https://pjmedia.com/michaelledeen/2012/05/30/madness-in-high-places/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 07:16:04 -0400<![CDATA[I am just back from a pilgrimage to Machiavelli&#8217;s town, San Casciano, and I&#8217;m happy to report that the sort of &#8220;virile Christianity&#8221; he favored is still alive and active in that lovely little town in the Pesa Valley.  On the walls of a small church I read an announcement of an upcoming celebration, and the text read &#8220;This is not folklore, it is a religious celebration.  The body of Christ will pass through the city&#8230;&#8221; and so on.]]>Wed, 30 May 2012 08:53:05 -0400<![CDATA[Michael Ledeen]]>https://pjmedia.com/michael-ledeen/2012/05/30/madness-in-high-places-n187583