits of moderation developed through care and perseverance. Over time, the
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Unpacking the Theology of Dante’s Inferno 0
- Culture, Featured, Literature, Philosophy, Religion, Western Civilization
- June 1, 2026
Long considered one of the most influential, provocative, and beautiful works of literature in Western civilization, Dante’s “Divine Comedy” deserves even more attention for its profound spiritual and theological depth. This might seem obvious as the primary setting for this epic poem are the three destinations of the Christian afterlife: Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven. However,
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The Hidden Financial Cost of Divorce Is No Joke 0
- Culture, Economics, Family, Featured, Western Civilization
- May 26, 2026
“June is bustin’ out all over,” the old Rodgers and Hammerstein song tells us, and escorting its arrival are dozens of weddings, for, as another old show tune explains, “Oh, they say when you marry in June / You’re a bride all your life. And the bridegroom who marries in June / Gets a sweetheart
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Is There Scientific Evidence for the Existence of God?0
- Culture, Education, Featured, Philosophy, Religion, Science, Western Civilization
- May 22, 2026
Science and God are often set in opposition to one another. But this is a false dilemma. Not only did many prominent early scientists (such as Albert the Great, Sir Isaac Newton, and Robert Boyle) believe in God, but scientific discoveries themselves increasingly point to the existence of a Creator who transcends the physical universe.
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