First Links — 7.26.12

The Olympics and Civil Religion
Chris Lisee,  Washington Post

On August 1, A Definition Changes
Kathryn Jean Lopez,  The Corner

The Pernicious Rise of “Indie-Classical”
En Liang Kong,  New Statesman

Europe’s Rule of Law Problem
Samuel Gregg,   Public Discourse

Gay Marriage and Gun Rights: Advancing with a Common Argument?
Ross Douthat,  New York Times

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