I think this is a good place to share an excellent book relevant to this subject.I am reading this right now. What is happening is not an accident, of course, but by design. Excellent summation of the recent history of last century "Open Society" initiatives designed to blunt and deconstruct Western Civilization using "Criticism" and "Reduction", replacing universal Truth with Personal Meaning, removing strong "metaphysical" assertions that structure Western Society, and replacing Nations and national identity with Administrative States.
Return of the Strong Gods: Nationalism, Populism, and the Future of the West
"With compelling insight, R. R. Reno argues that we are witnessing the return of the “strong gods”—the powerful loyalties that bind men to their homeland and to one another. Reacting to the calamitous first half of the twentieth century, our political, cultural, and financial elites promoted open borders, open markets, and open minds. But this never-ending project of openness has hardened into a set of anti-dogmatic dogmas which destroy the social solidarity rooted in family, faith, and nation. While they worry about the return of fascism, our societies are dissolving.
But man will not tolerate social dissolution indefinitely. He longs to be part of a “we”—the fruit of shared loves—which gives his life meaning. The strong gods will return, Reno warns, in one form or another. Our task is to attend to those that, appealing to our reason as well as our hearts, inspire the best of our traditions. Otherwise, we shall invite the darker gods whose return our open society was intended to forestall."
"Russell Ronald Reno III is the editor of First Things magazine. He was formerly a professor of theology and ethics at Creighton University."
Hungary is a poke in the eye of the “European” elite. Europeans can easily compare their plight to the situation in Hungary. Elite policies govern their censorship policies and sexual assault policies. People can not talk about the obvious situation without risk. Immigrant rapists are given a slap on the wrist wrist.
Thanks for the ping. It is very frightening to see what is happening to Europe. I am praying Western Civilization will be saved.
Mr Reno sounds like a wise wrter.
Thank you for your book recommendation. Sounds like an excellent read. I’m getting a copy.