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Europe Should Welcome Immigrants, Not Invaders

Undoubtedly, one of the best characteristics of the West is its ability to provide a safe haven for refugees throughout the world. I personally know … Read More ›

Posted on March 3, 2016March 24, 2016
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Politics

The Fight Against Gay Marriage Isn’t Over

Today’s gay marriage dissenters are yesterday’s Southern racists, according to the interwebs. (This a mildly edited comic from this site.) The U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Obergefell v. Hodges decision has … Read More ›

Posted on September 3, 2015December 1, 2017
Politics

Surviving the Desert of Bureaucracy

I was in the desert waiting, watching, praying, hoping for a miracle to come. Yes, a few months ago I was celebrating the liturgical season … Read More ›

Posted on July 30, 2015November 26, 2017
Politics

Obamacare Discriminates against the Elderly

G.K. Chesterton was once asked to write a series of essays entitled “What’s Wrong with the World.” He readily admitted the hubris attendant in agreeing … Read More ›

Posted on May 28, 2015February 22, 2016
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Obama Failed the National Prayer Breakfast

One week ago President Obama spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. His speech has already occasioned many responses. Presuming to add to the heap, … Read More ›

Posted on February 12, 2015December 1, 2017
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Politics

An American Abroad: Living in Post-Invasion Iraq

Being of a nation is more than politics. It is the same as being a part of any group identity, both the good and the … Read More ›

Posted on August 11, 2014November 28, 2017
Politics

Not Hate – Just Disagreement

Lately my Facebook has been bombarded with shares from NOH8. The name stands for “No Hate.” Their mission statement reads, “The NOH8 Campaign is a … Read More ›

Posted on July 10, 2014November 11, 2017
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Politics

Too Late to Apologize, America

Let no one think that it is a coincidence when terrorists attack the United States on September 11th. We say we will never forget, and … Read More ›

Posted on September 13, 2012November 28, 2017
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Europe is Not a Country

I am not a European, but I am a student of European history. If one thing has been made clear throughout the history books and … Read More ›

Posted on December 13, 2011November 28, 2017

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