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Fundamentalism and Modernism
Nancy Ammerman briefly examines the “shifting terrain” at the close of her essay in Denominationalism. Choice seems to…
Nation of Laws?
William Stuntz’s Collapse of American Criminal Justice is as relentless as a prosecutor’s closing. His main charge is…
Say Not, “Modern Art is Bad”
This week in New York, the “One Faith: East and West” art exhibition is at the Catholic…
Can Islamists Reject Violence?
Initiative to Stop the Violence by al-gamāʿah al-islāmīyah translated by sherman jackson yale, 184 pages, $85 In…
The Vatican and Arms Dealers
In light of Pope Francis’ recent criticism of the hypocrisy of arms manufacturers and investors who call…
First Links—6.23.15
Don’t Buy the Same-Sex Marriage Tidal Wave Illusion Cathy Ruse, The Stream
Ten Horns v. One Whore
An angel unravels the mystery of Babylon the harlot and of the beast with seven heads and…
Culture War in the Churches
Battles between liberals/progressive and conservatives have broken out in many denominations, from Missouri Synod Lutherans to Southern…
Open Heart
Paul opens his mouth wide (anoigo) to speak to the Corinthians (2 Corinthians 6:11), and his open…
Lacan v. Foucault
Joan Copjec’s 1994 Read My Desire (recently reprinted by Verso) sets Lacan against the historicists, specifically against Foucault.…
Dump Hamilton
Quinn Hillyer at National Review is calling the anticipated change in the U.S. $10 note “outrageous and…
First Links—6.22.15
Clarence Thomas Takes on a Symbol of White Supremacy Garrett Epps, The Atlantic The Rise and Fall…
Sources of Moral Confusion
I listened to a torturous discussion last week in which Terry Gross and Northwestern’s Laura Kipnis discussed…
Confessional Cover
In his contribution to Denominatonalism, editor Russell Richey argues that mid-19th century disputes over slavery and other political…
Why Literature Matters
Glenn C. Arbery is a literature professor, and he knows his limits. Literature professors can’t bestow importance on…
