Controversiam
Controversiam, Wesley ChambersSeeking truth through controversy. Quality writing on the perennial questions of human concern, in light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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The Classical Notion of Freedom: an Explanation and Defense
Above: “The Choice of Hercules” by Annibale Carracci (1560-1609).
In fact, human freedom finds its authentic and complete fulfilment precisely in the acceptance of [the moral law].
— St. John Paul II, Veritatis Splendor
Introductio...
Alex O'Connor's Argument from Evil
Above: ‘Job’ by Sir William Orpen (1878–1931).
There is no life in thee, now, except that rocking life imparted by a gently rolling ship; by her, borrowed from the sea; by the sea, from the inscrutable tides of God. - from Herman Melville...
Whelton book review: Audi alteram partem - Part 9
Introduction
The Second Ecumenical Council met in Constantinople in AD 381 under Emperor Theodosius I. Whelton addresses it in his book, but most of what he says is false or misleading. Here I respond only to his loaded claim about th...
Must We Bless the Modern State of Israel?
Above: The Prophets Hosea and Jonah by Raphael (1510)
In a recent viral interview, Ted Cruz, a U.S. Senator from Texas, sat down with Tucker Carlson to discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. The exchange quickly grew...
Apologia pro Derisu
Above: from the book cover of State of Ridicule: A History of Satire in English Literature by Dan Sperrin (Princeton Press: 2025).
Reasoning, said Jonathan Swift, will never make a man correct an ill opinion, which by reasoning he never ac...
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I'm a Catholic software developer, PhD dropout, husband and father. I try to write well on things I care about. You can find most of my writings at controversiam.substack.com.
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