No, It’s Not “Super Intelligence”
Trump’s renaming of things is usually relatively harmless, but trying to rename artificial intelligence as “super intelligence” can have wide-ranging and harmful consequences.
Even Saints are Products of their Times
Fulton Sheen was a great man and a faithful Catholic who is worthy of beatification. That doesn’t mean he was right about everything.
No, Artificial General Intelligence is Not Coming
Artificial intelligence only covers a thin slice of what we call intelligence, which is why “artificial general intelligence,” in spite of the hype, isn’t happening any time soon, if ever.
Vance or Rubio? It Doesn’t Matter
The debate about whether J.D. Vance or Marco Rubio would be a better presidential candidate revolves around foreign policy and Israel, but ultimately it’s sound and fury signifying nothing.
Why I Won’t See The Odyssey
Christopher Nolan inserted a Trojan Horse into his latest movie, making it a battleground in today’s cultural war against reality.
The “Canonical Mess” Excuse Doesn’t Fly
Arguing that one does not have to follow the pope’s clear directive due to supposed technical issues betrays an orientation contrary to a Catholic spirit.
Arguing Like St. Thomas Aquinas
When fierce arguments break out between Catholics, particularly online, they sadly have been marked by personal attacks and uncharitable accusations about the motives of others.
Automatic Excommunications Are Never Automatic
Declaring that an act incurs an automatic excommunication does not automatically mean the person is excommunicated. But there’s a process that must be followed to determine if the penalty applies.
The SSPX’s Foundational Error
While the SSPX (rightly) presents its dispute with the Vatican as one of doctrine, it ignores its own doctrinally problematic elephant in the room.
The Church’s Most Controversial Dogma That Even Good Catholics Question
There’s one teaching in particular—one consistently taught throughout Church history—that makes modern Catholics squirm.
AI on the Brain
Artificial intelligence is beginning to dominate the news, online conversation, and everyday life.
MAGA’s Coming Demographic Apocalypse
Conservative young people are becoming increasingly disillusioned with Donald Trump and the MAGA movement.
Easter, the Greatness of Man, and the Artemis II Mission
Artemis II reminds us of our potential for magnificence, what can happen when we take God’s beautiful gift of reason and apply it for good.
Why I Oppose Trump’s War with Iran
Catholics must prioritize evaluating the morality of this war before determining its potential military or political success.
Just scrap Amoris laetitia
My suggestion for the upcoming bishops meeting about Amoris laetitia? Just scrap the thing and move on.
The Consequences of War
War has a myriad of consequences, from the serious—attacks on synagogues—to the ridiculous—being criticized by a U.S. Senator on 𝕏.
An Apostle of Peace in an Era of War
In this time of war, the Holy Spirit is presenting to us a model for peace.
Persecution of Traditional Catholics continues
A Brazilian archbishop abuses his power, the Trump Administration wants to hasten a dystopian nightmare, and unrest in the Middle East.
Evangelization, Conversion, and the Crisis
We might be in a time of crisis in the Church, but I’m incredibly hopeful about what the Lord is doing today.