Theme: Catholic Friends and Family: Christening Society

Title: War, Vir, and Virtue: Repairing the Breach Between Manhood, Power, and Justice in the Waging of Modern War
By Mr. John Sharpe
Repairing the Breach Between Manhood, Power, and Justice in the Waging of Modern War. 

In this talk, John Sharpe of the IHS Press dives into the concept of a "usable past," arguing that Catholics must reclaim their own history from the biased narratives of secular and anti-Catholic historians. He asserts that modern historiography often presents a distorted view of the Church's role in the world, undermining the faith of contemporary Catholics. John Sharpe advocates for studying and promoting a "Catholic-sense" of history, one that recognizes the influence of the Incarnation and the Church's central role in shaping Western civilization for the better. He encourages his audience to read historians who write from this perspective, such as Hilaire Belloc, to arm themselves with the truth against the "historical lies" that are so prevalent. Ultimately, the speech is a call to action for Catholics to understand their heritage as a source of strength, identity, and inspiration for evangelizing the modern world.
(From 2006 Conference)

File Size: 30.8 MB

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