New Link

I have a new link on my side bar (under "Catholic--Western") to Vox Nova. Here is their stated purpose:

Vox Nova is a response to the ecclesial mandate to promote the common good in every sphere of human existence. We come from varying backgrounds and carry diverse social outlooks, traversing a wide range of demographics and political sympathies. Vox Nova is free, to the furthest extent possible, from partisanship, nationalism and demagoguery, all of which banish intellectual honesty from rational discourse.

United in our Catholic, pro-person worldview, yet diverging in our socio-political opinions, we seek to provide informed commentary and rigorous debate on culture, society, politics and law, all while unwaveringly adhering to, and aptly applying the principles of Catholic doctrine. We are not intellectually wedded to any single political ideology.

This is exactly what is needed, imo. Partisanship politics both within the Church and the country has turned many off to voting, to involvement in the community, and to Christianity. The mistaken notion that Catholicism is included in those christian groups that abhor and distrust education, deep thinking and honest dialogue must be countered forcefully. The continuation of our freedom and civilization depends on it.