Dostoevsky on Socialism

Philosopher Nikolai Onufriyevich Lossky (1870-1965): analysis of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s complex views on socialism. While Dostoevsky supported just economic arrangements for workers and the peasantry, he also vehemently rejected the atheism and materialism that underpinned so many socialist ideals. Russia’s great writer was a prophet, right down to foreseeing famine, cannibalism and the deaths of 100 million people that would characterize twentieth-century… Read More Dostoevsky on Socialism

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 SDH

870 Attacks Against the Catholic Church Reported in Nicaragua Since 2018

Quintero noted that ’51 priests have been exiled without trial, violating their rights to residency and freedom of movement.’ National Catholic Register. Two new reports are out detailing human rights violations in Nicaragua, one focusing on religious freedom and the other citing 870 attacks specifically targeting the Catholic Church. On Aug. 13, the human rights… Read More 870 Attacks Against the Catholic Church Reported in Nicaragua Since 2018

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 SDH

More Rees-Mogg. “The Family Precedes The State”.

The Battle for Britain and Beyond Jacob Rees-Mogg hosts John Anderson in his home for this Conversation. They discuss the roots and future of conservatism, British politics and economics, the role of the West in global affairs such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Chinese Communist Party, as well as diving into what motivates Jacob… Read More More Rees-Mogg. “The Family Precedes The State”.

August 30, 2024September 12, 2024 SDH

Why Woke is More Than Merely Insane

James Lindsay writes (Listen below), “We need a perspective shift. It’s extremely common to hear people saying how “insane” or “crazy” Woke Marxism is, or to rhetorically ask “what are they thinking?” perhaps with a suggestion of “it won’t work.” Marxism is destructive, on purpose, and being befuddled about their destructive programs doesn’t help us stop them. In this episode of… Read More Why Woke is More Than Merely Insane

August 27, 2024August 31, 2024 SDH

Socialism, Communism, Nihilism

Encyclical Letter of Pope Leo XIII, Quod Apostolici Muneris, December 28, 1878. As the nature of Our Apostolic office required of Us, We have not omitted, from the very outset of Our Pontificate, addressing you, Venerable Brothers, in Encyclical Letters, in order to advert to the deadly plague which is tainting society to its very core and… Read More Socialism, Communism, Nihilism

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024 SDH

What Americans Must Know About Socialism

Lee Edwards is a leading historian of American conservatism and the author or editor of 25 books. American Spectator Excerpt: “According to a YouGov survey, one-third of all Americans would prefer to live under socialism rather than capitalism. Why? Is it idealism — the desire for a classless society in which everyone is equal and… Read More What Americans Must Know About Socialism

August 21, 2021August 21, 2024 SDH

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Dostoevsky on Socialism

Socialism, Communism, Nihilism