Western Civilization

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Statism, the Rule of Law, and the Breakdown of Western Civilization

by Barry Brownstein, Ph.D.,

of Transatlantic Blog

via the Acton Institute

NATO vs. Russia: Why Europe’s Greatest Risk for War Is in the Baltics – Dave Majumdar, TNI
Europe’s New Official History Erases Christianity, Promotes Islam – Giulio Meotti, Gtstn Inst.
After Catalonia, Italy Steps Up for Autonomy Votes – Tim Hedges, the commentator
How Long Can Turkey and America Keep up Their Alliance? – J.W. Walker & S. Bardakci, TNI
Future China: Totalitarianism, Authoritarianism, or Semi-democracy – Gehringer/Tofall, Glblst
Scots Nationalists Mired in Confusion Over Catalonia – Tom Gallagher, the commentator
China and Russia’s Dangerous Entente – Alexander Gabuev, Carnegie Moscow Center
Can Technology Facilitate Democracy? The Case of India – Arun Maira, the Globalist
Russia-U.K. Relations Post-Brexit: Opportunity or Dead End? – Sarah Lain, CMC
ASEAN’s Post-Marawi Islamic State Challenge – Prashanth Parameswaran, Flashpoints
The Fall of Russia’s Regional Governors – Natalya Zubarevich, Carnegie Moscow Center

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Glubb Glubb Glubb: The Noise A Drowning Civilization Makes

by William M. Briggs, Ph.D.,

of Statistician to the Stars!

5 Problems With The NFL’s National Anthem Protest – Mollie Hemingway, The Federalist
Ironic: Gay Groups Complaining about Religious Schools’ Use of Title IX – N. Russell, Fdrlst
Mike Rowe: If Fans Want NFL Players To Stop Kneeling, Turn Off TV – The Federalist
NFL Protests Are The Dead End Of ‘Resistance’ Culture – Robert Tracinski, The Federalist
The Normalization of Delusional Thinking – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Dear Cleveland Browns: Protesters are Not Unifiers – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Sex, Politics, and Religion – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on my Head
Mormon Long March – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Alejandro Villanueva Rocks It – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
New Zealand Elections Results: Hope for Family Values! – Carolyn Moynihan, Mercatornet
Doesn’t Mexico Have Building Codes? – Ryan McMaken, Mises Institute
Alvin C. York Addresses the 82nd Division – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The Amrcn Catholic
Islamists Responsible for Rohingya Refugee Crisis – Mohshin Habib, Gatestone Institute
Secularists & Instapundit Remind Us of Our President – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Art Academics’ Ignorance Drives Antagonism to Confederate Statues – M. Mullarkey, Fdrlst
UN Resolution to Investigate ISIS Crimes Praised as Step Toward Recognizing Genocide – CNA
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VVEDNESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

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A Prominent Catholic Activist Signs the Nashville Statement

by Rod Dreher

The Thought Police Strike Again – Giulio Meotti, Gatestone Institute
The Sex Lives Of Pre-Post-Christians – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Just Punishment for Those Who Call for Death for Climate Change Denial – Briggs Ph.D., Strm
Finland’s Welfare State Has a Massive Baby Problem – Raine Tiessalo, Bloomberg Markets
Who Are the Barbarians? – Don DeMarco Ph.D., Truth and Charity Forum
The Reformation: 500 Years Later, Why the Brouhaha? – Marcus Roberts, Mercatornet
Church Once led by Robert E. Lee, Removing His Name f/Church – Ned Oliver, Richmond T-D
Just Like My Mother: How We Inherit Our Parents’ Traits & Tragedies – April Dembosky, KQED
Is Diego Garcia at Risk of Slipping from Washington’s Grasp? – Mark A. Rosen, The Natl Intrst
A Sophianic Documentary – Rick Yoder, The Amish Catholic
Why Did The Guardian (AU) Not Post Consequences of Legalising ‘Gay Marriage’ – Mercatornet
The ‘Catholic Left’ Thinks It’s Cool To Be a Catholic–Until You Act Like One – Amber Athey, CV
Is Russia Part of Western Civilization? – Matthew Franklin Cooper, Transatlantic Blog
California Exodus? Due to Sky-high Housing Costs – Angela Hart, The Sacramento Bee
Quotes Suitable for Framing: Abraham Lincoln – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Survival Rates of Premature Babies is Improving, 50% Survival Rate at 23 Weeks – Life News
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MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

