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That face you make when you read the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius 195 times and build an entire career off promoting stoic philosophy but still don't know what it means or how to apply it to your own life.
This is modern intellectualism in a nutshell.
All knowledge, no ing without virtue.
This is modern intellectualism in a nutshell.
All knowledge, no ing without virtue.
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The reason why it's so hard to combat the errors of Protestantism is that whenever you press them on a particular issue or inconsistency, they have the convenient ability to say "oh, but I don't personally believe that" because they belong to this very special version of a version of Protestantism you've never heard of with doctrines that make no sense.
It's not even about moving the goalposts, they move the entire field.
Catholics, on the other hand, have clear doctrines.
Anyone with a Bible and a Catechism knows what we believe and where we stand.
It's not even about moving the goalposts, they move the entire field.
Catholics, on the other hand, have clear doctrines.
Anyone with a Bible and a Catechism knows what we believe and where we stand.
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Embedded deep within our collective Western consciousness is a reverence for order and the rule of law — a legacy that has elevated our civilisation to unprecedented heights of achievement and influence.
The West is meticulously structured around enduring institutions of great pride in our pursuit of justice and mercy that we inherited from our Greco-Roman ancestors and refined with the light of Christian revelation.
For this reason, we have a deep aversion to civil unrest and revolution, and our strong theological and philosophical tradition insulates us from the allure of radicalism and insurrection. When, in extreme circumstances, resistance does become necessary, it is not governed by impulse but by the principles of the very same theological and philosophical tradition and directed towards the restoration of law and order.
The West advances through law and order, powerful institutions, and the precision of a finely tuned political machine. Decisions are not the whims of powerful individuals.
Policies and proposals are debated in our senates and in our parliament, subjected to public scrutiny, and judged by the representatives entrusted to govern the people and protect the common good.
We have carefully constructed balances of power, so that one man can not assume complete power and undermine our states, and strong laws and institutions to preserve social order and civic discipline.
And yet, this very same discipline and reverence for law and order can render us immobile when those entrusted with power and authority neglect — or even betray — their mandate.
When guided by strong and virtuous leaders, our system is unrivalled, but under the yoke of weakness and tyranny, we risk becoming ensnared by the chains of our own bureaucracies.
This vulnerability extends beyond our domestic institutions, shaping the way the West understands and engages with those beyond our borders.
Today, we are inclined to view all cultures as equals, whether culturally, artistically, politically, militarily, and technologically. Yet, few realise that this semblance of equality was a gift we bestowed by the West upon the world — including our adversaries — in the hope that by being exposed to our culture, our institutions, and our religion, it would elevate their own and foster a spirit of universal peace and prosperity.
But our adversaries have learned to exploit the very virtues upon which our civilisation depends. They invoke our charity and tolerance without practicing it, weaponise our laws without respecting their spirit, and use our institutions to undermine the very traditions they were established to preserve.
They have leveraged our own disciplines, our own strengths, and our own systems against us — and we have endured it.
This reflection is not a call to arms but a humble reminder.
Western discipline is a double-edged sword, but restraint and the desire to live according to the Christian principle of peace should not be mistaken for weakness. Our natural inclination is to law and order, and our response to threats is measured and hesitant, preferring diplomacy to conflict, because we know all too well what we are capable of.
Never forget that beneath the refined exterior of Western man lies a disciplined savage: A man who binds grace to power, poetry and violence, and civilisation to the latent force that built it.
The West is meticulously structured around enduring institutions of great pride in our pursuit of justice and mercy that we inherited from our Greco-Roman ancestors and refined with the light of Christian revelation.
For this reason, we have a deep aversion to civil unrest and revolution, and our strong theological and philosophical tradition insulates us from the allure of radicalism and insurrection. When, in extreme circumstances, resistance does become necessary, it is not governed by impulse but by the principles of the very same theological and philosophical tradition and directed towards the restoration of law and order.
