Bakunin

I was thinking. . .
A lot of the anarchist thoughts of Bakunin strike me as interesting. Of particular note is that the governments do not exist for the sake of the common good. Nope. Rather government limits the opportunities of the subjects to realize their virtues. Of course I can’t agree with all that the [...]

politiks

I’ve been doing a bit of history reading lately. But one doesn’t just read history to learn about the events passed, but rather as an insight into the ‘what must be done’. I touched on this a while ago in the onagainoffagain blog here. Revolution. This idea astounds me. Should I study the theses of [...]

What would St. Thomas say?

About six day creation? Why, let’s ask him:

I answer that, in discussing questions of this kind two rules are to be observed, as Augustine teaches. The first is, to hold the truth of Scripture without wavering. The second is that since Holy Scripture can be explained in a multiplicity of senses, one should adhere to [...]

Fame! Fortune! Hummus!

When I was younger (and not by a whole lot) I wanted to be renowned: Beitiathustra: the brilliant [insert here]. Gifts of wisdom would be passed down to the community of knowers, and my fame would be eternal. Now of course this was a pipe dream – and motivated by hubris. But I have, accidentally [...]

The Revolution

As promised, further notes on the revolution. I know as moral and upright citizens we are compelled to obey the lawful authority of the land. But as lawful authority is such a nebulous term, I wonder how and where and why a government might lose this privilege.
How seems pretty clear – by losing the consent [...]

The Confessions of non-Saint Beitiathustra

I hate to argue. I know that may come as a slight surprise to those who know me, but it’s true. Incontinence is the issue. If I read, hear, see anything that I disagree with I can’t hold my tongue (or my typing little fingers). Self-justification? Perhaps I see no reason to believe anything unless [...]