This will not be a sustained argument, explaining everything in cogent and meticulous detail, but rather a random collection of observations, somewhat in the style of Mystery Science Theater. Don’t try to figure out the flow, in other words. But if you stay with me, as you know you probably should, by the end you …
Christian Nationalism, Kash Patel, and the Bhagavad-Gita
Introduction: The Bhagavad-Gita is the most prominent of the Hindu sacred texts, and so it is not at all surprising that Kash Patel put his hand on a copy when he was sworn in as the newest director of the FBI. And I am really grateful that he did this because it gives us an …
The Hatriarchy, the Machismosphere, and Misbehaving Anons
Introduction: In order to be able to conduct an analysis such as this, I must first review my bona fides with regard to my position within the patriarchy. I refer to the one that the feminists ...
Theology as Excuse Making
Introduction: I was in a recent discussion with Dr. Vishal Mangalwadi, and he used a phrase that hit me with some force. He said that American Christianity was a "defeated religion." That discussion ...
Tri(tr)umphant: Seven Observations on the Festivities Related to Round Two . . . So Far
Introduction: This image is real, and not Grok related. And as one of my grandsons put it, "Words cannot describe how much I love American politics." So what are we to make of the first week ...
Epistemological Impudence and the Post War Consensus
Introduction: In the immediate aftermath of the Second World War, the flush of that spectacular victory provided an opportunity for the secularists to make their move—and make it they most certainly ...
How Boomers Rule
Introduction: Inasmuch as it has been a while since I made everybody mad, I recently reflected that perhaps it was time for me to take steps. As it is no longer November, I will give some ...
The American Social Imaginary
Introduction: The great Richard Weaver taught us that ideas have consequences. But when they have massive cultural consequences, the mechanism works differently than it does when a solitary individual ...
Christian Nationalism Basics
Introduction: You don't really have to like the term Christian nationalism, not at all. But given the times in which we live, you do have to understand it. This should be done without freaking ...
Laced With Poo
As some of you are aware, Refuge Church in Ogden, Utah has a growing voice in our cultural melee (especially on X), and they are aligned with us in many ways. However, much like Revoice attempted to keep the door of flamer sympathy cracked open in the PCA, the leadership in Ogden continues to conduct …