Musings on Heroes and Remnants

The playground suggests innocence of the new participants, or perhaps childishness or naivetë, yet the seriousness of this revenant redoubt and the hallowed regard for the ground on which the blood of its sentinels was shed present a contrast we will contemplate as our conversation develops. It invites visions of flickering movies in black and gray, of cobwebs brushing past a viewer exploring an abandoned monument of ancient, fallen civilization, building anticipation of the loosing of violent, destructive forces, of Lovecraftian Old Ones, who upon release will tear asunder our heretofore placid world. What in our heritage leads us to seek that ubermensch who will shutter the Evil One in its pit? Who in post-modern society expects any remnant to straggle forth and follow our hero in his quest?

Well, with that heavy and abstract intro concluded by two questions unanswerable in a reasonable post, let's segue into places where we can seek these answers at greater length. One opportunity is found in gatherings such as those conducted by a local singer and writer called Christopher, Philosopher. He offers monthly discussions on topics of importance to our society. Another remnant is found exalting often neglected fine artists who seek to advance a moral position through positive expression. The Foundation for Community Arts is a group of Christians strengthening select communities by encouraging those fine artists whose works inspire the human heart.

Defending What?

Let's state the basics. This is a series of views whose objective is the retaking of a culture from the nekulturny who have hijacked it. It is named for an earthen fortress that once protected a young city against attack, but which was abandoned as a new and unsuccessful strategy evolved to defend the city. The defenders were routed in the field, the city evacuated and plundered, eventually to be rebuilt under rule of the conquerors. A playground lays where cannon stood. The conquerors had their good points and readily assimilated some of the better points of the vanquished, so society functions with domestic tranquility, lawfulness, industry, and art. But some notes still don't ring true, and our prime objective is to identify false notes and recast the bell.