societal breakdown

An unusually good entry on the Catholic Herald entitled "Why Catholics should defend indulgences" gives a good account on indulgences.

It is a very good explanation on why they are a good that should not only be defended but promoted, and shows that it is entirely in line with Christian apostolic tradition.

I feel I have a candidtate for new favourite song:  Trump Train Anthem.

It is interesting that in this the first week of his administration, he has already far exceeded the expectations of many. Indeed, the anthem was released in July of 2016 but those expected to be terrified then are probably even more terrified now that they have seen he actually meant what he said and he seems intent on keeping his word.

There is a very good documentary on the breakdown on Swedish society as impacted by its ridiculous social policies. This one deals almost exclusively with immigration.

It has been done by non-Swedes from all appearances but whoever did it had done his/her homework, as many of the points are those which are easily glossed over by others who speak of the place.

So DeusExMachina thinks that the firing of some scandalous bloggers has more to do with the realisation by the National Catholic Register that earning a living from a dying gang - what he calls "ZombieChurch" - is a bad business modell.