The West advances through law and order, powerful institutions, and the precision of a finely tuned political machine. Decisions are not the whims of powerful individuals.
Policies and proposals are debated in our senates and in our parliament, subjected to public scrutiny, and judged by the representatives entrusted to govern the people and protect the common good.
We have carefully constructed balances of power, so that one man can not assume complete power and undermine our states, and strong laws and institutions to preserve social order and civic discipline.
And yet, this very same discipline and reverence for law and order can render us immobile when those entrusted with power and authority neglect — or even betray — their mandate.
When guided by strong and virtuous leaders, our system is unrivalled, but under the yoke of weakness and tyranny, we risk becoming ensnared by the chains of our own bureaucracies.
This vulnerability extends beyond our domestic institutions, shaping the way the West understands and engages with those beyond our borders.
Today, we are inclined to view all cultures as equals, whether culturally, artistically, politically, militarily, and technologically. Yet, few realise that this semblance of equality was a gift we bestowed by the West upon the world — including our adversaries — in the hope that by being exposed to our culture, our institutions, and our religion, it would elevate their own and foster a spirit of universal peace and prosperity.
But our adversaries have learned to exploit the very virtues upon which our civilisation depends. They invoke our charity and tolerance without practicing it, weaponise our laws without respecting their spirit, and use our institutions to undermine the very traditions they were established to preserve.
They have leveraged our own disciplines, our own strengths, and our own systems against us — and we have endured it.
This reflection is not a call to arms but a humble reminder.
Western discipline is a double-edged sword, but restraint and the desire to live according to the Christian principle of peace should not be mistaken for weakness. Our natural inclination is to law and order, and our response to threats is measured and hesitant, preferring diplomacy to conflict, because we know all too well what we are capable of.
Never forget that beneath the refined exterior of Western man lies a disciplined savage: A man who binds grace to power, poetry and violence, and civilisation to the latent force that built it.
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It is permissible for a husband and wife to separate (cessatio a cohabitatione) if there are grave circumstances such as substantial physical, emotional or psychological abuse.
However, divorce – which is the act of dissolving a valid, consumated sacramental marriage – is incompatible with the Gospel.
Christ Himself taught his followers that divorce was a corruption of the Law of Moses and that was only permitted because of the hardness of men's hearts. He reaffirmed that marriage was between one man and one woman, and "what therefore God hath joined together, let no man put asunder
However, divorce – which is the act of dissolving a valid, consumated sacramental marriage – is incompatible with the Gospel.
Christ Himself taught his followers that divorce was a corruption of the Law of Moses and that was only permitted because of the hardness of men's hearts. He reaffirmed that marriage was between one man and one woman, and "what therefore God hath joined together, let no man put asunder
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The Revolution has failed.
Tradition is the future.
Tradition is the future.
The Catholic Church is witnessing an unprecedented wave of interest and conversions across Scandinavia, particularly among young people disillusioned with secularism, sexual permissiveness and the breakdown of traditional family values.
According to Norway's Council of Catholic hes are experiencing rising numbers of adult converts, confirmations and religious education enrollments, with some young people embracing Christianity after negative experiences with paganism and New Age spirituality.
"This is one of the world's most secular regions, and many have tried out the predominant worldview and found it empty," said Ragnhild Aadland Høen, a spokeswoman for Norway's Catholic bishops.
Similar developments are being reported in Sweden and Denmark, where growing numbers of people are discovering Catholicism through the internet and attending Mass in search of religious meaning.
The Catholic Church now counts approximately 406,000 members across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, supported by 419 priests and 349 nuns. Its growth has also been driven by immigration from predominantly Catholic countries, particularly Poland.
High-profile converts, including Norwegian Nobel Prize-winning author Jon Fosse and Swedish Cardinal Lars Anders Arborelius, have further increased the Church's visibility.
"The Church clearly offers a different set of values from those of today's liberal, permissive society, and this is attracting people," said Sister Anna Mirijam Kaschner, secretary-general of the Nordic Bishops' Conference.
