R. R. Reno

Human beings are by nature social animals. But the particularity of the “we” is always a gift. Continue Reading »

The machine of contemporary civil rights law and activism grinds very finely, and without regard to social realities. Continue Reading »

Christianity requires no specific political form. It has adapted to kingdoms, empires, and republics. But Christianity opposes any political project that pretends to a universal mission or dominion. In the Christian view, only the Church can overcome divisions and restore unity to the human . . . . Continue Reading »

In The Four Cardinal Virtues, Josef Pieper writes, “That is prudent which is in keeping with reality.” Moral principles and good intentions amount to little if pursued blindly. Action on behalf of the good requires accurate perception of concrete ­situations and circumstances. Drawing upon . . . . Continue Reading »

The Ahmari-French exchange reveals real disagreements on the American Right. Continue Reading »

 The achievements and influence of the transatlantic alliance are at risk. Continue Reading »

Pastor Kevin Martin and Editor R. R. Reno discuss the proper role of missions in the church. Continue Reading »

The recent mass shootings in Texas and Ohio put an exclamation mark on the social decomposition of the United States.  Continue Reading »

Bret Stephens recently championed the “classically liberal concept of a neutral public square.” In this issue, Matthew Schmitz examines similar assertions by George Will. These accounts characterize any substantive basis for civic life as “illiberal,” even “theocratic.” They entail a . . . . Continue Reading »

First Things stands firm in a polarized age. Continue Reading »