Society & Culture

The world press has analyzed and scrutinized every aspect of Pope Francis's death and pontificate with a meticulousness that sometimes bordered on excess. Everything that needed to be said on the subject has already been said, even more than objectivity would have allowed.

The altar rail is making a comeback by popular demand. It is transforming the way people perceive the Holy Eucharist. Best of all, this trend is extremely popular and is generating enthusiasm among the faithful.

Objectivity gives credibility to scientific study. When scientific research is swayed by political agendas, both science and politics are compromised. Nowhere is this conflict of interest more apparent than in the realm of climate science.

The alleged discovery of 215 bodies in unmarked graves at the Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia sent shockwaves throughout Canada in May 2021. The alleged tragedy became a rallying cry for liberal politicians and indigenous tribe activists everywhere.

The pleasure of drinking alcohol is deeply engraved in our culture. Whether used for festive toasts or quiet evening reflections, enjoying a bottle of wine enriches our lives, culture and relationships.

Animal rights activists never stop trying to establish the notion of equality among men and animals. To them, animals must be considered as persons, even though they do not have the rational and cognizant faculties of humans.

Loneliness is not just a personal issue; it is also a societal crisis of epic proportions impacting Americans. A study by Cigna Insurance revealed that in 2019, a staggering 58 percent felt alone, a significant increase from 46 percent in the previous year.

As the present liberal order crumbles, many are proposing alternatives that call for major changes to the flawed, globalized structures that now shape the world.

Farmers are forbidden from pumping water from reservoirs for their fields when the threatened smelt appears in the waters. This includes both native and hatchery-bred fish, which are protected by the Endangered Species Act.