R. R. Reno

The room was overflowing, the applause thunderous. Novelist, activist, and essayist Paul Kingsnorth delivered a galvanizing Erasmus Lecture in late October. It was one of the most bracing and exciting in our long series of Erasmus Lectures. I’m delighted to publish “Against Christian . . . . Continue Reading »

In the mysterious providence of God, First Things remains a strong voice for men and women of faith who seek to contend for the future of the West. Continue Reading »

Unrelenting pressure for “acceptance” will continue. Continue Reading »

Douglas Wilson argues for what ought to be uncontroversial: governance by wise Christians. He calls it “mere Christendom” in a recent book by that name, described as democratic politics in a constitutional regime that produces Christian-influenced laws. In other words, the not-so-long-ago . . . . Continue Reading »

Elite presentations of religious faith as dangerous and oppressive are becoming unpersuasive. Continue Reading »

Patricia Snow joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about her essay “Taylor Swift's Sexual Revolution” from the November 2024 print edition of the magazine. Continue Reading »

First Things senior editor Dan Hitchens joins Rusty Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his book review “Charity And Sarcasm” from the November 2024 print edition of the magazine. Continue Reading »

Thomism addresses the profoundly important contemporary desire for metaphysical truth. Continue Reading »

Liberals and conservatives disagree less about principles than we often imagine. (It’s common for intellectually inclined, theory-informed people to interpret disagreements about policy as matters of principle.) For example, aside from full-bore revolutionaries, everyone endorses the rule of law, . . . . Continue Reading »

Ryan T. Anderson joins Rusty Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his article “The Way Forward After Dobbs” from the October 2024 print edition of the magazine. Continue Reading »