First Links — 5.20.13

The Difference Between Evangelization and Proselytization
Michael Avramovich, Mere Comments

Freedom of the Church Without Romance
Paul Horwitz, Prawfsblawg

Julian Barnes and the Work of Grief
Joyce Carol Oates, Times Literary Supplement

What Is the Point of Political Philosophy?
Alex Worsnip, Prospect

The Gross Gatsby
Stefan Kanfer, City Journal

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