First Links — 4.13.12

Our First, Most Cherished Freedom (new statement)
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Bishops Issue Call for ‘Great National Campaign’
Laurie Goodstein,  New York Times

What Should Kids Be Reading?
Sandra Stotsky,  Manhattan Institute

Of Miracles, Magicians, and Manichees
Fr. Dwight Longenecker,  Standing on My Head

The Skeleton Saint’s American Debut
R. Andrew Chestnut,  Huffington Post

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