The alleged clash of authority between Tradition and Scripture is the primary epistemological issue between Roman Catholics and Protestants.  For Protestants, the Scriptures and Tradition are identifiable.  For Roman Catholics, the Scriptures and Tradition are different.  For Roman Catholics, the issue is “Who has authority to interpret the Word of God?”  For Protestants, the issue [...]

Tags: Theology, Tradition

Well this is rather good news! Let’s hope we see a return to a real economy.

Tags: Craftmanship, Nota Bene

A pithy quote: A similar point was made to me when I was 15 by Roger Scruton, who was addressing my school’s philosophy society. I sometimes think that Roger Scruton is the cleverest man in the country; then sometimes I think that Noel Malcolm is. Anyway, I remember asking Roger what he saw as the [...]

Tags: Conservatism, Roger Scruton

This approach to life fits under the “Limits” umbrella of the “Place, Limits, Liberty” school of American republicanism.

Apropos the post below and the linked article, one of the things I dislike the most in arguments over the superiority/necessity of liturgy over and against non-liturgical or mega-church types is the crutch-like reliance on tradition. What?! Mark, are you saying tradition doesn’t matter?! Well, no. Obviously. I definitely think that the long and rich [...]

Oh that thing? On the floor? That’d be a gauntlet.

Tags: Christianity, Front Porch Republic