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The article offers information on the tension between secular and religious arguments in conservatism, asserting that both can coexist and enrich political discourse. Topics discussed include the necessity of secular reasoning for political decisions; the unique contributions of religious insights to virtues like courage and humility; and the idea that intertwining both approaches can lead to a more robust and compelling conservatism.

The article offers information on the need for conservatives to redefine virtue within a shared moral vision that reflects American traditions and culture. Topics discussed include the decline of religious influence on American life; the challenges posed by secular elites to conservative values; and the necessity for a coherent conservative response that emphasizes obligations and community over individual rights.

The article offers information on a study by the American Enterprise Institute indicating a strong correlation between loneliness and political activism. Topics include the social and communal environments of political volunteers, their sense of community, and the speculation that lonely individuals are attracted to political activism for a sense of fellowship.

The article informs about President Biden invoking the Nazi threat in his State of the Union speech, likening contemporary challenges to those faced during World War II. Topics include criticism of Biden's rhetoric, the recurring use of Hitler analogies in political discourse, and the impact of invoking Hitler on modern politics.

The article discusses Nobel prize-winning economist Angus Deaton's reflections on his fifty-year career and his changed perspectives on various economic issues. Deaton highlights the importance of considering power dynamics in setting prices and wages and emphasizes the significance of non-economic factors like relationships in assessing well-being. He questions the neoliberal consensus on labor unions, free trade, and immigration, suggesting a need for reevaluation in economic policy-making.

The article informs about the recent increase in religiosity among young men in Finland, contrasting it with the discontent and radicalism observed among the youth in America. Topics include the rise in church attendance and belief in God among Finnish males, the dissatisfaction and radicalization trends among American youth, and the political landscape shaped by notions of authority and freedom.

The article offers information on various postmortems and reflections after World War II, including works by Hannah Arendt, Karl Popper, Friedrich Hayek, and others, seeking to understand the catastrophic events that occurred. Topics include analyses of Christianity's role in Western culture, critiques of nominalist views of truth, and the impact of literature on understanding the rise of Nazism.

The article focuses on the relationship between authority and love, arguing that they are closely related but often not discussed together. It explores how the modern crisis of authority coincides with a decline in a society centered on love and devotion, highlighting the consequences of this eclipse of authority and suggesting ways to recover its power. It delves into the roots of authority, examining three different accounts from Rome, Athens, and Jerusalem.

The article informs that Americans largely agree on the decline of religion's influence in public life, with 80 percent acknowledging this trend, regardless of their religious affiliation or political beliefs. It discusses the partisan and generational divides regarding perceptions of this decline, highlighting fears and contrasting views between conservative Christians and secular liberals, with each side regarding the other as overly influential and active in public affairs.

The article informs about the Alabama Supreme Court ruling regarding the destruction of embryos from a fertility clinic, sparking debate over the characterization of embryos as property or persons. Topic include the legal and moral implications of IVF, highlighting the tension between viewing embryos as property for manipulation or as human beings deserving of protection, raising concerns about the ethical challenges posed by reproductive technology.

The article focuses on the Vatican's recent declaration, "Fiducia Supplicans," which presents a nuanced stance on marriage, sexual morality, and blessings, particularly concerning same-sex couples. It discusses the implications of this document within the context of Pope Francis's pontificate, highlighting tensions between traditional teachings and cultural accommodation, as well as the potential impact on the Catholic Church's structure and global relations.

The article focuses on the unexpected resurgence of positive sentiments toward Christianity among prominent figures like Elon Musk and Richard Dawkins, despite their non-belief. Topics include the polarization of American society and how it has led some to identify with Christianity as a cultural resistance; the contrasting views on Christianity in elite circles; and the potential for a growing movement of cultural Christians who seek community and meaning amidst a declining moral landscape.

The article comments on the dangers created by the idealistic nihilism advocated by philosopher Richard Rorty. It argues that resistance to a utopian, democratic society signals a political mentality that is far-right and authoritarian. It views that refusal of limits incubates demands for freedom, equality, justice and other forms of reform. It also contends that idealistic nihilism impose limits through bad actors, wicket cultural systems, racists and patriarchy, fascist and white privilege.

The article discusses the role of mass migration, in tandem with declining fertility rates, in transforming the West. Topics discussed the contribution of contemporary Christian leaders in the openness-is-always-best mentality which dominates the society, the staying power of the ideology of multiculturalism, and Western citizens' acceptance of the transformations of their societies culturally under the pressure of demographic change.

The article focuses on the implications of the sexual revolution beyond sexual freedom, discussing how it detaches sexual intercourse from fertility, leading to the normalization of abortion, and the celebration of homosexuality as a symbol of freedom from embodiment. It argues that the sexual revolution encompasses a range of issues, including eugenics, doctor-assisted suicide, and the manipulation of bodily elements.

