Anonymous wrote:This is a very long commute for church. I would imagine that you would find it hard to stay engaged in the church when it would require such a long trip.

Can I ask why you're focused on Episcopal churches when you clearly disagree with most of what the Episcopal Church stands for? I wonder in an ACNA church would suit you better, combining some of the traditional elements of Anglicism with more conservative viewpoints. There is an ACNA congregation right in Annapolis, https://redeemerannapolis.org/sermons/, perhaps you would like them? Choosing a congregation in Annapolis seems like it would allow you to attend Bible Study, or make connections on Sunday that can carry over to your daily life.

All Saints Anglican in Hyattsville, and Christ the King in New Carrolton are 2 other ACNA congregations that are significantly closer to St. John's than All Saints, and might be worth exploring.

Well I'd call myself a traditional Episcopalian. For the majority of its history, the EC was fairly conservative. It collapsed on the issue of contraception in the 1930s, and then took a huge step toward Liberalism when it introduced a new prayer book in the 70s. Now it's totally abandoned Anglican orthodoxy. I'd hate it at the majority of Episcopal churches. I'm looking at All Saints because I've heard it's one of the few conservative/orthodox parishes left in the area. The ACNA tends to be more low-church, and I enjoy a higher musical liturgy. Another church that's come to my attention is Grace & St. Peter's Church in Baltimore.

If I attend St. John's College in Annapolis next year, this is one of the places Im looking at for church. Anybody attend or have experience with this church? It's my understanding that All Saints is the only conservative Episcopal church left in the Baltimore/DC area. Is that true? What I'm generally looking for is a church that's high liturgically and conservative theologically? I don't care if some parishioners are Liberal, but the clergy needs to be conservative. Is the clergy/congregation at All Saints pro-life? Would they have traditional views on marriage? The other places I'm looking at are Immanuel Lutheran in Alexandria, Trinity Reformed in Lanham, and Trinity Reformed Presbyterian in Burtonsville.

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PaleoConPrep wrote:As I've said previously, I'm applying to Sewanee ED. If that doesn't work out, I've got 3 schools to choose from: St. John's(Annapolis), Hampden-Sydney, and Grove City. I'm not sure which to pick. Each has something that I really want. St. John's has an excellent classical curriculum and a great reputation, Grove City has a conservative Christian culture/environment, and Hampden-Sydney has a very preppy vibe. None of them have everything I want. St. Johns clearly has the best academic reputation. Which one should I go to if my ultimate goal is to get into a top PhD program( UChicago, UVA, Hopkins) in Classics or European History?

Have you gotten into the other three

I've gotten into St. John's and HSC. I'm almost certainly getting into Grove City.

As I've said previously, I'm applying to Sewanee ED. If that doesn't work out, I've got 3 schools to choose from: St. John's(Annapolis), Hampden-Sydney, and Grove City. I'm not sure which to pick. Each has something that I really want. St. John's has an excellent classical curriculum and a great reputation, Grove City has a conservative Christian culture/environment, and Hampden-Sydney has a very preppy vibe. None of them have everything I want. St. Johns clearly has the best academic reputation. Which one should I go to if my ultimate goal is to get into a top PhD program( UChicago, UVA, Hopkins) in Classics or European History?

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PaleoConPrep wrote:I'm looking for LACs that offer a traditional Humanities core curriculum(focused on Western Civilization) Sewanee offers something like this, but I'm looking for other suggestions.
http://www.sewanee.edu/academics/humanities/courses/
I really like this type of program that Sewanee offers. For my core courses, I want to take specialized courses that give me a thorough introduction to the great works and ideas in the Western tradition( Ancient, Medieval, Early Modern, and Modern) Uchicago and Columbia also offer a traditional core curriculum, but those aren't LACs. Are there any LACs (besides Sewanee and St. John's) that offer the type of core curriculum I'm looking for? (No Catholic schools please)

PaleoConPrep: you are going to tell us what school you eventually choose, right? After we spend so much thought trying to help you find the perfect match

What about Mercer?

https://cla.mercer.edu/general-education/

You also might want to look at: https://www.goacta.org/publications/what_will_they_learn_2016_17
I found it intriguing, but it cost $15 and I wasn't ready to pay that.

Yes, I'll tell y'all where I end up. As I've said in a previous post, I've applied to Sewanee ED 2, so if everything works out I should end up there.

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Anonymous wrote:Well, all male schools are almost totally extinct. Guess boys don't like being around their own kind- go figure.