Catholic leaders are now expanding evangelization efforts, with Oslo preparing its first diocesan synod and Sweden launching a nationwide course for prospective converts.
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Protestant: Statues are idolatry
Catholic: You have statues, too.
Protestant: Yeah, but they’re just our national heroes.
Catholic: They're our spiritual heroes – and in most cases, our national heroes, too.
Protestant: Okay, but we don’t worship them or pray to them.
Catholic: Neither do we.
Protestant: Yes, you do.
Catholic: No, we don’t.
Protestant: Mary is just the Mother of God.
Catholic: Yes.
Protestant: You can’t make statues depicting her.
Catholic: Why?
Protestant: Because statues are idolatry.
Catholic: You have statues, too.
Protestant: Yeah, but they’re just our national heroes.
Catholic: They're our spiritual heroes – and in most cases, our national heroes, too.
Protestant: Okay, but we don’t worship them or pray to them.
Catholic: Neither do we.
Protestant: Yes, you do.
Catholic: No, we don’t.
Protestant: Mary is just the Mother of God.
Catholic: Yes.
Protestant: You can’t make statues depicting her.
Catholic: Why?
Protestant: Because statues are idolatry.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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The Revolution has failed.
Tradition is the future.
Tradition is the future.
The Catholic Church is witnessing an unprecedented wave of interest and conversions across Scandinavia, particularly among young people disillusioned with secularism, sexual permissiveness and the breakdown of traditional family values.
According to Norway's Council of Catholic hes are experiencing rising numbers of adult converts, confirmations and religious education enrollments, with some young people embracing Christianity after negative experiences with paganism and New Age spirituality.
"This is one of the world's most secular regions, and many have tried out the predominant worldview and found it empty," said Ragnhild Aadland Høen, a spokeswoman for Norway's Catholic bishops.
Similar developments are being reported in Sweden and Denmark, where growing numbers of people are discovering Catholicism through the internet and attending Mass in search of religious meaning.
The Catholic Church now counts approximately 406,000 members across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, supported by 419 priests and 349 nuns. Its growth has also been driven by immigration from predominantly Catholic countries, particularly Poland.
High-profile converts, including Norwegian Nobel Prize-winning author Jon Fosse and Swedish Cardinal Lars Anders Arborelius, have further increased the Church's visibility.
"The Church clearly offers a different set of values from those of today's liberal, permissive society, and this is attracting people," said Sister Anna Mirijam Kaschner, secretary-general of the Nordic Bishops' Conference.
Catholic leaders are now expanding evangelization efforts, with Oslo preparing its first diocesan synod and Sweden launching a nationwide course for prospective converts.
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I grew up in public housing in a crime-ridden area, in a broken home with no male role models, and incredibly poor.
By the age of 18, I had no direction. I was a highschool drop-out, I had never read a book in my life, I had no job, no trade, and was about $2,500 in debt.
@hubermanlab is right. The secret to success is to stop blaming other people and circumstances for your problems and just be better.
By the age of 18, I had no direction. I was a highschool drop-out, I had never read a book in my life, I had no job, no trade, and was about $2,500 in debt.
@hubermanlab is right. The secret to success is to stop blaming other people and circumstances for your problems and just be better.
People may take issue with the language I use here but I stand by it.
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The reason why it's so hard to combat the errors of Protestantism is that whenever you press them on a particular issue or inconsistency, they have the convenient ability to say "oh, but I don't personally believe that" because they belong to this very special version of a version of Protestantism you've never heard of with doctrines that make no sense.
It's not even about moving the goalposts, they move the entire field.
Catholics, on the other hand, have clear doctrines.
Anyone with a Bible and a Catechism knows what we believe and where we stand.
It's not even about moving the goalposts, they move the entire field.
Catholics, on the other hand, have clear doctrines.
Anyone with a Bible and a Catechism knows what we believe and where we stand.
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Western Civilization is superior. It may not be politically correct, but truth seldom is......