10 Year Anniversary of the Decline of Western Civilization or the iPhone & Us

by Daniel Ross Goodman

of Public Discourse

First Grader Sent to Office, Investigated, for ‘Pronoun Mishap’ – Todd Starnes, The Stream
Sexbots, or How the Pill Made Women Obsolete – Benjamin Wiker, Natl Catholic Register
Our Society is Destroying Itself – Cecily Lowe, Catholic Stand
ESPN & the Shark-Jumping Championship – Al Perrotta, The Stream
Rome, Sept. 1st, Islamic Gathering @ Colosseum: We Want It as a Place to Pray – Rorate Cæli
California Catholic School Removes Statues of Jesus to Be More Inclusive – A. Griswold, WFB
Southern Poverty Law Center Gets sued by Christians & Muslims; Media Silent – Julia Duin, GR
The Vatican’s Double Standard in the Middle East – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., The CWR
That Time When the KKK was Defeated by a Nun – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
European Childlessness is on the Rise – Marcus Roberts, Mercatornet
The Young Pope: Popes Are People, Too – Patrick Malone, Catholic Stand
Protestant Ministry Fights SPLC Over “Hate Group” Label – Matthew Archbold, CMR
Boethian Rhapsody, English Translation Available – David Clayton, Claritas
On Monuments & Memory – Theodore Rebard, Crisis Magazine
Generation X, Millennials & Technology; Podcast – Matthew Hennessey & Aaron M. Renn, CJ
Book Rev.: The Political Theology of European Integration by Mark R. Royce – H. Napel, Actn
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SATVRDAY AFTERNOON SÆCVLARIA EDITION

Google Deep-sixes Jihad Watch

by Robert Spencer

of Jihad Watch

The Islamic Trade in European Slaves – Emmet Scott, Gates of Vienna
The Allure of Eastern Religions – Ben Butera, Two Catholic Men and a Blog
Why Note-Taking by Hand Is Better for Your Brain – Joseph Pearce, The Imaginative. . .
Human Dignity: The Uniquely Defining Characteristic of the West – Josh Herring, Trnstlntc
The Golden Age of Natural Gas – Jamie Horgan & Agnia Grigas, The American Interest
WW2 Diaries Disclose Diverse Emotions Over Japan’s Surrender – Jim Steinberg, S. Brn. Sun
How World’s First Written Languages Spread Around the World (Vid.) – Dan. Esparza, Aleteia
Why Making a Profit Is Good Citizenship – Anne Bradley, Inst. for Faith, Work & Economics
Zuma Won, But ANC Will Never Be a United Party Again – Prince Mashele, Mail & Guardian
Decolonizing Western Sahara – Emhamed Khadad, Project Syndicate
Art & the Transfiguration of the World – James Patrick Reid, The Imaginative. . .
Brains & Brawn: Does Manual Labor Belong in the Modern Economy? – Joseph Sunde, Pwrblg
Can China be Taken at its ‘Word’ to Negotiate Disputed Territory? – Nma. Goswani, Dplmt
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TVESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

Reason, Faith & the Struggle for Western Civilization

by Samuel Gregg, D.Phil.

of Public Discourse

Why Did Virginia’s Leadership Order Police & Natl Guard to Stand Down? – R. McManus, CJ
Comicsgate – John C. Wright, Sci Fi Wright
Diversity! Update (Now With More Diversity) – William M. Briggs Ph.D., Statistician to. . .
Who Knows What Microaggression Lurks in the Hearts of Persons? – John C. Wright, Sci. . .
In Defense of Elizabeth Harman: Taking Pro-Choice Philosophers Seriously – S. Girgis J.D., PD
The Hypocrisy of the Modern World – Nicholas Senz, Crisis Magazine
US Life Expectancy Declines First Time Since ’30 Due to Suicide – John Stonestreet, Life Nws
South Korean Babies are Becoming Rarer – Marcus Roberts, Mercatornet
1,200-year-old Byzantine Wine Press Found in Israeli Desert – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Can No. Korea Attack US Right Now with a Nuclear Weapon? – Dave Majumdar, The Natl Int
Marie Stopes Abortion Clinic Sends 11 Women to the Hospital in 3 Months – SPUC via Life Nws
We Need to Denounce Violence Without Tarring All GOP or Dems – The Federalist
Planned Parenthood-Run Sex-Ed Pgms Trump Defunded are Ineffective – Mch. New Ph.D., LN
MLK’s Niece: Abortion is Racism & Takes Away Civil Rights of Unborn Babies – S. Ertelt, LN
US Bishops Condemn Racism after White Supremacist Rally in Charlottesville – CNA via NCReg
White Supremacists Won’t Tear US Apart; We’re Better Than This – Sen. Ted Cruz J.D., Strm
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SVNDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

