The West is cutting off its nose to spite its face

Facing the English justice system and knowing his life was on the line, St. Thomas More refused to back down, insisting he could not set his private judgement against “the general council of Christendom.” He would not sever himself from the living body of the Church in history. Nearly five centuries later, society has forgotten that lesson. The West has not simply drifted from Christianity. It has, in a profound way, orphaned itself. We talk about it with Brendan Towell.Further ReadingThe Cut Flowers of a Fatherless WestGuest InfoBrendan Towell is the Director of Spirituality and Mission for Secondary Schools and Schools of Special Education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, where he lives with his family. His interests include Augustinian Studies, Ressourcement Theology and the theological legacy of Pope Benedict XVI. His website is BrendanTowell.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com