I’ve been studying Aristotle’s ethics and he takes a very naturalistic approach. It seems that Aristotle is able to examine human nature and is able to say that from the “is’s” of human nature, or how human nature is, to reach “oughts” of the ways that we should act. How would you respond to this with your notion of not being able to come to “oughts” from the “is’s” of science. Thanks. Not knowing Aristotle and having no training in... Read more

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In which we continue our look at the Big Ten. Read more

…on the critical need to evangelize and catechize our college students. They’re doing a fine job of it in Marcel’s community. Way to go! Read more

becomes Orthodox Christian. May he be the first of many converts to Jesus Christ. Do check out the interview. One of the hopeful signs is his discussion of how many “cultural Muslims” there are, who have no particular faith in their brittle religion and who are (like all human beings) looking for Him who alone can satisfy the heart. I’ve suspected in the past that Islam is far more brittle than the bedwetters and panic-mongers here realize. Instead of pouring... Read more

…to make the proper genuflections before the Source and Summit of all that is noble, true, good, and beautiful and so the Notre Dame Observer slams the door on him and shouts lames excuses from within the bunker of Gay Goodthink. Cuz actually stating Catholic teaching is more than Notre Dame can bear. Read more

The man can write. Read more

I’ve hit on something that I really can’t believe that is Catholic dogma, see link from Catholic answers. This sounds like Mormon heaven not Christian. Can you comment on this? For me it is very upsetting. Yes, it is Catholic teaching. I’m not sure what you mean by it sounding Mormon, nor why it is upsetting for you, so I’m not sure I can scratch where you itch. The biblical passage mentioned in the link give the NT reflection of... Read more

Today, my slavering hordes, I command you to contemplate the evolution of the Pepsi logo! In particular, note the latest iteration, and ask yourself, “Why would a giant corporation devoted to feeding you more sugar than you can stand create a logo that resembles StrongSad dressed as an Obama poster? You may think “Cashing in on current trendiness.” Ah, but there you would be wrong. The logo is actually the fruit of a thought process so bizarre, gnostic, narcissistic and... Read more

On a few occasions, I’ve asked your blog readers to pray for me to find a job. I am very, very close to getting one, with only a few more details to iron out. Please ask your readers (or if your sick of making requests on my behalf, maybe just please do this yourself) that I can get this job that I am so close to, and that the money will be adequate for me to be financially independent. Father,... Read more