Dr. Kenneth Howell, the professor from the University of Illinois who lost his job for his explanation to his Introduction to Catholicism class of the Catholic Church’s teaching on homosexuality, will be allowed to continue teaching the course this fall, according to a letter , dated July 28, . . . . Continue Reading »
Who wins?Jane has the natural talent.But Lightman never gets flustered.Jane is often faster.But Lightman seems to cover the bases more . . . . Continue Reading »
The global financial crisis has made austerity a new reality for many people. At Biq Questions Online, Brian Kaller reflects on why the Irish will find it easier to endure the hard times ahead than will we Americans : The Irish have a lot in common with Americans, and not just because our . . . . Continue Reading »
An English engineer solves the mystery of Pisa’s leaning tower’s lean , and finds a way to stabilize it. Not all Italians are happy. Jonathan Cohn thinks Obama’s a success and gets annoyed with liberals who don’t see that , because they undermine the cause. . . . . Continue Reading »
“Genetically engineered crops could save many millions from starvation and malnutrition — if they can be freed from excessive regulation,” declares an article in Nature (not available online). Ingo Potrykus, chairman of the Golden Rice Humanitarian Board , explains: Golden rice is . . . . Continue Reading »
Anne Rice, author of the a series of best-selling vampire novels and, most recently, fictional accounts of the life of Christ, has taken to Facebook to announce she is no longer a Christian : For those who care, and I understand if you don’t: Today I quit being a Christian. I’m out. I . . . . Continue Reading »
The Catholic World Report has an important look at the complex situation in China in this exclusive interview with Cardinal Joseph Zen . . . . . Continue Reading »
A brief timeout from our usual fare to pass on a request from my gracious cyber host:In the Fall of 2010, for the first time ever, First Things will release its own college rankings and guide. Picking the right college is a difficult and trying process, especially for parents and . . . . Continue Reading »
River Jordan Baptismal Site Closes Over Pollution Scare Thousands of Christian pilgrims immerse themselves in the river’s sluggish water each year in faithful recreation of the biblical story of Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist. But officials closed the site this week to test the . . . . Continue Reading »
Murder is defined as the unlawful killing of a human being by another human being with malice aforethought. In other words, only humans can be murdered and only humans can murder (because only we have the moral agency to allow us to be held accountable for unlawful homicides).Two congressmen pushing . . . . Continue Reading »
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