A Moral-Cognitive Theory of Power

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This seems to be the seminal question of our time. That conspiracies exist is self-evident. In the immortal words of Col. Gathers, “By the time God crapped out the third caveman a conspiracy was launched against one of them!” It is part of man’s nature to form groups, to create exclusive collectives, and to organize plans for mutual benefit. While it might be comforting to believe otherwise, there is no fine line demarking this quotidian form of socializing from more ominous confederacies. Criminals and businesses alike require oaths of loyalty and non-disclosure, and both are capable of unethical acts. For the victim of said acts, it matters little whether they were performed within or without of the aegis of the law; no more than it matters to the soldier whether he dies during a police action or a declared war.

The term ‘Conspiracy Theory’ is nothing but a comforting bulwark designed to avoid important questions. Widely believed to have been seeded into the public consciousness by the CIA following the Warren Commission as part of Operation Mockingbird, the term implies that there are limits to the conspiring which powerful organizations will engage in, and that to suppose otherwise is madness. Intelligence agents may lie, cheat, and steal to achieve their ends – but these ends are ultimately for good. Police might go undercover, traffic drugs, and lie during the interrogation – but only to bring the guilty to justice. Businesses might cut corners, exaggerate the benefits, and use psychologically manipulative tactics to sell their products – but at the end of the day their products will still offer the benefit they claim.

To assert that conspiracy theories are a priori false is tantamount to asserting that there is honour amongst thieves. That there are certain lines which nobody but a lone maniac would cross. That large organizations filter out the psychopaths, and prevent them from rising to the top. That somehow – even though all and sundry are demanding that nobody be held to an objective moral standard, while late-stage capitalism focuses with perfect myopia upon the bottom line – that somehow, in spite of all of this, we can trust our institutions to hold themselves in check.

Absorbing and compelling reading from beginning to end, AA -1025 Memoirs of the Communist Infiltration Into the Church is a must read for every Catholic today and for all who would understand just what has happened to the Catholic Church since the 1960 s.

In the 1960's, a French nurse, Marie Carre, attended an auto-crash victim who was brought into her hospital in a city she purposely does not name. The man lingered there near death for a few hours and then died. He had no identification on him, but he had a briefcase in which there was a set of quasi-autobiographical notes. She kept these notes and read them, and because of their extraordinary content, decided to publish them.

The result is this little book, "AA-1025 Memoirs of the Communist Infiltration Into the Church", a strange and fascinating account of a Communist who purposely entered the Catholic priesthood along with many others, with the intent to subvert and destroy the Church from within. His strange yet fascinating and illuminating set of biographical notes, tells of his commission to enter the priesthood, his experiences in the seminary, and the means and methods he used and promoted to help effect from within the auto-dissolution of the Catholic Church.

No one will read this book without a profound assent that something just like what is describer here must surely have happened on a wide scale in order to have disrupted the life of the Catholic Church so dramatically.

A Catholic school principal in Minnesota was fired after only 4 1/2 months on the job — thanks to a pressure campaign he suffered after implementing more traditional practices such as daily Mass and appearing on a podcast titled “Christian Masculinity.” A.J. Barker, husband, father, and former Division I college football player, shares the stunning story of his “cancellation” on this episode of The John-Henry Westen Show.

For further details on his unjust firing, read Barker’s Substack post here: ajbarker.substack.com/p/sifted-like-wheat

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On this episode of Faith and Reason, Jason Jones discusses his advocacy for those impacted by war and violence around the world, especially in Syria, through his Vulnerable People Project. The panel also reviews the latest news, including the Biden administration’s veto of a ceasefire in Israel, the controversial pardon of Hunter Biden, the war in Syria, and ongoing concerns about the Synod on Synodality and its debates over the role of women in liturgical life.

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In this powerful episode, we uncover the truth behind the escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia, the rise of globalist control, and the chilling parallels to prophetic warnings from Fatima and Akita. With the Biden administration greenlighting missile strikes and Putin’s alarming nuclear threshold and experimental missiles, what does this mean for the world — and how can faithful Catholics respond?

Join us as we expose the globalists’ agenda to exploit war for their sinister plans and discuss the urgent steps we must take to defend truth, freedom, and faith. Watch now to hear the full analysis and find out how YOU can help turn the tide in this critical moment for humanity.

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Fr. Giorgio Maria Faré courageously challenges the legitimacy of Pope Francis, raising theological and canonical concerns about the validity of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation. Speaking through a translator, Fr. Faré outlines contradictions in Pope Francis’ teachings and their departure from traditional Church doctrine, emphasizing the dangers of modernist influences within the hierarchy. Despite the threat of excommunication, Fr. Faré calls on Catholics to defend truth and tradition, offering a message of hope, prayer, and action for those seeking to preserve the unity and authenticity of the Church.

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Leo Kelly was one of roughly 600 protesters convicted for their participation in the events of January 6, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol. Now, two months after being released from prison, Kelly is explaining his side of the story on tonight’s episode of The John-Henry Westen Show. Faith plays a strong role in Kelly’s life: he prayed for America on the Senate chamber floor and continued to trust in God’s plan while in prison. He encourages those still imprisoned for January 6 to embrace their sufferings and unite them to those of Christ on the Cross – in an act of love for God and country.

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In a gripping interview, Sister Deirdre “Dede” Byrne, a Catholic nun, surgeon, and pro-life advocate, shares the heart-wrenching story of her friend who allegedly became a victim of “stealth euthanasia” at a Catholic nursing home in Missouri. Sister Philip Marie was allegedly denied food, hydration, and over-sedated at Mount Carmel Senior Living under the guise of “helping her transition,” despite not having a terminal illness. Sister Dede is now on a mission to tell Sister Philip Marie’s story and expose the aggressive practices of some hospice facilities, urging families to advocate for their loved ones and defend the sanctity of life.

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This deep dive into the Israel-Hamas war explores how Christian leaders have addressed the ongoing crisis in Gaza and sheds light on the often-overlooked heresy of Zionism that fuels the conflict. Focusing on the suffering of Christian communities, we emphasize the need to entrust our hopes for peace in the Holy Land to Our Lord, praying for a just and lasting resolution.

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