The article discusses the author's views on the application of just war theory to the Ukraine-Russia conflict. He discusses the criteria for initiating and prosecuting a war according to this theory, including principles like last resort, probability of success, and proportionality. He also suggests that a peace settlement that doesn't fully restore all territory to Ukraine could still be justifiable under just war theory if it can defend Ukrainian sovereignty.

This article informs that the Baby Boomer generation's intense moralism has led to a lack of sound leadership in the U.S. They have been unable to balance moral zeal with a recognition of limits, leading to utopian ambitions and denial of reality. This is exemplified in their handling of civil rights and foreign affairs. With the arrival of Baby Boomers in high office, there has been a changed moral outlook with Christian realism in favor of uncompromising moralism.

The article focuses on a course at Duke University, North Carolina that promotes open discussions on political topics among students, emphasizing the importance of courage in fostering dialogue. It also mentions American attitudes toward marriage and family, revealing a decline in the perceived importance of these aspects of life, and discusses the influence of material published by First Things on cultural endeavors, such as a fashion show titled "The Longhouse."

The article focuses on the decline of humanistic education, cultural forgetting, and the consequences of the Great Forgetting, where traditional humanities and literary knowledge have been increasingly sidelined in favor of technocratic and scientific approaches to education. Topics discussed include the erosion of cultural inheritance, the shift from literary to technocratic thinking, and the isolation of the modern, secular world.

The article focuses on the shifting visibility and significance of Pride Month in New York City. Topics include the perceived success and integration of LGBTQ rights into mainstream culture, the impact of recent political and social changes on Pride symbols, and the decline in public support for gay marriage and related progressive causes.

The article focuses on the decline of American global dominance and the shortcomings of its post-Cold War ambitions. Topics include the failed promises of integrating Russia and China into a "rules-based international order," the ineffective responses to recent geopolitical challenges, and the underlying hubris of U.S. foreign policy strategies.

The article focuses on Harrison Butker's commencement speech at Benedictine College, where he criticized the Catholic Church's handling of COVID-19 and praised the traditional Latin Mass. Topics include Butker's controversial views on gender roles, the societal value of motherhood versus career achievements, and the impact of progressive ideologies on family life and social values.

The article offers information on Dr. Clare Craig's experiences and awakenings during the Covid-19 pandemic, highlighting her intellectual awakening to the corruption within the medical establishment. Topics include her observations on the lack of evidence-based decision-making in pandemic policies, her concerns about the rollout and coercion surrounding the Covid-19 vaccine, and her reflections on the human factors influencing scientific practice and discourse.

The article offers information on Karl Polanyi's 1970 essay, which reflects on Europe's conflicts from 1914 to 1945, highlighting a fierce moral skepticism driven by moral indignation. Topics include the skepticism arising from modern thought's critical nature, the optimistic view of the future during the 18th and 19th centuries fueled by moral indignation, and the limitations of science in providing moral guidance.

In the article, the author discusses issues on Nihilism and the rebellion against reality as per authors C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien. Other topics include the ideologies of materialist rationalism, subjectivity, and scientism, the final abolition of humanity, and the nihilistic trajectory of modern rationalism.

The article offers information on the theme of "recovering conservatism" discussed at a conference in London, where speakers emphasized a shift from freedom to belonging as a central focus for conservatism. The author argues that this shift is an intelligent response to new realities and changing circumstances, as the post-war consensus in politics and culture has eroded, leading conservatism to adapt its priorities.

The article focuses on the decline of the Party of Permanency and the rise of the Party of Change in Western societies. It highlights the loss of authority and control by established institutions, the erosion of social forms and traditional institutions, and the marginalization of those who hold metaphysical truths and conservative values as consequences of this shift.

The article presents the discussion on harbor growing concerns about the ongoing war in Ukraine. Topics include Russian invasion clearly constitutes unjust aggression, and as an action of self-defense; and wiser and more knowledgeable friend recently drew my attention to the peace proposals put forward by Pope Benedict XV during World War I.

The article presents the discussion on propounded the fateful doctrine of nominalism. Topics include consequences is meant to develop a concept for readers to use, rather than to provide a historical explanation; and resources by which to resist advertising, social pressure, ideology, and other homogenizing and dehumanizing forces of modernity.

The article presents the discussion on large crowd gathered for the funeral of Cecilia Gentili. Topics include wonders why the clerical authorities in New York accommodated what amounted to a deliberate mockery of the Church's teaching; and Cecilia Gentili was, were complicit with the family's subterfuge, and ensured that the funeral got scheduled.