First Things editor Joseph Bottum is scheduled to appear on PBS Newshour with Jim Lehrer. He will be joining historian Michael Beschloss and Rev. James Forbes of Riverside Church in New York. For times and channel check your local listing here . Update: For a limited time, you can watch it here . . . . . Continue Reading »
Within the past ten days Barack Obama has given two major speeches, one outlining his plan for the war in Afghanistan and today’s acceptance of his Nobel Peace Prize. The reviews are still coming in for this latest disquisition but the first effort was not well-received. As liberal pundit . . . . Continue Reading »
This past Thanksgiving, my extended family hosted some college students from Asia for the big meal. As we were making small talk, I opened my mouth and had a little roasted foot to go with my lunch: I asked the Chinese students if they had brothers or sisters. They don’t, of course, because of . . . . Continue Reading »
The global warming agenda, if enacted, will lead to less freedom, lower prosperity, and higher taxes (as in the EPA taking “command and control” over the economy). But it could also lead to tyranny and profound anti humanism. Example: China is extolling its population control . . . . Continue Reading »
Dan wanted to kiss the bride. I’m sure he did. But before signed on for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, he had to update his Facebook status. (Via: US Catholic ) . . . . Continue Reading »
To the many readers who have been wondering about a Mass for Richard John Neuhaus as we near the anniversary of his death : A memorial Mass will be held on Friday, January 8 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Cathedral at 460 Madison Avenue in New York City. Celebrant: Archbishop Celestino . . . . Continue Reading »
PhilPapers recently surveyed professional philosophers and philosophy graduate students on their philosophical views. The results have caused me to lower my high estimation of academic philosophers. When the majority of the field rejects theism, virtue ethics, non-physicalism, and objective . . . . Continue Reading »
Since it’s debut in 2005, NBC’s The Office has been one of the smartest, funniest shows on television. Although it’s easy to dismiss as a frivolous series about low-level corporate drones, the show has managed over six seasons to provide an unusually astute study of modern life. At . . . . Continue Reading »
She is the ultimate grandmother, the grandmother of God. Most of us know our time will pass, but she became lost in the glare of history the moment she held a baby girl and named her “Mary.” Anne is the model for all of us who have a small role in making a place for greater people.The . . . . Continue Reading »
Scream in abject fear! Run around in circles! Store up food that lasts for 25 years! We only have ten years to save the planet! From the story:The world has just ten years to bring greenhouse gas emissions under control before the damage they cause become irreversible, the Met . . . . Continue Reading »
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