Embedded deep within our collective Western consciousness is a reverence for order and the rule of law — a legacy that has elevated our civilisation to unprecedented heights of achievement and influence.
The West is meticulously structured around enduring institutions of great pride in our pursuit of justice and mercy that we inherited from our Greco-Roman ancestors and refined with the light of Christian revelation.
For this reason, we have a deep aversion to civil unrest and revolution, and our strong theological and philosophical tradition insulates us from the allure of radicalism and insurrection. When, in extreme circumstances, resistance does become necessary, it is not governed by impulse but by the principles of the very same theological and philosophical tradition and directed towards the restoration of law and order.
The West advances through law and order, powerful institutions, and the precision of a finely tuned political machine. Decisions are not the whims of powerful individuals.
Policies and proposals are debated in our senates and in our parliament, subjected to public scrutiny, and judged by the representatives entrusted to govern the people and protect the common good.
We have carefully constructed balances of power, so that one man can not assume complete power and undermine our states, and strong laws and institutions to preserve social order and civic discipline.
And yet, this very same discipline and reverence for law and order can render us immobile when those entrusted with power and authority neglect — or even betray — their mandate.
When guided by strong and virtuous leaders, our system is unrivalled, but under the yoke of weakness and tyranny, we risk becoming ensnared by the chains of our own bureaucracies.
This vulnerability extends beyond our domestic institutions, shaping the way the West understands and engages with those beyond our borders.
Today, we are inclined to view all cultures as equals, whether culturally, artistically, politically, militarily, and technologically. Yet, few realise that this semblance of equality was a gift we bestowed by the West upon the world — including our adversaries — in the hope that by being exposed to our culture, our institutions, and our religion, it would elevate their own and foster a spirit of universal peace and prosperity.
But our adversaries have learned to exploit the very virtues upon which our civilisation depends. They invoke our charity and tolerance without practicing it, weaponise our laws without respecting their spirit, and use our institutions to undermine the very traditions they were established to preserve.
They have leveraged our own disciplines, our own strengths, and our own systems against us — and we have endured it.
This reflection is not a call to arms but a humble reminder.
Western discipline is a double-edged sword, but restraint and the desire to live according to the Christian principle of peace should not be mistaken for weakness. Our natural inclination is to law and order, and our response to threats is measured and hesitant, preferring diplomacy to conflict, because we know all too well what we are capable of.
Never forget that beneath the refined exterior of Western man lies a disciplined savage: A man who binds grace to power, poetry and violence, and civilisation to the latent force that built it.
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Embedded deep within our collective Western consciousness is a reverence for order and the rule of law — a legacy that has elevated our civilisation to unprecedented heights of achievement and influence.
The West is meticulously structured around enduring institutions of great pride in our pursuit of justice and mercy that we inherited from our Greco-Roman ancestors and refined with the light of Christian revelation.
For this reason, we have a deep aversion to civil unrest and revolution, and our strong theological and philosophical tradition insulates us from the allure of radicalism and insurrection. When, in extreme circumstances, resistance does become necessary, it is not governed by impulse but by the principles of the very same theological and philosophical tradition and directed towards the restoration of law and order.
The West advances through law and order, powerful institutions, and the precision of a finely tuned political machine. Decisions are not the whims of powerful individuals.
Policies and proposals are debated in our senates and in our parliament, subjected to public scrutiny, and judged by the representatives entrusted to govern the people and protect the common good.
We have carefully constructed balances of power, so that one man can not assume complete power and undermine our states, and strong laws and institutions to preserve social order and civic discipline.
And yet, this very same discipline and reverence for law and order can render us immobile when those entrusted with power and authority neglect — or even betray — their mandate.
When guided by strong and virtuous leaders, our system is unrivalled, but under the yoke of weakness and tyranny, we risk becoming ensnared by the chains of our own bureaucracies.
This vulnerability extends beyond our domestic institutions, shaping the way the West understands and engages with those beyond our borders.
