Based on events alleged to have taken place at Augusta State University, Augusta, Georgia.DISGUSTA, Ga. — Attorneys with the National Uncivil Liberties League (NULL) filed suit against Disgusta State University Wednesday on behalf of a counseling professor told that her beliefs are unethical . . . . Continue Reading »
Several contributors have shared their answers to this question in what’s been an interesting exchange at Patheos this week. Kudos to Patheos for their great work on this worthy project. . . . . Continue Reading »
One of the exceptional characteristics inherent in humanity—and absent in all other known life forms—is our moral agency. We, and only we, work out what is right and what is wrong based on a rational—and one must also say, emotional and sometimes . . . . Continue Reading »
When I saw Frank Lockwood noting that a dog had been given communion at Anglican Church in Canada (” An unbaptized dog, to make matters worse. “) my first thought was, “What are those crazy Anglicans up to now . . . ” According to those in attendance at the historical church . . . . Continue Reading »
If First Things had a t-shirt, what would the caption read? Take part in the First Things T-Shirt Caption Contest! We are accepting readers’ ideas of a one-liner to go under the First Things logo on a t-shirt. Please submit your name, mailing address, and suggested caption to . . . . Continue Reading »
Every man does not need to know how to tie a bow tie. Let’s get that clear up front. I don’t know why it is on every “Things a Man Should Know How to Do” list but it’s simply not true. If you have a reason to wear a bow tie (e.g., you’re going to prom, your name is George Will) then you . . . . Continue Reading »
Proponents of assisted suicide are ever trying to fool all the people all the time. One method is word engineering. Ever since euthanasia advocacy began over 100 years ago, advocates have continually sought the perfect phrase or advocacy term that will convince society to swallow . . . . Continue Reading »
If you liked Robert P. George’s piece in the current issue of FT , check out the recent bloggingheads video where he discusses moral reasoning and natural law with Robert Wright, author of The Evolution of God . . . . . Continue Reading »
First Things ’ senior editor David Goldman will be on CNBC’s Kudlow Report tonight around 7:00 p.m. EST. David will be talking about monetary versus fiscal policy for a recovery. UPDATE: You can find the video of the segment here . . . . . Continue Reading »
The USA and much of the West are growing increasingly pro suicide. We see it in advocacy for legalizing assisted suicide for the sick. We see it in the number of how-to-commit suicide books that are sold and in the media’s embrace of ghouls such as Jack Kevorkian. Some of the more . . . . Continue Reading »
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