Rod Dreher’s case for the “Benedict Option” hinges on going back to a Benedictine spirituality because the Benedictine culture created a Christian culture. That term seemed to hit me wrong, so I’m glad Dreher unpacked it a bit.
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Losing political clout may save the American Church
Rod Dreher isn’t enamored with the election of Donald Trump. While it’s a possible side benefit that Trump may actually appoint conservative judges and justices, Dreher isn’t going to be sidetracked from the idea of the turn that has already happened in American culture.
The failure of conventional politics
“No matter how furious and all-consuming partisan political battles are, Christians have to keep clearly before us the fact that conventional American politics cannot fix what is wrong with our society and culture. They are inadequate because in both their left-wing and right-wing forms, they operate from the position that facilitating and expanding human choiceContinue reading “The failure of conventional politics”
A new kind of politics
The biggest struggle conservative Christians in America seem to have (and divides us between generations with incredible precision) is politics. My generation and older was tied almost completely to Republican ideology. For those 50 and over, this is the struggle.
The Pope
Pope Benedict has pulled an incredible move. He has decided to step down rather than die in office. What a bold move; the first in 600 years. I am thankful for Benedict, and was very thankful for Pope John Paul II. I have sent in my application, but I doubt it gets much consideration. Otherwise,Continue reading “The Pope”
Money, Sex, and Power
The New York Times has no lost love for the Catholic Church. They use every opportunity to raise the ugly issues of the Church. The new findings in sex scandals give them plenty of fodder. I will in no way excuse the incredibly vile behavior of these priests. This column does bring out some interestingContinue reading “Money, Sex, and Power”
Apprentice 2 Jesus 