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My name is Dennis Knapp, and I am a conservative Latin Rite Roman Catholic. This blog will be devoted to my reflections on any and all theological, historical, political, and cultural issues that draw my attention.

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Extinction Through Compassion: Down Syndrome's Disappearance

Recently, news broke that popular YouTuber Jesse Ridgeway and his wife chose... read more

One Reason Why I Cannot Be a Progressive...

One of my favorite works of art—whether visual, musical, or otherwise—is Mozart's... read more

The Foundation Stone Beneath the Ruin

Guest writer: Pilgrim. Three theologians, a Protestant, a Catholic, and an... read more

Envy: The Most Virtuous of Deadly Sins

William Shakespeare once described envy as “the green-eyed monster which doth mock... read more

On the Evasion of Argument and Accountability

Guest writer: Pilgrim. (A special thanks to Pilgrim for his continuing contribution... read more

The Revolution That Dares Not Speak Its Name

Guest writer: Pilgrim. On the Art of Changing Everything While Changing Nothing... read more

Is Moral Truth Optional for Those Who Struggle?

Do all Catholics, regardless of their personal struggles and life situations, deserve... read more

The Arguments About Mary Were Never Really About...

Mary in Scripture and Tradition: A Catholic Presentation Guest writer: Pilgrim. All... read more

We Must Stop Approval Structures of Violence

Here we go again. Another act of violence targets political conservatives—this time... read more

The Limits of Dissent: Pentin's Interview with Kwasniewski

Guest writer: Pilgrim. Introduction One year after the death of Pope Francis,... read more

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