Against the Dead Consensus
by VariousAny attempt to revive the failed conservative consensus that preceded Trump would be misguided and harmful to the right. Continue Reading »
A Tale of Two Georges
by George WeigelEven if Pell’s appeal is successful, the assault on the Church and its leaders will continue. Continue Reading »
The Fraud of Higher Education
by Benjamin MyersUniversities stay relevant not by chasing the needs of the moment, but by addressing themselves to the lasting questions in human life. Continue Reading »
California Threatens the Seal of Confession
by Charlotte AllenCalifornia State Senator Jerry Hill has introduced a bill to abolish legal protection for the seal of confession. Continue Reading »
Season of Ashes
by Peter J. LeithartAnointed by the Spirit, we become living sacrifices, crowned with flame, not ash, and burning like the burning bush— burning, but not consumed. Continue Reading »
Redeeming the Time with St. Patrick
by Terence SweeneyWhy love this world? Because it was in this world that we fell in love with God and it is only in this time that we can help other hearts turn to God. Continue Reading »
The Holy See and Cardinal Pell
by George WeigelThe Australian justice system has thus far failed one of Australia’s most distinguished sons. Continue Reading »
Memorization and Repentance
by Hans BoersmaBy memorizing, we turn away from sinful distraction and share in God’s own, ever-reliable memory in Christ. Continue Reading »
Narrating Martyrdom
by John WilsonThe task of narrating Christianity's global expansion is fraught. Continue Reading »
Making Sense of Hell
by Dan HitchensThe doctrine of hell is coming under particular pressure at the moment. Continue Reading »
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