The Origins of the Second Amendment
I have long argued that constitutionality speaking, a ban on "personal defense" weapons (like Joe Biden's shotgun) is actually more permissible than a ban on "military-style weapons." Not that such…
A New Normal?
I have seen multiple signs saying "we're going to get through this!" These signs convey what seems to be a common feeling and attitude: that COVID-19 is a temporary state…
The Anwei vs The Caste
One strength of the concept of the Anwei (the "spirit of the lineage") is that it acknowledges the inheritance of legacy, but it does so without falling into the trap…
Christian Pacifism in History
Contra the scripture itself, many Christians seem convinced that their faith is not pacifistic -- that it is a "warrior's religion." These people (correctly) point out that the current ecumenical direction…
A Family Portrait
The influence of early physical surroundings has much to do with individual destinies, and not infrequently gives color to their whole lives—so, for our story, we invite you not only…
American Equality and the Destruction of Legacy
While listening to de Tocqueville's classic Democracy in America, I had to stop and re-listen to one section in particular five times over. My impression had been, up until today, that…
Why Do Men Have Beards? A Hypothesis…
It's an interesting-enough question to ask 'why do people have hair on their heads, but not on the rest of their bodies?' Some have speculated that it has to do…
Video of the Day: KillDozer
The immortal Dankula, tamer of pugs, has given us probably the most comprehensive and entertaining presentation yet of the story of Marvin Heemeyer -- denizen of Colorado, victim of corporate…
On Pragmatic Christianity
It's becoming common in politically-right circles to hear that the West won't be revivified without Christianity. Vox Day has variously argued that the West itself is composed of three parts…
The Importance of Land
The following is an excerpt from Letter to Anwei (working replacement title for "Transgenerational Ethics"): Historically, families and clans were tied to particular places. Rights to land[1] were traditionally claimed by…