From What Is Left Over: The Christian Roots of European Culture

by Rémi Brague, Ph.D.

of First Things

Benedict XVI’s Words for Cardinal Meisner’s Funeral – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Cardinal Sarah: One Holy Catholic Liturgy—One Holy Catholic Church – Robert Cardinal Sarah
8 Incredible Facts You May Not Know About Father Benedict – Chloe Langr, epicPew
“The Harvest is Ready”: 14 Tips for Catholic Evangelism – Dave Armstrong, NC Register
The Four Stages of Loving by St. Francis de Sales – Fr. John Crossin, OSV Newsweekly
Why Do You Confess Your Sins to a Priest? – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff, Intgrtd Cthlc Life™
This Zealous Wisconsin Missionary Heard Confessions for 14 Hours a Day – Philip Kosloski
Biblical Resurrection Reports Are Not “Hopelessly Contradictory” – Karlo Broussard, CAM
Words That Perform Spiritual Works of Mercy – Mitchell Kalpakgian Ph.D., Trth & Chrty Frm
Why Do Monks and Nuns wear Different Colors? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
John 23’s Quiet Theology of Noble Pipe Organ with Liturgical Implications – McNamara Ph.D.
Where Did the Bible Come From? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
5 Practical Parenting Tips from Sts. Louis & Zelie Martin, Saints Who Raised Saints – P. Kosloski
The Catholic Church: God’s Rehabilitation Center – Fr. John Calloway M.I.C., Cthlc Exchng
Family Strategies for Living a Prayerful Life During Summer Vacation – Megan Dahle, Cth Std
Finding True Goodness as a Christian – Paul Kniaz, Catholic Stand

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TVESDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA

President Trump’s Warsaw Speech

by Father George W. Rutler

of Crisis Magazine

4 Slurs That Need to Stop Being Used as Political Weapons – Henry Scanlon, The Federalist
Why THAAD Is North Korea’s Worst Nightmare – Harry J. Kazianis, The National Interest
Pope Francis and Pope Benedict on Europe’s Future – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
House of Roman Army Officer Discovered Underground 1,800 Years Later – John Burger
The Real Benedict Option – Scott P. Richert, Crisis Magazine
The Mainstream Media is Fake News – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
The Secularist’s Revealing Freakout Over Trump’s Defense of the West – Mike Gonzalez
No, America Doesn’t Have Highest Maternal Mortality Rate In Developed World – Leslie Loftis
Answering Ben Santer’s Trickle-Down Ignorance. . .; Santer Responds Update! – Briggs Ph.D.
Whose West? Which Values? – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Render Unto Caesar: The Death of Reason and the Triumph of Feelings – Chad Judice
How Erasing Sex Distinctions From Law Kills Privacy And Consent – Paul Dirks, The Federalist
Answering Ben Santer’s Trickle-Down Ignorance on Climate – William M. Briggs Ph.D.
Why Many Republicans View America’s Colleges & Universities Negatively – Gracy Olmstead
Can Health Care be Left to the Free Market? – Joe Carter, Acton Institute
Dorothy Sayers, School Choice, and Long Run Student Success – Elizabeth Yeh, Acton Inst.

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TVESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

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The Predator in the Fashion Magazine: Teen Vogue Coaches Teenagers in Sodom. . . (Warning: Graphic Language)

by Jennifer Hartline

of The Stream

The West and What Comes After – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
How To Get More People To Church – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Yes, They Really Do Despise Their Civilization – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
‘Hate Group’ Smears are Exploding; Their Favorite Brand of Dirty Bomb – John Zmirak Ph.D.
Why People Hate The Media, Chapter MDCXIII – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
The Church and the New Left – Fr. Bevil Bramwell O.M.I. Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Sex: The Church Vs. The World – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Trump in Poland – Ryszard Legutko, First Things
The Philosophy of Book Buying – Enoch Arnold Bennett, The Civilized Reader
Judges Remove Injunction Against Mississippi’s Religious-Freedom Law – Brian Fraga, NC Reg
Western Civilization? – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Like Charlie Gard, These Children Have Had Their Right to Life Denied Too – W.J. Smith J.D.
China is Playing a Dangerous Game With North Korea – Mike Evans, The Stream
Parental & Gov’tal Authority in Medical Decisions: Charlie Gard – Melissa Moschella Ph.D., PD
Charlie Gard’s Parents have 48 Hrs to Prove Untested, Experimental Technique Works – CMR
Passion for Equality: At The Expense of the Truth – Mark Movsesian, First Things

