The Moral Foundations of the Law by Margaret Thatcher Freedom, whether it is the freedom of the marketplace or any other kind, must exist within the framework of law. Otherwise it means only freedom for the strong to oppress the weak. Whenever I visit the former Soviet Union, I stress this point with students, scholars, […]
No Justice. No Peace.
by Jill Stanek Mass murder of infants born alive gets a pass from the state propaganda. Living in Chicago, I’ve observed press coverage up close on three of the most notorious mass murderers ever apprehended: Jeffrey Dahmer, John Wayne Gacy, and Richard Speck. Speck tortured, raped, and murdered eight student nurses in Chicago in 1966. […]
A Letter From One Of ‘The Folks’
I have learned over the years that the best feedback about preaching comes from ‘the folks’ – the ones who actually listen (not just hear). If you are not used to getting feedback from laypeople, other than an occasional ‘attaboy’ on Sundays, I strongly recommend it. Their insights cut right to the bone of what […]
Moral Foundations: Part Four
The Moral Foundations of Capitalism by Margaret Thatcher It is important to understand that the moral foundations of a society do not extend only to its political system; they must extend to its economic system as well. America’s commitment to capitalism is unquestionably the best example of this principle. Capitalism is not, contrary to what […]
Moral Foundations: Part Three
Societies Without Moral Foundations by Margaret Thatcher The most important problems we have to tackle today are problems, ultimately, having to do with the moral foundations of society There are people who eagerly accept their own freedom but do not respect the freedom of others—they, like the Athenians, want freedom from responsibility. But if they […]
Moral Foundations: Part Two
Freedom with Responsibility by Margaret Thatcher Great Britain, which shares much of her history in common with America, has also derived strength from its moral foundations, especially since the 18th century when freedom gradually began to spread throughout her society Many people were greatly influenced by the sermons of John Wesley (1703-1791), who took the […]
Moral Foundations: Part One
Margaret Thatcher died today – the greatest woman in politics. Her political career has been one of the most remarkable of modern times. Born in October 1925 at Grantham, a small market town in eastern England, she rose to become the first (and for two decades the only) woman to lead a major Western democracy. […]
The Bravest Man
While the media love to glut themselves on the misdeeds of evil clergy, there are a thousand more doing heroic works of love and sacrifice. Some even get noticed for it. Memory eternal, Fr. Emil. In the cold, barren hills of Korea more than 60 years ago, two teary-eyed soldiers stood in a prisoner of […]
When Men Forsake God, Tyranny Always Follows
by Chris Banescu Sic semper tyrannis. “But if I were asked today to formulate as concisely as possible the main cause of the ruinous Revolution that swallowed up some sixty million of our people, I could not put it more accurately than to repeat: Men have forgotten God; that’s why all this has happened.” – […]
Some Profound Heresies On Atonement
by Fr. John A. Peck A sermon I gave some time ago on Publican and Pharisee Sunday. It can also be read here. Today, I’m going to teach you some profound heresies. In today’s Gospel, we have two men. This is a short, but important parable. First, the Pharisee. The Pharisee begins his prayer “O […]