First Links – 12.05.11

Interpreting the Establishment Clause (without an Agenda)
Public Discourse , Russell Nieli

Jews, Christians and Judaeo-Christians
Standpoint , Geza Vermes

Where is the love in R&B music?
CNN , John Blake

Living Like Jesus Is the Only Way
The Gospel Coalition , Thomas Schreiner

A review of Hugo
Strange Herring , Anthony Sacramone

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