As I was reading Daniel Larison’s taking-to-the-woodshed of Peter Lawler this morning, it reminded me of this bit of hilarity, which actually points to a bigger problem: what on earth are we talking about? There has been so much parsing and refining and narrowing and nichefication of conservatism going on this summer, I think we [...]

Tags: Conservatism, Front Porch Republic, Postmodern Conservative, Theology

As many of you are probably aware, this month has not been the most flattering time for Episcopalians. I refer to myself as an Anglican, but in truth I am a confirmed member of The Episcopal Church and attend St. Martin’s in Houston on a weekly basis (more when I’m a good boy). Given that [...]

Tags: Anglicanism, Schism, the Episcopal Church

From his debut album: First time he saw the ground get busted He was 10, it was 1952 His daddy worked hard From sun up til sundown And the goin’ got tough Behind them old gray mules The farm grew to be a money maker And the house he lived in Grew up room by [...]

Tags: Crunchy Con, Front Porch Republic, Garth Brooks

A house of congress shall not vote on any bill or legislative act which has not been read in its entirety, on the record, and before a quorum of that house. A member of a house not present for such a reading before his house may not vote on the bill or legislative act, unless [...]

Tags: Constitution, Law, Politics

For those of you following the General Convention of The Episcopal Church, and in light of today’s events, it is helpful to revisit this collect: Almighty and everlasting God, from whom cometh every good and perfect gift; Send down upon our Bishops, and other Clergy, and upon the Congregations committed to their charge, the healthful [...]

Tags: Book of Common Prayer, Heresy, Prayer, the Episcopal Church

Over at Front Porch Republic, Patrick Deneen has posted the two parts (1 and 2) of a lecture he gave a couple years ago titled, “The Alternative Tradition in America.” I’m posting it below in its entirety as a perfect and poignant example of my political and social views. Enjoy.

Tags: Conservatism, Culture, Front Porch Republic, Liberalism, Meta, Nota Bene, Patrick Deneen, Philosophy, Society

I’m finally catching up reading all the back-and-froth between the Front Porch Republicans and the Post Modern Conservatives. For the record, I’m on the FPR side, while co-blogger Nathan [thinks he] is on the PoMoCon side. If I can scrounge up the time, I might post some thoughts on the matter later. For now, reading [...]

Tags: Conservatism, Front Porch Republic, Philosophy