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MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

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Europe Is Dying—But Don’t Be Alarmed

by William Kilpatrick, Ph.D.

of The Dispatch via The Catholic World Report

Normalizing Incest and Other Perversions: It’s Already Happening – William M. Briggs Ph.D.
Why Are Elites Making Us Say Men Are Women? – William M. Briggs, Statistician to the. . .
The Pelvic Left Attacks an Innocent Woman – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
Study: Temp. Adjustments Account for Nearly All of the Warming in Climate Data – Bastasch
Ex-Gay is Here to Stay – Michael Brown Ph.D., The Stream
CNN Hurt Its Credibility – Mona Charen, The Stream
Bill de Blasio has No Real Interest in the Job He was Elected to Do – Seth Barron, City Jrnl
5th Cent. Med Texts Written by Hippocrates Found at St. Catherine’s Monastery of Sinai – D.E.
By Man Shall His Blood Be Shed: A Catholic Defense of Capital Punishment – W. Briggs Ph.D.
Recognizing the Rights of Children in the Fight for Marriage – Leslie Fain, The Dispatch
The Urgency of Restoring the Biblical Values of America’s Founders – Arthur Goldberg, P.D.

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The Future of the West: Christian or Pagan?

by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.,

of Crisis Magazine

Three Culture of Death Tipping Points – Wesley J. Smith J.D., First Things
The 10 Airports in America People Dislike the Most – Benjamin Zhang, Business Insider
What Should Boys Watch? – Mark Bauerlein, First Things
Why We Kill Disabled Kids: For the Same Reason Cain Killed Abel – John Zmirak Ph.D.
Map: Where Babies Born in Bottom 20% have Best Chance Making it in Top 20% – F. Chaparro
Who Would Win a War Between China and Japan? – James Holmes, The National Interest
Another Day, Another Election Shock in Britain – Fiorella Nash, The Dispatch via The CWR
Exposing Porn’s Lies – Fr. C. John McCloskey, National Catholic Register
The Civil Marriage Business – J.D. Flynn, First Things
Walmart Built a Giant Vending Machine That Retrieves Groceries – Hayley Peterson, BI
In Pursuit of Truth and Beauty: The Fullness of Cultural Renewal – R.J. Snell Ph.D., TIC
We Should be Designating Specific Unsafe Spaces within University Campuses – Dave Warren
To Save Public Higher Education, Defang Public Sector Unions – The American Interest
A Real Approach to Counseling: Helping Teens Engage Fear – Mark C. McCann, Catholic Stand
Soft Tyranny; Free Inquiry? Not on Campus – John Leo, City Journal
Pope Francis Prays for Victims of Deadly Tehran Attacks – Catholic News Agency via The CWR
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VVEDNESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

Recovering a More Complex Story of the Christian West

by Matthew J. Franck, Ph.D.,

of Public Discourse

Catholic Priest Suspended from Facebook for Post About History of Islam – ChurchPop
Buuut is It True? Readers Query Reporting on Billboard that Outraged Muslims – Bobby Ross Jr.
In Canada, Big Brother is Ready to Raid Your Home and Steal Your Child – Michael Brown Ph.D.
Hard Cases Make Bad Law; Bad Law Makes Hard Cases – Abp. Charles J. Chaput O.F.M. Cap.
Evergreen, Ever Crazy (Warning: Language) – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Prime Minister of Poland to Euro Leaders: Rise f/ Your Knees & f/ Your Lethargy! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Germany’s New Super Stealth Submarines Could Take on Any Navy – Sebastien Roblin
Attacked by Jihadists, They Cling to Faith in the Multi-Cult – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
Europe’s “Suspended Communities” – Andrew A. Michta, The American Interest
Teaching Your Teen to Chart Her Cycle Could Literally Save Her Life – Anna O’Neil, Aleteia
Is College Working? – The American Interest
Behind the Homelessness Trend: Broken Homes – Carolyn Moynihan, Mercatornet
The Godless City: Until Buildings Have Faces – Christopher Morrissey, The Imaginative. . .
Haydn’s Music of Gratitude and Goodness – Robert Reilly, The Imaginative. . .
Vice President Mike Pence: The President Stands With You – Matthew Bunson, NC Register
Are Pro-Life Laws Based on Sound Science? Yes, Here’s How – Michael New Ph.D., Life News
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