PaleoCon here
This is BS. The Ivy League went co-ed because of pressure from Feminists. Feminists demanded admission to Ivy League schools. There was actually a story about this in The Atlantic a few months ago. Students at the all-male Ivys didn't want the schools to go co-ed. All of these top colleges went co-ed because their administrations had progressive/egalitarian agendas. Title 9 destroyed everything. Now look at what's being done to all-male social clubs at Harvard. The insane Leftist administration is trying to force these all-male clubs. to go co-ed in the name of "progress" It always amuses me when I hear stuff like "women need a supportive environment." Why is all the focus always on women? What about guys like me who want a traditional all-male experience for college? I wish there were a college today that was similar to Oxford or Harvard in 1900. No such college exists. The only option I have is Hampden-Sydney, and that school's full of drunks who don't take academics seriously. There are elite women's colleges like Wellesley and Barnard, but no elite men's colleges. This is just part of the reason I'm passionately anti-feminist.

Well there is Morehouse.

Yes, but Morehouse is very Liberal from what I hear.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well, all male schools are almost totally extinct. Guess boys don't like being around their own kind- go figure.

PaleoCon here
This is BS. The Ivy League went co-ed because of pressure from Feminists. Feminists demanded admission to Ivy League schools. There was actually a story about this in The Atlantic a few months ago. Students at the all-male Ivys didn't want the schools to go co-ed. All of these top colleges went co-ed because their administrations had progressive/egalitarian agendas. Title 9 destroyed everything. Now look at what's being done to all-male social clubs at Harvard. The insane Leftist administration is trying to force these all-male clubs. to go co-ed in the name of "progress" It always amuses me when I hear stuff like "women need a supportive environment." Why is all the focus always on women? What about guys like me who want a traditional all-male experience for college? I wish there were a college today that was similar to Oxford or Harvard in 1900. No such college exists. The only option I have is Hampden-Sydney, and that school's full of drunks who don't take academics seriously. There are elite women's colleges like Wellesley and Barnard, but no elite men's colleges. This is just part of the reason I'm passionately anti-feminist.

The whole world is your frat house, bro. I'm not gonna cry because you didn't get to dude-out at college. If you are anti-feminist that means you don't believe women deserve equal rights. That means you are anti-humanist and a complete idiot. Have fun living your angry, impotent little life. And I hope you're gay because no self-respecting woman would go near you.

Nice rant, but ultimately meaningless. I'm not looking for a frat house. There are plenty of them, and I find modern fraternities disgusting. You've got to understand that I absolutely reject the concept of societal "equality." The only true equality we all have is as image-bearers of God. Equality in society is a progressive pipe-dream. Hierarchy is a natural part of society, and no one is ever equal. Everyone has a role/place in society. When I say that I'm an anti-feminist, I'm saying that I'm a strong advocate of traditional gender roles. I believe that if a man makes enough money to shelter, feed, and clothe the family, the place of a woman is in the home, raising the kids and keeping house. I know this view makes me seem like a monster on DCUM, but have some tolerance. We can respectfully disagree without insults and name-calling. I'm by no means the only one who holds this type of anti-feminist view. The vast majority of Confessional Protestants( I am one) and Trditional Catholics agree with me. I don't know what you mean when you call me "anti-humanist", but I'm certainly not a humanist in the modern sense of the word. I base my worldview on the Bible, not on progressive ideals. Look into what 19th century Oxford was like, and you'll see what an ideal men's college would look like. No such college exists today. By the way, I'm not an "angry" guy at all. I do hate the modern world, but that doesn't mean I'm angry all the time. I'm generally a pretty cheerful guy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Enlightenment
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paleoconservatism

Anonymous wrote:Paleo, did you make it ED?

I ended up applying ED 2 so Sewanee could see my 1st semester grades from this year. My 1st semester grades are better than in previous years, so I think that'll help. Also had pretty strong midterm scores in most subjects( got a mediocre science grade) I really hope I get in because Sewanee is my top choice. I'm nervously awaiting the decision just like everyone else. Do you think being a full-pay applicant will help me in ED admission?

I'm looking for LACs that offer a traditional Humanities core curriculum(focused on Western Civilization) Sewanee offers something like this, but I'm looking for other suggestions.
http://www.sewanee.edu/academics/humanities/courses/
I really like this type of program that Sewanee offers. For my core courses, I want to take specialized courses that give me a thorough introduction to the great works and ideas in the Western tradition( Ancient, Medieval, Early Modern, and Modern) Uchicago and Columbia also offer a traditional core curriculum, but those aren't LACs. Are there any LACs (besides Sewanee and St. John's) that offer the type of core curriculum I'm looking for? (No Catholic schools please)

