Magazine Articles
Truth Under Assault
Originally published at Catholic Insight on December 22, 2023. We live in an era where the denial of not only the ability to discern what …
The Phenomenon of Javier Milei in Context
Originally published at Catholic Insight on December 5, 2023. The election of Milei is no doubt indicative of great frustration among the general population of …
The Unlikely Conversion of Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Former New Atheist Ayaan Hirsi Ali has converted to Christianity, which is the cause for much rejoicing.
A Reflection on The Exorcist: Believer
Originally published at Catholic Insight on October 24, 2023. The latest Exorcist installment consists of two girls disappearing into the woods after unknowingly communicating with …
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: The Presidential Dark Horse
As I scoured through Crisis Magazine’s archive, I noticed there was not even a single mention of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.). So I thought that, given his recent announcement of his bid for the leadership of the Democratic Party, a piece about him would be of interest to Crisis readers.
His uncle, John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, was assassinated in 1963. Five years later, in 1968, his father, Robert F. Kennedy, the former United States attorney general, who at the time was running for the Democratic presidential nomination, was also assassinated. His cousin, the son of JFK, also known as John-John or JFK Jr., who was an American attorney, journalist, and magazine publisher, tragically died in a plane crash in 1999. Needless to say, the Kennedy family has been marred by tragedy.
Transcending the Evolution-Creation Debate
I recently listened intently to Crisis Magazine’s podcast debate titled “Theistic Evolution vs. Creationism: A Catholic Debate,” between molecular biologist Douglas Darnowski, who defended “evolution,” and dentist Kevin Mark (who represents the Kolbe Center for the Study of Creation), defending Young Earth Creationism, to determine which position aligns better with Catholic teaching. I’ll make some brief remarks about the debate, and then I’ll proceed to discuss an argument that would unify both debaters, in spite of their differences.
The Tyranny of Gender Ideology in Practice
There is an ever-growing obsession with gender ideology throughout the West, as is the case in Canada. Ever since the fall of 2016, when famed psychologist Jordan Peterson made a series of YouTube videos that were critical of Bill C-16, a bill that has since been passed into law and amended the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code to include gender identity and expression as prohibited grounds for discrimination, the march toward usurping every institution has taken place at a dramatic rate.
Novak Djokovic’s Win Is a Win for the Vaccine-Free
I must admit that I was never a big fan of Djokovic but I respected his work ethic, talent, and abilities. However, my attitude toward Djokovic changed after witnessing the strength of his character and convictions amidst the adversity and ordeal he went through last year in Australia.
Time for Accountability, not Pandemic Amnesty
In the end, we must uphold the human person’s dignity above becoming complacent and meek Christians for the sake of charity and in the name of a false understanding of forgiveness. We must stand up for what is true and good, regardless of the circumstances and pressures of our society and culture.
Jeffrey Dahmer: The Penitent Criminal
Netflix’s 10-part series Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story was released on September 21, 2022, and it has become one of the most watched shows of all time on Netflix. It features a solid cast, including Evan Peters as Jeffrey Dahmer, Richard Jenkins as Lionel Dahmer, Molly Ringwald as Shari Dahmer, Michael Learned as Catherine Dahmer, and Niecy Nash as Glenda Cleveland.