The Covid Catholic Parallel

BY GREGORY SAMS Have we been here before? We see unprecedented use of ‘unprecedented’ today. Yes, it applies to putting entire nations under house arrest. Yes, it applies to the near-universal wearing of masks (more accurately muzzles). Yes, it applies to needing a certificate to join society. But perhaps the entire phenomenon we are experiencing is not unprecedented. Let us look back in time to … Continue reading The Covid Catholic Parallel

Honour, Virtue & Life

BY CAPEL LOFFT It increasingly occurs to me how utterly pointless most of what passes for political debate is. While contemporary politics is conducted within the parameters of a certain set of debased spiritual, moral and cultural norms, engaging in the transitory arguments of this or that ‘debate’ makes no more sense than arguing about the architectural plans while the ground you are preparing to … Continue reading Honour, Virtue & Life