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A Secular Humanist's Take on The Benedict Option

The Benedict Option by Rod Dreher is an example of identity politics on the right. Does he make any good points or is he way off the mark?

Paul D. Wilke

Marshal Philippe Pétain's Message to the French Youth

Message du maréchal Pétain chef de l'Etat français à la jeunesse française/ Marshall Petain's message to the French Youth - circa 1940

Paul D. Wilke

My Little Manifesto on Hobbies

if you don't carve out time for yourself to engage in a hobby, and one that's just for you alone, you'll risk eventually losing that self.

Paul D. Wilke

My Social Media Blitz Peeters Out

After 18 months away from social media, I decided to return. The plan was to drum up some traffic for what was then a pristinely unread blog

Paul D. Wilke

The Dangers of Using History for Political Purposes

Using ancient history to make your point in today's culture wars is dangerous. Rod Dreher does it with the Roman Empire.

Paul D. Wilke

Pascal's Terror: Should We Fear the Eternal Silence of the Infinite Spaces?

Pascal was wrong to fear the eternal silence of these infinite spaces. A godless existence is still one full of mystery and wonder.

Paul D. Wilke

The Mousetrap Fiasco

A sad tale about that time I tried and failed to save some mice that had taken up residence in my office.

Paul D. Wilke

Beware the Noonday Demon: The Dark Side of Early Christianity

The Noonday Demon haunted early Christian monks. Who was this demon? The answer is both amusing and depressing.

Paul D. Wilke

American Democracy and the Myth of Progress

For Mencken, the common man was more Homer Simpson or Peter Griffith than anything resembling the idea of a thoughtful and engaged citizen.

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Writing by Paul Wilke

A Secular Humanist's Take on The Benedict Option

Marshal Philippe Pétain's Message to the French Youth

My Little Manifesto on Hobbies

My Social Media Blitz Peeters Out

The Dangers of Using History for Political Purposes

Pascal's Terror: Should We Fear the Eternal Silence of the Infinite Spaces?

The Mousetrap Fiasco

Beware the Noonday Demon: The Dark Side of Early Christianity

American Democracy and the Myth of Progress