From First Things To visit the tomb of Servant of God József Cardinal Mindszenty, in Esztergom, Hungary, is, in a sense, to venerate the suffering of the Hungarian people throughout the twentieth century. The fight for freedom and human dignity against both the Nazis and the communists is personified in the cardinal. Mindszenty was Primate […]
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Balance of Power Shifts to Iran if U.S. Leaves Syria
From In Homeland Security During the Cold War, it was common to discuss the various forms of socialism and communism. The intelligence community was well aware of this, and analysts were often well-versed in The Communist Manifesto. When it comes to combating Islamic extremism, the same level of expertise is needed. Understanding Extremism When studying […]
Liberalism Key to Christian Survival Around the Globe
From First Things A vast oblong of Islamist, authoritarian, or sectarian persecution stretches from Egypt, Eritrea, Turkey, and Sudan, all the way to China and North Korea, across India and Pakistan. According to a recent report published by Aid to the Church in Need, “the persecution of Christians is today worse than at any time […]