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529: Is Catholicism making a comeback?

The boys drink and review Calaminator, Crowhill’s homebrewed dopplebock, then discuss the surprising comeback of Catholicism.

What is a “rad trad”? Why are young people — particularly young men — increasingly attracted to conservative Catholicism?

“How Catholicism Got Cool” by Madeleine Kearns addresses this question. Reasons include …

  • Transcendence and mystery
  • Giving meaning to suffering
  • Beauty, aesthetics, and the sacred
  • Structure, discipline, and tough moral teaching
  • Male identity and brotherhood
  • Intimacy with God
  • Rejection of the shallow alternatives
  • Cultural credibility and intellectual depth

Is this a good thing for the culture? The boys discuss.

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