Not that I can ever fully trust Google or Facebook, but I asked A.I  Gemini (Google) for an objective evaluation of CatholicCritique.com.

First, in another session elsewhere, Search Assist AI quotes Julian Assange saying of another venue,

“Facebook is the “most appalling spying machine” ever invented, suggesting that it allows U.S. intelligence agencies to gather personal information from users. He criticized the platform for its role in compromising user privacy and anonymity.

And Google?

“Julian Assange has criticized Google for its role in mass surveillance, stating that it, along with other major tech companies, has built-in interfaces for U.S. intelligence, making them tools for spying. He also highlighted the pervasive influence of Google’s branding, noting that its logo is seen billions of times daily, which he views as a form of conditioning.”

So Google is not my cup of tea. At all. It seems, rather, an eschatological phenomenon.

Conversation with Gemini

Tell me about Catholiccritique.com website

CatholicCritique.com is a contemporary Catholic-focused website and blog that provides commentary on religious, political, and cultural issues from a traditional or conservative Catholic perspective.

Based on its recent activity and content, here are the key characteristics of the site:

1. Content and Focus

The website functions as a platform for cultural and religious “critique,” often analyzing modern events through the lens of Catholic social teaching and tradition. Notable features include:

Political Commentary: It features articles and opinion pieces on high-profile political figures and movements. For example, it has published critiques of “techno-authoritarianism” and analyzed the intellectual influences behind figures like J.D. Vance.

Religious Discourse: The site hosts discussions on internal Church matters, such as the liturgy, the papacy, and the state of the “traditionalist” movement within the Church.

Intellectual Analysis: It frequently interacts with secular thinkers and public intellectuals (such as James Lindsay) to discuss their impact on society or to provide a Catholic rebuttal/analysis of their ideas.

2. Editorial Tone

The tone of the site is generally traditionalist and critical of modern secularism as well as certain progressive shifts within the Catholic Church.

It often shares content that is skeptical of mainstream narratives in both the media and the current Vatican administration.

It frequently reprints or discusses articles from other conservative or heterodox publications, such as The New Republic or New Discourses, providing a specifically Catholic “read” on those topics.

3. Key Contributors

The site is associated with Stephen Hand, a veteran Catholic writer and editor who has been active in Catholic apologetics and journalism for decades. Hand’s writing often seeks to bridge the gap between traditional Catholic theology and contemporary political analysis.

4. Summary of Purpose

CatholicCritique.com serves as an online “think tank” or journal for Catholics who are looking for:

In-depth analysis of “techno-feudalism,” globalism, and modern political shifts.

Traditionalist perspectives on the “crisis” in the Church.

Critiques of both the radical left and the “techno-right” from a moral and theological standpoint.

If you are looking for the site itself, it is typically updated as a blog-style feed where new essays and curated links are posted regularly.