I accurately predicted her loss a while back, so listen to me here. As a strong Trump supporter, I sincerely hope she runs again and gets the Dem nomination. It'll never happen though. She's done. It's clear that the American people want change. If the Dems are smart, they'll abandon the establishment and become a Left-leaning Populist party. Adopting a strong anti-war stance would help. ( Clinton was a wacky war hawk)The GOP is thankfully abandoning the NeoCon hacks, and it's slowly moving back to Old Right principals.(populism, non-interventionism, domestic capitalism, protectionism, and a strong anti-immigration stance) The Dems need to learn from the GOP. Just as the GOP is becoming a truly Right-wing party, the Dems should become a truly Left-wing party. Abandon the mushy middle. If the Dems were smart, they'd run Jim Webb in 2020. He's a patriot who can attract people from the right, left, and center.( I'd vote for him over NeoCons like Bush or Ted Cruz) They won't do this though. So who will they run? Biden is too old to run. My early prediction is that someone like Kamala Harris or Keith Ellison will be the Dems nominee in 2020. If Trump delivers on his promises over the next 4 years, he will beat either one in a landslide. If he does not deliver, he will lose in a landslide.

Just prayed for you OP. OP, remember that you're never truly alone. God is always with us! May God strengthen you!

I can relate to your DD in some ways. I'm currently a high school senior, and I can't really visualize myself at any of the places I'm applying to either. One day I'll have my mind made up about going to Hampden-Sydney, and the very next day I'll change my mind and say I'm going to St. John's. A strategy that's worked for me is asking myself
1. What I like about each college
2. What I dislike about each college
3. What I MUST have in a college
For me, small size, a serious student body, and a classical curriculum are the most important things. A preppy/conservative/Christian student body, and a college that has a prep school feel are added bonuses. All of the colleges I'm applying to offer all or at least some of these things to varying degrees. No college offers everything I want. Hampden-Sydney has that preppy/conservative vibe, but the students aren't serious. St. John's has extremely serious students and a classical curriculum, but it's not all that preppy and there will be plenty of wacky Leftists there. I've got to figure out what really matters to me. My only advice would be to ask your DD what she really wants in a college. Wait to see where she gets in and go from there. My understanding is that ED is only for people who are CERTAIN that the place they're applying ED to is their top choice. If your DD can't decide on schools, I don't see how it makes sense to apply ED anywhere. With all that being said, the schools I'm applying to arnt extremely selective, and I don't have a ton of pressure on me. So I don't think your DD and I are in a similar situation.
Hope this helps and good luck!

Anonymous wrote:

PaleoConPrep wrote:I'm not a typical modern Republican, so my answer may be a bit different. At this point, the end game for me would be a scaling back of the federal government, and much more power to the states. The Feds should be responsible for national defense and nothing else. Every other power should be given to the states. Georgia and Texas may ban abortion and gay marriage, and have no welfare programs. However, if people in California and NY want a more socialistic economy with welfare programs, they can pay for it with state taxes. So the type of society would depend on which state you live in. 3 cheers for STATES RIGHTS!

Ok so you realize that most of the welfare in this country goes to the red states, right?

Beyond that, how do you propose working standards be handled? What happens if there is discrimination? What specific programs should be cut? You want to cut the EPA? Fine, so you are ok with living in Flint then without the benefit of bottled water? How about fracking next door to where you live. You ok with that? You ok with lack of food testing at meat packing facilities? That might be cat you re eating, not beef. You ok with that?

PaleoCon here
All civil rights laws would be repealed. A private company has a right to decide who they will and will not hire. The government should not have the power to interfere with that right. States would handle environmental matters.

I'm not a typical modern Republican, so my answer may be a bit different. At this point, the end game for me would be a scaling back of the federal government, and much more power to the states. The Feds should be responsible for national defense and nothing else. Every other power should be given to the states. Georgia and Texas may ban abortion and gay marriage, and have no welfare programs. However, if people in California and NY want a more socialistic economy with welfare programs, they can pay for it with state taxes. So the type of society would depend on which state you live in. 3 cheers for STATES RIGHTS!

If these end up being my 2 choices, which one should I choose? I like both, but they're obviously very different. HSC is all-male, preppy, and politically conservative/libertarian. However, its biggest con is that it has a huge drinking culture, and with that comes other immorality. Ive heard it has an excellent alumni network in the South. Grove City is co-ed, politically conservative(libertarian fiscally), MUCH more socially conservative(with a strong Christian culture), and has strong academics. I hear it has a good alumni network( but its probably not as strong as HSCs) Grove City is full of conservative, upper-middle class Protestants.( exactly what I'm looking for) HSCs student body is wealthy, but only nominally Protestant.( and I hear that it's becoming less socially conservative, and more libertarian) I'll probably like Grove City's culture more, but HSC seems to have a stronger alumni network, and might be a bit more well known. Does the alumni network make that much of a difference? Could I get into top law/PhD schools from either? Can a non-drinker survive at a school that's known for heavy drinking?