Today, we are inclined to view all cultures as equals, whether culturally, artistically, politically, militarily, and technologically. Yet, few realise that this semblance of equality was a gift we bestowed by the West upon the world — including our adversaries — in the hope that by being exposed to our culture, our institutions, and our religion, it would elevate their own and foster a spirit of universal peace and prosperity.
But our adversaries have learned to exploit the very virtues upon which our civilisation depends. They invoke our charity and tolerance without practicing it, weaponise our laws without respecting their spirit, and use our institutions to undermine the very traditions they were established to preserve.
They have leveraged our own disciplines, our own strengths, and our own systems against us — and we have endured it.
This reflection is not a call to arms but a humble reminder.
Western discipline is a double-edged sword, but restraint and the desire to live according to the Christian principle of peace should not be mistaken for weakness. Our natural inclination is to law and order, and our response to threats is measured and hesitant, preferring diplomacy to conflict, because we know all too well what we are capable of.
Never forget that beneath the refined exterior of Western man lies a disciplined savage: A man who binds grace to power, poetry and violence, and civilisation to the latent force that built it.
The West is meticulously structured around enduring institutions of great pride in our pursuit of justice and mercy that we inherited from our Greco-Roman ancestors and refined with the light of Christian revelation.
For this reason, we have a deep aversion to civil unrest and revolution, and our strong theological and philosophical tradition insulates us from the allure of radicalism and insurrection. When, in extreme circumstances, resistance does become necessary, it is not governed by impulse but by the principles of the very same theological and philosophical tradition and directed towards the restoration of law and order.
The West advances through law and order, powerful institutions, and the precision of a finely tuned political machine. Decisions are not the whims of powerful individuals.
Policies and proposals are debated in our senates and in our parliament, subjected to public scrutiny, and judged by the representatives entrusted to govern the people and protect the common good.
We have carefully constructed balances of power, so that one man can not assume complete power and undermine our states, and strong laws and institutions to preserve social order and civic discipline.
And yet, this very same discipline and reverence for law and order can render us immobile when those entrusted with power and authority neglect — or even betray — their mandate.
When guided by strong and virtuous leaders, our system is unrivalled, but under the yoke of weakness and tyranny, we risk becoming ensnared by the chains of our own bureaucracies.
This vulnerability extends beyond our domestic institutions, shaping the way the West understands and engages with those beyond our borders.
Today, we are inclined to view all cultures as equals, whether culturally, artistically, politically, militarily, and technologically. Yet, few realise that this semblance of equality was a gift we bestowed by the West upon the world — including our adversaries — in the hope that by being exposed to our culture, our institutions, and our religion, it would elevate their own and foster a spirit of universal peace and prosperity.
But our adversaries have learned to exploit the very virtues upon which our civilisation depends. They invoke our charity and tolerance without practicing it, weaponise our laws without respecting their spirit, and use our institutions to undermine the very traditions they were established to preserve.
They have leveraged our own disciplines, our own strengths, and our own systems against us — and we have endured it.
This reflection is not a call to arms but a humble reminder.
Western discipline is a double-edged sword, but restraint and the desire to live according to the Christian principle of peace should not be mistaken for weakness. Our natural inclination is to law and order, and our response to threats is measured and hesitant, preferring diplomacy to conflict, because we know all too well what we are capable of.
Never forget that beneath the refined exterior of Western man lies a disciplined savage: A man who binds grace to power, poetry and violence, and civilisation to the latent force that built it.
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In his Summa Theologiae, St Thomas Aquinas explains that the body adjusts itself to the operations of the soul.
Virtue softens the heart, strengthens the will, and enlightens the intellect, whereas vice hardens the heart, weakens the will, and darkens the intellect.
From this hat modern society is collapsing because modern man is vicious.
Virtue softens the heart, strengthens the will, and enlightens the intellect, whereas vice hardens the heart, weakens the will, and darkens the intellect.
From this hat modern society is collapsing because modern man is vicious.
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