Tag: Vatican
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Vatican, a great driver of births
The Vatican may be one of the greatest drivers of births in the modern world. It uses its influence to shape policies, to lobby governments, and to push entire populations toward larger families. Yet the moral question is whether this pursuit truly creates fulfilled lives or whether it only multiplies misery. A moral system should…
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Nationalize the Vatican’s power and wealth
The Vatican is more than a spiritual institution. It functions as a global empire. For centuries, it has blended religion, politics, finance, and secrecy. It owns land, runs banks, shapes diplomacy, and influences morality. Although it presents itself as sacred, it operates like a state—yet enjoys legal and financial privileges that no other power on…
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The historical and current mistrust Poles have for Russians
No other neighbor evokes the same emotional reflex in Poland as Russia does. The mistrust is not shallow. It is historical, it is not theoretical. They inherited it. For centuries, Russians have represented not just a foreign power—but a force of humiliation, erasure, and control. This article traces where the mistrust comes from, how it…
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Nationalize churches? One agency promoting atheism
First, they asked us to respect religion. Then, they demanded tax exemptions. Eventually, they bought real estate, ran schools, and influenced governments. All along, they played victims. Meanwhile, they grew rich, powerful, and untouchable. So nationalize them. For too long, churches have escaped scrutiny. They present themselves as moral institutions while hoarding obscene wealth. The…
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We really should not care about the Pope
As an atheist, I have been about to puke when reading, for example, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, Daily Mail, BBC, TMZ and, then, tons of Czech press when the old Pope died and a new one was elected. According to surveys, more than 70% of Czechs identify as non-religious, atheist, or agnostic. Churches remain largely…
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The Vatican’s hidden power
The Vatican is more than a religious institution. It controls vast wealth, influences governments, and holds secrets that shape history. Its power extends far beyond the walls of St. Peter’s Basilica. Few understand the extent of its influence. It has survived centuries of political change, wars, and revolutions. Despite scandals, it remains a huge force…